WASHINGTON –The World Resources Institute will host Stories to Watch 2014 on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Andrew Steer, WRI President & CEO, will present his insights into the major events that will impact the environment, sustainability and international development in 2014.

Stories will likely include: How will proposed U.S. EPA emissions standards impact the power sector? How will Brazil respond to global attention from the World Cup? Will China make progress on its pollution challenges? What to expect from the UN General Secretary’s Climate Summit?

WHAT

World Resources Institute’s Stories to Watch 2014

WHO

Dr. Andrew Steer, President & CEO, World Resources Institute.

Dr. Steer is a world-recognized thought leader on issues related to economic development, business strategies and sustainability policies. He is a frequent speaker to international audiences, regularly publishes commentary in the media outlets, and is often featured in news stories.

WHEN

Wednesday, January 8, 2014
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. EST

A continental breakfast will be served.

WHERE

National Press Club
Holeman Lounge
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20045

DIAL-IN

U.S./Toll-Free: (866) 803-2143
Int’l/Toll: +1 (210) 795-1098
Ask for “WRI”

Twitter Hashtag: #STW14

RSVP required to press@wri.org

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