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A Comparative Analysis of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Global Transformations in Toward a ...
From the Abstract: "This working paper contains a comparative analysis of two regional emissions trading schemes in the United States: the trading schemes of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and the Western Climate Initiative (WCI). While the RGGI scheme started in January 2009, the WCI scheme is scheduled to start in January 2012. T ...
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Benjamin Stephan
University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, 2009
Objectives: Policies & Legislation,Evaluating Programs,Analyzing Opinions & Attitudes
Geographic Focus: US and Other Countries,EU and Member StatesFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts
A Framework for Achieving Energy Security and Arresting Global Warming
This report links the pursuit of climate change mitigation to US national security goals, moving beyond the common focus on economic, and environmental problems. The issues raised go beyond the cost of oil (estimated to be $330 billion a year at $75/barrel).
It notes that the US Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 will only marginally re ...
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Berlin, Ken
Issues: December 4, 2008
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Evaluating Programs,Evaluating Proposals
Geographic Focus: US OnlyFor Specialized Analysts|For the Public
An Energy Future Transformed: The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) – R&D Path...
From the website: This report offers a detailed roadmap for the implementation of ARPA-E, outlining the proper start-up sequencing, staffing structure, and the right approach to risk management. The report also offers advice on balancing expectations for a "hit-the-ground-running" start-up against the specter of past government failures by establi ...
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Jane A. “Xan” Alexander
Clean Air-Cool Planet, July 2009
Objectives: Policies & Legislation
Geographic Focus: US OnlyFor Specialized Analysts
An Exploratory Review of the Role of Ecological Modernisation in Supporting Local Economies' Green D...
This paper explores how the principles of Ecological Modernisation (EM) can help reconcile local economies with rising environmental costs and threats, especially for small and medium size enterprises (SMEs). The author identifies the contexts of current business concerns, vis-a-vis environmental costs, and the prospects of adapting to climate chan ...
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Morad, Munir
Local Economy, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 27 - 39: Feb. 1,2007
Geographic Focus: EU and Member StatesFor the Public
Beyond Rising Sea Levels: The Importance of the Insurance Asset in the Process of Accelerating Deliv...
Second of two articles. Addresses new technology risks and their management, both for rising seas and other aspects of climate change, but turns more to managing the the uncertainties inherent in introducing new technologies. Argues that "To ignore price signals sent by the insurance industry is to risk deployment of unsustainable or inefficient te ...
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Patton, Lindene
European Business Review: 2008For the Public
Building a low-carbon economy – The UK’s contribution to tackling climate change
"Climate change resulting from CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions poses a huge threat to human welfare. To contain that threat, the world needs to cut emissions by about 50% by 2050, and to start cutting emissions now. A global agreement to take action is vital. But a global agreement will not be possible unless the countries of the rich, dev ...
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Kennedy, David, et alia (staff, members, advisors to the Committee on Climate Change)
London, UK: TSO (The Stationery Office) for the Committee on Climate Change. First Report. December 2008
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Policies & Legislation,Evaluating Proposals
Geographic Focus: EU and Member StatesFor Specialized Analysts|For the Public
Cement Technology Roadmap 2009: Carbon Emissions Reductions Up to 2050
A new report from The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Business
Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Cement Sustainability Initiative, presents a comprehensive plan to achieve
18% carbon dioxide emissions reduction in the cement industry by 2050. The purpose is to highlight what is possible with international cooperatio ...
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International Energy Agency
International Energy Agency, Paris, France, 2009
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Policies & Legislation
Geographic Focus: US and Other Countries,EU and Member States,Rich and Poor Nations,Asia and Oceania,Africa,Latin AmericaFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts
Chilling Facts: The big supermarket refrigeration scandal
"EIA’s research focuses on the potent greenhouse gases, hydrofluorocarbons (HFC)
used as in supermarket fridges and freezers. These gases can have as much as
4000 times more impact on global warming than carbon dioxide and can account for
up to 30% of a supermarkets’ carbon footprint.
"EIA calling for supermarkets to ditch HFCs in favour ...
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London, UK: Environmental Investigation Agency, 2009
Objectives: Evaluating Programs
Geographic Focus: EU and Member StatesFor the Public
Climate Change in Pennsylvania Impacts and Solutions for the Keystone State
This study examines the effects of climate change in Pennsylvania, specifically the impacts on towns and cities, agriculture, forests, and winter recreation, plus a case study on Pittsburgh entitled "From Grit to Green."
From the conclusion: "Climate change represents an enormous challenge, but swift action can put solutions within reach ...
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Union of Concerned Scientists
Union of Concerned Scientists, Cambridge, MA, October 2008
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Policies & Legislation
Geographic Focus: US OnlyFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts|For the Public
Considering technology within the UN climate change negotiations
The treatment of technology within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiation process has moved from a relatively marginal subject to one of central importance, and is likely to be critical to ensuring a successful outcome at the next round of discussions on an international agreement. The issue is also important ...
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Baziliana, Morgan, et al.
ECN-E--08-077: 2008
Geographic Focus: US and Other Countries,Rich and Poor NationsFor Specialized Analysts
Convenient Solutions to an Inconvenient Truth: Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Change
This book offers "a compelling argument for including ecosystem-based approaches
to mitigation and adaptation as an essential pillar in national climate change
strategies. It starts with an introduction to ecosystem-based mitigation and
adaptation, then describes the role of natural ecosystems in mitigation through
carbon stocks, sinks and ...
