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Myths and Facts about U.S. EPA Standards

By James Bradbury and Stephanie Hanson on April 19, 2011

WRI experts take closer look at some of the myths, inaccuracies, and misinformation surrounding Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gases.

WRI Summary of S. 699: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011

By Sarah Forbes on April 18, 2011

S.699 authorizes the Department of Energy to conduct a program to demonstrate commercial application of integrated geologic storage projects, and provides a framework for selection criteria for these

PRESS RELEASE: New initiative announced to help ICT industry measure carbon footprint

March 9, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. & LONDON

New global guidance will provide common approaches for calculating carbon emissions of ICT products and services

Designing the International Climate Regime

WRI aims to highlight the best proposals for the institutional design of an international climate change regime. This project is a joint endeavor of the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with the support of the Government of Ireland.

PRESS RELEASE: World Resources Institute Names Kevin Kennedy to Lead U.S. Climate Program

February 16, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) announced today that Dr. Kevin Kennedy will lead its U.S. Climate Initiative, within the Climate and Energy Program, starting in April 2011.

What’s Ahead for Power Plants & Industry? Using the Clean Air Act to Reduce GHGs, Building on Regional Programs

Franz Litz, Nicholas Bianco, Michael B. Gerrard (Center for Climate Change Law at the Columbia University Law School), and Gregory E. Wannier (Center for Climate Change Law at the Columbia University Law School)

Working Paper: February, 2011

This working paper explores how states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and industrial facilities using the standards of performance under section 111 of the Clean Air Act.

MEDIA ADVISORY: "Reefs at Risk Revisited" Launch at National Press Club, Wednesday, February 23, 2011

February 11, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Administrator, NOAA, and leading experts discuss “Reefs at Risk Revisited” report findings and solutions.

Industry Voices Support U.S. EPA Action on Clean Air Act

By James Bradbury on February 9, 2011

On Capitol Hill today, industry leaders and other experts explained why the upcoming U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) standards on carbon dioxide emissions can benefit U.S. business and help drive innovation while keeping our air and water clean.

Corporate Greenhouse Gas Inventories for the Agricultural Sector: Proposed Accounting and Reporting Steps

Working Paper: January, 2011

This paper suggests greenhouse gas accounting and reporting procedures for the agricultural sector, based on the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

MEDIA STATEMENT: WRI Response to President Obama's State of the Union Address

January 26, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address setting new goals for America’s energy future.

US and China Sign Agreement to Advance Clean Energy Research Center (CERC)

January 18, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

This morning, Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and representatives from the Chinese government, including Minister Wan Gang and Minister Zhang Guobao, signed a joint work plan to expand US-China cooperation on the Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) that was established in November 2009.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Teleconference: Clean Energy and U.S.-China Relations on Eve of President Hu's Visit to Washington

January 11, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. and BEIJING

Leading Experts in the U.S. and China Discuss Clean Energy and Related Issues Ahead of Presidential Meeting

PRESS STATEMENT: WRI Responds to EPA'S Announcement on Pace Of Greenhouse Gas Standards

December 23, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its schedule to move forward with greenhouse gas emissions reductions following the settlement of a lawsuit over whether to impose greenhouse gas performance standards on new and existing power plants and refineries.

EPA Regulations: Not A Moratorium on Industrial Construction

By Franz Litz on December 17, 2010

Industry concerns about new permitting requirements are exaggerated. Here’s why.

A Comeback in Cancun: Countries Move Forward with Climate Agreement

December 11, 2010
Location: CANCUN, MEXICO

The Cancun climate talks concluded today with countries agreeing by consensus to move ahead with an international agreement on climate change.

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