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This executive summary describes an analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Standard & Poor’s regarding the potential regulatory exposure of chemical manufacturing subsectors to EPA regulations based on CO2 emissions.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes the diverse greenhouse gas reduction targets of G20 countries and converts them into a common metric of absolute emissions levels for the years 2020, 2025, and 2030 to improve clarity on future emissions trajectories.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute and the University of Pennsylvania examines the environmental and social impacts of deploying Direct Air Capture (DAC) plants in the United States, emphasizing the need for equitable siting and inclusive decision-making to ensure responsible scaling.

This policy brief examines the calculation and application of the social cost of carbon (SCC) within the U.S. federal government's regulatory process, highlighting the role of economic assumptions and the impact of different SCC values on the stringency of climate regulations.

This policy note from the World Resources Institute outlines strategies to combat the global crisis of nutrient pollution and eutrophication, emphasizing a combination of research, public awareness, regulation, economic incentives, and institutional coordination.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines Concentrating Solar Thermal power (CST) as a large-scale, zero-carbon alternative to coal-fired power generation. It highlights the role of thermal storage in providing baseload power and discusses the policy and economic barriers—such as high upfront capital costs and the need for carbon pricing—that must be addressed to accelerate global deployment, particularly in rapidly developing economies.

This issue brief from the World Resources Institute examines next-generation geothermal systems—specifically enhanced geothermal systems, closed-loop, and superhot systems—focusing on their application within the electricity sector to support a cost-effective and reliable 100 percent clean grid.

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 convened over 50 academics and food industry practitioners in the United States and United Kingdom to explore how changing the language used to describe food can encourage consumers to shift from meat-heavy diets to more sustainable, plant-based diets.

This policy brief argues that the U.S. should eliminate or scale back federal tax expenditures that promote fossil fuel production and consumption—specifically those with annual revenue losses over $1 billion—to reduce the budget deficit and improve economic efficiency, though it notes these changes alone would have a small impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

This World Resources Institute factsheet explains how to determine the cost-competitiveness of behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic (PV) systems compared to traditional electricity supply options.

This report examines the potential impact of the Kyoto Protocol on U.S. agriculture, disputing claims that its implementation would lead to severe economic consequences for American farmers.

This World Resources Institute fact sheet provides a framework for comparing the cost-effectiveness of utility-scale renewable energy systems against traditional electricity supply options, focusing on the concept of cost parity from different economic perspectives.

Testimony by Deborah Seligsohn of the World Resources Institute regarding China's energy transition, focusing on the outcomes of the 11th Five-Year Plan, the goals of the 12th Five-Year Plan, and the resulting business opportunities for international investors.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute examines the debate over whether greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policies in the United States should be managed by a single federal authority, individual states, or a cooperative partnership between both levels of government.

This research paper analyzes proposed trade measures in U.S. and EU draft climate policies intended to address competitiveness, carbon leakage, and free-riding, while evaluating their compatibility with WTO and UNFCCC principles.

This working paper outlines a strategy for the United States to meet its 2025 emissions targets and achieve deeper long-term reductions through a combination of existing administrative authorities, state actions, and future Congressional legislation.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides an overview of the federal policy landscape in the United States regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation, evaluating existing measures against the goal of a 17 percent emission reduction by 2020 compared to 2005 levels.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute outlines policy design considerations for implementing a tradable, low-carbon product standard for the steel industry in the United States to incentivize the adoption of decarbonization technologies while maintaining international competitiveness.

This testimony by Sarah Forbes of the World Resources Institute (WRI) to the U.S. House of Representatives emphasizes the urgent need for a global network of carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstrations to mitigate climate change, specifically highlighting the necessity of collaboration with China and the establishment of international funding and regulatory frameworks.