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The World Bank
The World Bank, 2010
Objectives: Evaluating Programs
Geographic Focus: US and Other Countries,EU and Member States,Rich and Poor Nations,Asia and Oceania,Africa,Latin AmericaFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts
Displacing Coal with Generation from Existing Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants
The proposal to reduce carbon emissions by replacing coal plants with increased natural gas generation (some of which could come from underutilized plants) is a complex subject. This report is an overview of the issues involved. The report states it does not present definitive answers, which would be premature, given the current state of ...
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Stan Mark Kaplan
Congretional Research Service, Washington, D.C., USA, January 2010
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Policies & Legislation,Evaluating Programs
Geographic Focus: US OnlyFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts
Environmental Justice and the Green Economy: A Vision Statement and Case Studies for Just and Sustai...
This report (available for download as PDF documents in both English
and Spanish) highlights grassroots environmental justice successes that are creating the vision for a just and sustainable economy.
The publication includes case studies from
low income communities and communities of color in Los Angeles, Navajo Nation,
Harlan County ...
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Working Group of We Act for Environmenta. Justice
We Act for Environmental Justice, Harlem, NY, March 2010
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Policies & Legislation,Evaluating Programs,Analyzing Opinions & Attitudes
Geographic Focus: US OnlyFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts|For the Public
Generating the Future: UK Energy Systems Fit for 2050
From the Executive Summary: "The Climate Change Act, that became law on 26 November 2008, has committed the UK to at least 80% reductions of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. While there is a wealth of reports and studies on future energy systems and technologies, there is no clear and realistic overall picture of how these
targets might be ach ...
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The Royal Academy of Engineering
The Royal Academy of Engineering, London, UK, March 2010
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Policies & Legislation,Evaluating Programs
Geographic Focus: US and Other Countries,EU and Member States,Asia and Oceania,Africa,Latin AmericaFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts|For the Public
Global Gaps in Clean Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration
From the Introduction:
"This paper seeks to inform decision making and prioritisation of RD&D investments
and other policies to accelerate low-carbon energy technologies in the Major Economies Forum (MEF) and IEA member countries and others by providing three primary sets of information: (1) estimated current levels of public RD&D spending ...
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Tom Kerr and Joana Chiavari
International Energy Agency, Paris, France, December 2009
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Policies & Legislation,Evaluating Programs
Geographic Focus: US and Other Countries,EU and Member States,Rich and Poor Nations,Asia and Oceania,Africa,Latin AmericaFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts
Greening Ohio Industry
From the Executive Summary: "Ohio’s manufacturing sector is a prime first target for achieving energy savings and emissions reductions. Although many manufacturers are modernizing—becoming more high skill, high tech and efficient—Ohio’s manufacturing industry remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels. To reduce our dependence on polluting fuel, ...
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Amanda Woodrum
Policy Matters Ohio, November 2009
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Policies & Legislation,Evaluating Programs
Geographic Focus: US OnlyFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts|For the Public
Invention and Transfer of Climate Change Mitigation Technologies on a Global Scale: A Study Drawing ...
"Accelerating the development of less GHG intensive technologies and promoting their global diffusion—in particular in fast-growing emerging economies—is imperative in achieving the transition to a low-carbon economy. Consequently, technology is at the core of current discussions about the post-Kyoto regime."
Kyoto was found to accelerate ra ...
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Antoine Dechezleprêtre, Matthieu Glachant, Ivan Hascic, Nick Johnstone, and Yann Ménière
Paris, FR: CERNA, Mines ParisTech. December, 2008
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Evaluating Programs
Geographic Focus: US and Other Countries,EU and Member States,Rich and Poor Nations,Asia and OceaniaFor Specialized Analysts
Low-carbon innovation: Developing technology for the future
"One of the key objectives to meeting the UK’s
long-term targets on climate change is the development and deployment
of low-carbon technologies. The CBI brief Low-carbon innovation: developing technology for the future, looks at what is needed in order to prepare the UK for a low-carbon future.
"The brief argues that it is vital that low-carb ...
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Kelly, Rhian
London, UK: Confederation of British Industry. November 2008
Objectives: Policies & Legislation,Evaluating Proposals
Geographic Focus: EU and Member StatesFor the Public
Manual For Social Impact Assessment of Land-based Carbon Projects: Part I - Core Guidance for Proj...
From the Introduction and Objectives Section:
"This Manual for Social Impact Assessment of Land-Based Carbon Projects is designed to help those who design and implement land-based carbon projects to credibly document the ways in which their projects affect the livelihoods of the people that live in and around their project site. Many of th ...
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Michael Richards, Steve Panfi, Steven Price, Natasha Calderwood, and Julie Fischer
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington D.C., USA, May 2010
Objectives: Forecasting Impacts,Policies & Legislation,Analyzing Opinions & Attitudes
Geographic Focus: US and Other Countries,EU and Member States,Rich and Poor Nations,Asia and Oceania,Africa,Latin AmericaFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts|For the Public
OECD Green Growth Strategy – Beyond the Crisis
This 39 point discussion paper from the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Develoment, strongly supports efforts to help governments foster greener growth, achieve emissions reductions, as well as create sustainability and equity worldwide. The discussion looks at all aspects of green-growt ...
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Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD
Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, Paris, France, November 2009
Objectives: Policies & Legislation,Evaluating Programs,Analyzing Opinions & Attitudes
Geographic Focus: US and Other Countries,EU and Member States,Rich and Poor Nations,Asia and Oceania,Latin AmericaFor Economists|For Specialized Analysts
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