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Scaling Up Low-Carbon Technology Deployment: Lessons from China

Xiaomei Tan, Deborah Seligsohn, in collaboration with Zhang Xiliang, Huo Molin, Zhang Jihong, Yue Li, Letha Tawney, Rob Bradley

October, 2010

This report examines how low-carbon technologies have been introduced, adapted, deployed, and diffused in three greenhouse gas-intensive sectors in China: supercritical/ultrasupercritical (SC/USC) coal-fired power generation technology; onshore wind energy technology; and blast furnace top gas recovery turbine (TRT) technology in the steel sector.

Courage to Lead Dinner Honors Environmental Innovators

By Rich Barnett on November 12, 2009
Location: New York City, NY

WRI Annual Dinner gathers leaders tackling today’s toughest environmental challenges, and raises more than $1 million to support WRI’s work.

Small Companies, Big Impacts

By Maggie Barron on October 19, 2009

The New Ventures directors answer questions about what small, sustainable companies can do to boost local economies and protect the environment.

Indore, India and EMBARQ Team Up to Improve City’s Public Transportation

February 28, 2008
Location: Indore, India

New agreement will help ensure success of city’s bus-rapid-transit system

INDORE, INDIA, February 28, 2008 – The residents of Indore, India should enjoy reduced emissions, congestion, and improved pedestrian safety a little sooner.

ADVISORY: “Active Cities, Healthy Cities” Contest to be Launched This Week

February 14, 2008
Location: Porto Alegre, Brazil

WHAT:

A ceremony to launch an international contest to identify and celebrate cities in Latin America that have made changes in their man-made surroundings that promote physical activity and improve overall public health.

SMEs Redefining Innovation: Insights on the New Ventures India Investor Forum

By Derek Newberry on December 18, 2007
Location: Mumbai

At first glance, the lineup of products and services on display at this year’s New Ventures India Investor Forum seemed to reflect traditional Indian knowledges and practices. Banana-leaf materials, light posts, and packaged Indian foods were some of the offerings on display by entrepreneur finalists.

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