Articles by World Resources Institute
The World Resources Institute is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives.
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What can we expect on climate and energy in China in 2011?
This will be a big year for climate and energy policy development in China, so we thought we'd highlight some of the key stories to watch out for.
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Response to the electricity industry's timeline of environmental regulations
After years of delay, the EPA is working to reduce dangerous and toxic pollutants released to the air and water by electric power plants.
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What can climate negotiations achieve in Cancun?
Unlike Copenhagen, this year’s climate meeting in Cancun, COP16, is not expected to result in a comprehensive legally binding agreement. However, countries could use the meeting to make significant progress toward change on the ground.
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For EPA regulations, cost predictions are overstated
Research shows that environmental regulations end up costing far less than both industry and the EPA predict.
