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This working paper analyzes the policy and investment frameworks required for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50–52% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050, evaluating the roles of tax incentives, performance standards, and infrastructure investments.

This issue brief by the World Resources Institute and Duke Energy argues that a federal carbon tax on the carbon content of oil, coal, and natural gas would support tax reform, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and enhance energy security in the United States.

This policy brief examines the potential impacts of scaling up commercial switchgrass production in the United States, focusing on land-use changes, commodity prices, and environmental consequences.

The report 'Charting the Midwest' provides a quantitative analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across eight U.S. states in the Midwest region, utilizing a consistent methodological framework to allow for direct comparison between states.

This policy brief by the World Resources Institute examines the necessity and current state of a regulatory framework for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) in China. It argues that while China relies heavily on coal and views CCS as a critical tool for reducing emissions, it lacks a comprehensive domestic regulatory framework to ensure environmental health, safety, and efficacy, particularly regarding geologic storage.

The World Resources Institute's 'Putting a Price on Carbon: A Handbook for U.S. Policy Makers' serves as a reference guide on the design, revenue options, and economic impacts of carbon pricing mechanisms, specifically carbon taxes and cap-and-trade programs, to assist in the potential implementation of a national carbon price in the United States.

The World Resources Institute briefing outlines four essential institutional mechanisms required to make a Copenhagen Agreement effective: a formal registry for commitments, common international accounting standards, a robust verification system, and a science-based review mechanism.

A World Resources Institute fact sheet detailing global temperature records from 2014 and the scientific consensus on the drivers and future risks of climate change.

The World Resources Institute provides guidance for companies in the apparel and footwear sector—including retailers, brands, manufacturers, and mills—to set and achieve science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.

This technical note describes the India Energy Policy Simulator (EPS-India), a System Dynamics computer model developed by Energy Innovation LLC and the World Resources Institute to help India design policy packages to meet its climate targets.

This research paper analyzes the environmental, economic, and social consequences of first-generation biofuels derived from corn and soy in the US Midwest, arguing that their continued subsidization undermines climate resilience and equity.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute explains the function, types, and regulatory status of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions registries, specifically focusing on the legal requirement for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish a national mandatory registry by mid-2008.

This working paper examines how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and individual states can utilize section 111 of the Clean Air Act to establish performance standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants and industrial facilities, specifically exploring the viability of market-based cap-and-trade mechanisms.

This working paper examines zero-emission delivery zones (ZEDZs)—areas restricting unrestricted access to zero-emission delivery vehicles—as a tool to mitigate the environmental and health impacts of urban freight in U.S. and Netherlands cities.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI) proposes a neutral framework for companies to estimate and disclose the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions impacts of products relative to a baseline where the product does not exist. It aims to harmonize reporting practices for both positive impacts, often termed "avoided emissions," and potential negative impacts to improve the credibility of corporate claims.

This research paper analyzes the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Kenya, identifying barriers to adoption and comparing national efforts with international strategies to accelerate road transport electrification.

This research paper examines the potential conflicts and synergies between the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol and the broader framework of international investment law, arguing that investment rules must be designed to accommodate multilateral environmental agreements.

This working paper, the first in a series leading to the World Resources Report 2013-14, outlines the challenge of feeding a projected global population of over 9 billion people by 2050 while promoting economic development and reducing environmental pressure.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute assesses potential future risks to the global climate by analyzing proposed new coal-fired power plants and global coal market trends.

The World Resources Institute's Better Buying Lab has produced a playbook outlining 23 behavior change strategies to encourage food service diners to choose plant-rich meals over beef to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.