ADVISORY: WRI's 9th Annual Stories to Watch
The World Resources Institute will host its 9th Annual Stories to Watch event on January 10, 2012, looking ahead to the big environmental and sustainability stories for 2012. The event will feature...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: EPA Issues Standards to Control Mercury and Other Air Toxins
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued today the first national standards to control mercury and other toxic air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. These standards follow from the...
View ArticleADVISORY: Roundtable Discussion on "The State of the Clean Air Act: Past,...
The World Resources Institute hosts a roundtable discussion featuring former EPA administrators, elected officials, and business and health leaders on “The State of the Clean Air Act: Past, Present and...
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STATEMENT: WRI Response to the Introduction of the Clean Energy Standard Act...
Today, Sen. Jeff Bingaman introduced the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. Following is a statement from Kevin Kennedy, Director, U.S. Climate Initiative, World Resources Institute:“The introduction...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: EPA Proposes First-Ever Standards to Limit Greenhouse Gas...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today introduced standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions for new power plants. These standards, called New Source Performance Standards, would limit...
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Summary of EPA Proposed Performance Standards for Power Plant GHG Emissions
This summary provides an overview of EPA’s proposed New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new power plants under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act. It was...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: DC Court Supports EPA on Climate Change
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit today upheld key actions taken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gases, including the endangerment...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: Obama Administration Finalizes Emissions Standards for Light-Duty...
The Obama Administration announced the finalized historic fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. The final program for model year 2017-2025 passenger cars and...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: President Obama Elected to a Second Term
Following is a statement by Andrew Steer, President, World Resources Institute:“With his re-election, President Obama has the opportunity to fulfill the promise of his campaign and tackle the greatest...
View ArticleADVISORY: WRI's Stories to Watch 2013
WRI will host its 10th annual Stories to Watch event on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Dr. Andrew Steer, WRI’s President & CEO, will present insights into...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: EPA Finalizes New Clean Air Standards For Boilers - A “Gift for...
The U.S. Environment Protection Agency finalized new standards for boilers and certain incinerators, the Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rules, today to protect people from exposure...
View ArticleADVISORY: Report Launch: Can the U.S. Get There From Here?
WRI to release major new report on climate change and U.S. emissionsOn Wednesday, February 6, the World Resources Institute will host an event at the National Press Club to release a major new report...
View ArticleRELEASE: New Report Presents Pathway for U.S. to Reach 17 Percent Emissions...
Analysis finds U.S. is currently not on track to reach its 17% target, but has the tools to get there<!–break–>New analysis by the World Resources Institute finds that the United States is...
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Power Sector Opportunities for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions: Ohio
SummaryAccording to new WRI analysis, in the near-term, Ohio can meet and possibly exceed forthcoming emissions standards for existing power plants. Ohio has a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and an...
View ArticleNew Analysis Shows Michigan is Well-Positioned to Meet Upcoming Carbon...
Editor’s Note: Experts are available in Michigan and Washington, D.C. to discuss this analysisNew analysis of Michigan’s power sector shows that the state can meet – and possibly even exceed – national...
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