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This summary provides a concise overview of the carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) and related provisions in the American Power Act, released as a discussion draft by Senators John

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The 2010 hurricane season began on

This document provides a detailed summary of the greenhouse gas (GHG) offset provisions in the American Power Act, which was introduced by Senators Kerry and Lieberman on May 11, 2010.[^1]

Proposed federal legislation to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay could also help a typical Maryland crop farm earn an additional $10,000 in net profit each year, according to a new analysis by

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City officials, urban advocates and transportation experts will discuss how online tools can make transportation more efficient, user-friendly and sustainable in Washington, D.C.

This analysis provides an assessment of reductions in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to total U.S. emissions that could be achieved by pollution reduction proposals currently under consideration in the 111th Congress. A full description of the methods and assumptions behind this analysis can be found in the Appendix of the PDF document.

This chart presents total net greenhouse gas reductions achieved by the APA, the CLEARA and the ACESA relative to U.S. historical and projected emissions under the three reduction scenarios..

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.

This working paper evaluates the opportunities for Maryland farms to sell nutrient credits in a proposed nutrient trading program in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

The Forest Legality Alliance was launched today to support private sector efforts and policies to reduce trade in illegally harvested wood.

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Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore), leading environmental experts and industry leaders will brief journalists next Wednesday on a new initiative to curb t

An upcoming United States-Indonesia partnership is an opportunity to tackle deforestation.

This summary provides a concise overview of the American Clean Energy Leadership Act (here in referred to as the ACELA) as reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on June 17,

The federal commitment to develop and support environmental markets could have national significance.

New Google maps show the drivers of change that impact southern forests in the United States.

WRI Summary of the Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage and Related Provisions of the American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman)

A Storm Warning for the Deepwater Horizon Spill: Major Hurricanes in the Southern United States (1950 to 2005)

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Detailed Summary of the American Power Act of 2010 Offset Provisions

NEWS RELEASE: Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Trading Could Benefit Maryland Farmers

MEDIA ADVISORY: Experts Discuss Innovative Web Tools to Advance Sustainable Transportation in Washington, D.C.

Emissions Reductions Under Pollution Reduction Proposals in the 111th U.S. Congress

Net Estimates of Emission Reductions Under Pollution Reduction Proposals in the 111th Congress, 2005-2050

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

How Baywide Nutrient Trading Could Benefit Maryland Farms

NEWS RELEASE: Global Alliance Launched to Curb Trade in Illegal Wood

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI Hosts Briefing on New Initiative to Curb Illegal Wood Trade

Low Carbon Palm Oil for Indonesia?

WRI Summary of S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act

Obama Administration Releases New Strategy to Clean Up Chesapeake Bay

Suburbanization Spreads Through U.S. Southern Forests

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