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WRI Summary of the American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman)

By John Larsen, James Bradbury, Alexia Kelly, and Allison Bishins on June 8, 2010

This summary provides a concise overview of the American Power Act (APA) released as a discussion draft by Senators John Kerry and Joseph Lieberman on May 12, 2010.

To Wean U.S. Off Oil, Climate Bill is Key Step

By Jennifer Morgan on May 10, 2010

This post originally appeared on the National Journal Energy & Environment Blog.

Whose Amazon Is It?

By Ruth Nogueron and Isabel Munilla on June 25, 2009

Following the recent violence over natural resource use, Peru has an opportunity to balance economic development with human rights protections.

BP: Oil & Gas Reserves And Ecologically Important Areas

June 11, 2009

Note: includes all fields with company interests outside of the U.S.

Sources: IHS Energy Group 2001, WWF Global 200 Ecoregions 2001, WCMC Protected Areas (IUCN classes I-IV from the 1993 UN li

WRI Releases Guide to Help Extractive Companies Work with Local Communities

March 5, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Natural-resources extractive companies are profiting financially and socially when they consult with affected communities before and during the construction of projects.

Ecuador Proposes Leaving Oil Untapped to Protect Forests and People

By Remi Moncel on January 29, 2009

The Government of Ecuador recently announced that it is pursuing efforts to leave the oil under Yasuni National Park untapped to protect the rainforest, its species and its inhabitants.

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