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RELEASE: Holger Dalkmann Takes the Wheel of WRI’s Sustainable Transport Program

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

Dalkmann will oversee the EMBARQ program’s global network of offices in five countries.

PRESS RELEASE: New Report Presents Transportation Strategies to Reduce U.S. Oil Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

July 5, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

A new report, “[The Role of Driving in Reducing GHG Emissions and Oil Consumption: Recommendations for Federal Transportation Policy](http://www.wri.org/publication/role-of-driving-in-reducing-g...

The Role of Driving in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Oil Consumption

Allison Bishins, Nathan Sandwick, and Radha Neelakantan

July, 2011

This report explores whether technology improvements alone can achieve oil consumption and GHG emissions reduction targets consistent with recent draft legislation and international climate negotiations.

The Time for Sustainable Transport in Brazilian Cities Is Now

By Toni Lindau on June 16, 2011

This piece is cross-posted from TheCityFix and originally appeared on TheCityFix Brasil. Read this post in Portuguese here.

C40 Shows How Cities Can Lead on Climate Change Solutions

By Manish Bapna on June 13, 2011

When it comes to changing the way we use energy, cities are at the center of the action.

From Here to There: A Creative Guide to Making Public Transport the Way to Go

By Erica Schlaikjer on May 26, 2011

A new guide from EMBARQ helps cities and public transit agencies market public transport.

EMBARQ Joins Launch of "Decade of Action for Road Safety"

May 12, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

This week marks the official launch of the Decade of Action for Road Safety, a worldwide effort declared by the United Nations to save 5 million lives over a ten-year period.

PRESS RELEASE: Vote Now “Active Cities, Healthy Cities!” Online Contest

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

Online contest raises awareness about the public health benefits of sustainable urban development and transport in Latin America and Caribbean.

MEDIA ADVISORY: EMBARQ Transport Expert Joins Brookings Panel on Bus Rapid Transit in Latin America

March 7, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

On Tuesday, March 8, the Latin American Initiative at the Brookings Institution will host a panel discussion on lessons learned from Latin America and the applicability of bus rapid transit (BRT) in the United States.

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.

PRESS RELEASE: 2011 Sustainable Transport Award Winner: Guangzhou, China

January 24, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Cities in Asia, Middle East, Europe and Latin America focus on integrating transport systems

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2011

By Maggie Barron on January 6, 2011

WRI President Jonathan Lash previews the key environmental issues to watch in 2011.

What Can We Expect on Climate and Energy in China in 2011?

By Deborah Seligsohn and Angel Hsu on January 5, 2011

This post originally appeared on the ChinaFAQs.org blog.

PRESS EVENT: World Resources Institute’s 8th Annual “Stories to Watch in 2011”

December 22, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT

Jonathan Lash, president, World Resources Institute, will hold a briefing for journalists to preview key environmental issues in 2011.

Comparison of Actual and Projected Corporate Average Fuel Economy for New Passenger Vehicles

November 30, 2010
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