Foreword
The question of whether we can "act in time" on energy and climate change poses one of the most profound challenges facing the world today.
Research
Greener Plants, Grayer Skies
This article presents findings from the MIT China Energy Group’s first-of-its-kind, independent nationwide survey of Chinese coal-fired power plants.
Oil Security and the Transportation Sector
This chapter proposes to answer five fundamental questions: What exactly is the oil security problem, and how serious is it going forward?
Cap and Trade Climate Policy and U.S. Economic Adjustments
No one would disagree with the importance and necessity of preserving the environment while promoting economic growth.
Policy for Energy Technology Innovation
The United States ought to be the leader of the world in the energy technology innovation that is needed.
Electricity Market Structure and Infrastructure
Infrastructure investment is a common focus of energy policies proposed for the United States.
Comparing Price and Non-Price Approaches to Urban Water Conservation
Urban water conservation is typically achieved through prescriptive regulations, including the rationing of water for particular uses and requirements for the installation of particular technologies.
Addressing the Leakage/Competitiveness Issue In Climate Change Policy Proposals
We will likely see increasing efforts to minimize leakage of carbon to non-participating countries and to address concerns on behalf of the competitiveness of carbon-intensive industry.
An Elaborated Global Climate Policy Architecture: Specific Formulas and Emission Targets for All Countries in All Decades
This paper analyzes a detailed plan to set quantitative national limits on emissions of greenhouse gases, following along the lines of the Kyoto Protocol.
Linking International Agricultural Research Knowledge with Action for Sustainable Development
We applied an innovation framework to sustainable livestock development research projects in Africa and Asia.
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