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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.

Southern Forests for the Future Incentives Series

This series of issue briefs explores incentives for ensuring that southern U.S. forests continue to supply the timber, water, recreation, and other benefits—known as “ecosystem services”—that people depend upon.

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.

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.

What Cancun Means for China and the U.S.

By Jennifer Morgan and Deborah Seligsohn on December 16, 2010

This post originally appeared on the ChinaFAQs.org blog.

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.

Why the U.S. Should Engage in Cancun

By Jennifer Morgan on December 1, 2010

This piece originally appeared on the National Journal “Cancun Insider” blog.

MEDIA ADVISORY: UNEP and WRI to Launch Emissions Gap Report

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

Are the Copenhagen Accord pledges sufficient to limit global warming to 2 or 1.5⁰C?

Development Encroaches on the Southern United States’ Last “Wild” Areas

By Nick Price and Logan Yonavjak on November 19, 2010

As a result of rapid development over the last 40 years, the vast majority of land in the southern U.S. has been in some way impacted by humans.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Pre-Cancun Roundtable Discussion on Climate Negotiations

November 18, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute will host a roundtable discussion for media in the lead-up to the Cancun climate talks.

The South's Last Wild Forests Face Human Pressures

November 18, 2010

Overview

As a result of rapid development over the last 40 years, the vast majority of land in the southern U.S. has been in some way impacted by human activity.

For EPA Regulations, Cost Predictions Are Overstated

By Ruth Greenspan Bell on November 17, 2010

Research shows that environmental regulations end up costing far less than both industry and the EPA predict.

NEWS RELEASE: Effective Community Engagement Essential for CCS Deployment

November 17, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Building constructive relationships with host communities is crucial for the successful deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), a clean energy technology that can help reduce carbon pollution, according to a new report by the World Resources Institute (WRI).

Guidelines for Community Engagement in Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport, and Storage Projects

November, 2010

This report was designed to provide guidance to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project developers, regulators, and local communities as they engage in discussions regarding potential CCS projects.

Risk Free? Paper and the Lacey Act

By Ruth Nogueron and Craig Hanson on November 15, 2010

En Español | Chinese/中文

Tests detect potentially illegal wood in paper. Here are some tips to manage risk.

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