Resources
Biofuels: The Once and Future Energy Source?
A briefing from the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, this paper discusses in depth the various factors that are shaping whether biofuels will become a reliable green future-fuel or another false start on the road to sustainable energy. Read More
Understanding the Renewable Power Options for Your Business
This issue brief from Business for Social Responsibility and GreenBiz.com gives an introduction to the importance of and options for using renewable power to operate businesses in the U.S., answering the main questions and outlining the benefits. Read More
The State of the Paper Industry: Monitoring the Indicators of Environmental Performance
This report from the Environmental Paper Network is a comprehensive resource for paper-industry professionals as well as paper purchasers and others interested in learning how paper affects the environment and how the industry can improve its performance. Read More
Chicago’s Green Alley Project Handbook
This report outlines Chicago's effort to green all 1,900 miles of its alleyways, reducing water, air and light pollution while recharging and purifying groundwater supplies. Read More
A Survey of Climate Change Adaptation Planning
This Heinz Center report looks at worldwide adaptation planning resources. Read More
Global Environment Outlook
This report looks at the current state of the worldwide environment. Read More
Measuring, Reporting & Verification
Measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions should be done according to common standards of rigor that are similar to financial accounting standards. Read More
The Sustainable Forest Products Industry, Carbon and Climate Change: Key Messages for Policy-Makers
In this report from the WBCSD, technological innovation and accelerated capital stock turnover are found to be the best ways that the forest products industry can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
From Risk to Opportunity 2007: Insurer Responses to Climate Change
The latest update of this report from Ceres focuses on the significant progress made by insurers to develop new products and services that can help investors, entrepreneurs and consumers alike weather and thrive from changes brought on by global warming. Read More
Blown Away: How Global Warming is Affecting Insurance Coverage
This report from Environmental Defense looks at insurance rates over the last few years and finds insurance companies facing record losses and high payouts, resulting in skyrocketing insurance rates and many companies are moving away from coastal states. Read More