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A new WRI report looks at what greenhouse gas emissions reductions could be achieved through federal and state regulations that are already in place.

This figure depicts the emissions under the three federal regulatory scenarios by sector or category of sources through 2030. The bars across the back represent the business-as-usual emissions.

This figure depicts the emissions under the three federal regulatory scenarios by sector or category of sources through 2020. The bars across the back represent the business-as-usual emissions.

This chart is based on WRI’s analysis of potential reductions under existing federal authorities and announced state actions through 2030.

The three potential reduction scenarios ana

This chart is based on WRI’s analysis of potential reductions under existing federal authorities and announced state actions through 2030.

The three potential reduction scenarios ana

This report presents an analysis of potential GHG emissions reductions under existing U.S. federal authorities and announced state actions through 2030.

A bill that strips the EPA of its authority or that sets a weak cap on greenhouse gas emissions could do more harm than good.

The Senate must consider several important issues before designing an electric power-only emissions trading program.

PECPA is unlikely to achieve estimated future emissions reductions.

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

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

The United States is falling behind in the clean energy revolution. A comprehensive climate and energy bill can get us back on track.

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..

Q&A: How Far Can Existing Regulations & Authority Reduce GHGs?

Projected U.S. Emissions in 2030 by Sector under Different Federal Regulatory Scenarios

Projected U.S. Emissions in 2020 by Sector under Different Federal Regulatory Scenarios

Projected U.S. Emissions under Different Federal Regulatory Scenarios

Projected U.S. Emissions under Different Federal Regulatory Scenarios and State Scenarios

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United States Using Existing Federal Authorities and State Action

Important Considerations for a “Utility Only” Climate Bill

A “Utility Only” Cap on Emissions?

Emissions Reductions from Senator Lugar’s “Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act”

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

Detailed Summary of the American Power Act of 2010 Offset Provisions

NEWS RELEASE: Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Trading Could Benefit Maryland Farmers

Green Jobs and Competitive Industry: The Net Benefits of Climate Legislation

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

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