Waste—its generation, collection and disposal—is a major global challenge in the 21st century. Cities are responsible for managing…
Standing for long hours in line to receive your first paycheck may sound pretty stressful. However, for recyclers in Bogotá, their first…
The last ten years have seen the growth of linkages between many of the world's cap-and-trade systems for GHGs, both directly between…
Although the future extent and effects of global climate change remain uncertain, the expected damages are not zero, and risks of serious…
Climate change is real and dangerous. Exactly how bad it will get, however, is uncertain. Uncertainty is particularly relevant for…
Negotiations pursuant to the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action appear likely to lead to a 2015 Paris agreement that embodies a hybrid…
Energy-efficient technologies offer considerable promise for reducing the financial costs and environmental damages associated with energy…
Improving end-use energy efficiency—that is, the energy-efficiency of individuals, households, and firms as they consume energy—is often…