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Polls on the Environment and Global Warming
This report is a meta-analysis of twenty years of public opinion polls about Americans views on environmental quality, environmental policy, and environmental science.
Date:
April 2010
Creator:
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State of the Climate in 2009
This report describes observations of precipitation, temperature, and other climatology metrics from different global regions.
Date:
June 2010
Creator:
Andt, D. S.; Baringer, M. O.; Johnson, M. R.; Alexander, L. V.; Diamond, H. J.; Fogt, R. L. et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Impacts of Comprehensive Climate and Energy Policy Options on the U.S. Economy
This study compiles and updates the findings of 16 comprehensive state climate action plans and extrapolates the results to the nation. The study then takes those results and using a widely accepted econometric model projects the national impact of these policies on employment, incomes, gross domestic product (GDP) and consumer energy prices. Finally, using the bottom-up data developed by the states and aggregated here, the study models the national impact of major features of the Kerry-Lieberman climate bill under consideration in Congress in 2010. These state action plans and supporting assessments were proposed by over 1,500 stakeholders and technical work group experts appointed by 16 governors and state legislatures to address climate, energy and economic needs through comprehensive, fact-based, consensus-driven, climate action planning processes conducted over the past five years with facilitative and technical assistance by the Center for Climate Strategies. Findings show potential national improvements from implementation of a top set of 23 major sector-based policies and measures drawn from state plans.
Date:
July 2010
Creator:
Center for Climate Strategies
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Roadmap for Restoring Ecosystem Resiliency and Sustainability
This document describes the economic and environmental value of the gulf coast environment and plans by federal and state governments to restore and protect wetlands and barrier islands.
Date:
March 2010
Creator:
Louisiana-Mississippi Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Working Group (U.S.)
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Human Health Perspective on Climate Change
This report identifies areas of research for understanding the impact of climate change on human health. Research areas include respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health, as well as infectious diseases, nutrition, and others.
Date:
April 22, 2010
Creator:
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dead Planet, Living Planet: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration for Sustainable Development
This report discusses some vital services that natural ecosystems contribute to human health and development.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Nelleman, Christian & Corcoran, Emily
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Clearing the Waters: A focus on water quality solutions
This report discusses global water issues and offers a variety of proposals for countering the degradation of freshwater ecosystems for the benefit of public health and the environment.
Date:
March 2010
Creator:
Palanaippan, Meena; Gleick, Peter H.; Allen, Lucy; Cohen, Michael J.; Christian-Smith, Juliet; Smith, Courtney et al.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
2010 Forest Carbon Workgroup: Final Report
This document provides a detailed report and recommendations of the 2010 Forest Carbon Work group to the Director of the Department of Ecology and the Commissioner of Public Lands. The recommendations relate to the critical role Washington’s forest lands will play in addressing the challenge of climate change; appropriate responses to pressure for conversion of working forest lands to non-forest uses; and the role of ecosystem service markets, including carbon offset markets, and other incentive systems in bringing about desired results. The 2010 Work group included some members of a similar 2008 Work group and built on the results of that 2008 effort. The report appendix contains purpose statements by each participating interest, explaining its rationale for participation. In light of the 2010 Work group emphasis, this document focused on three topics: Forest carbon considerations in avoiding forest land use conversion; incentives to reward forest landowners for providing ecosystem services, including carbon storage and improvement of forest health; and features of forest carbon offset protocols and registries that are appropriate for use by forest offset project developers in Washington State.
Date:
January 2011
Creator:
Partridge, Craig; Boese, Jerry & Bernath, Stephen
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Active Climate Legislative Commissions and Executive Branch Advisory Groups
This map shows states with government bodies that study the impacts of climate change and recommend policies for mitigation and adaptation.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Climate Action Plans
This map depicts states that have completed plans to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emissions Caps for Electricity
This map shows states that cap greenhouse gas emissions through performance standards or through cap and trade systems.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Energy Efficiency Standards and Targets
This map shows states with policies to promote efficient generation, transmission, and use of energy.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Financial Incentives for CCS
This map shows states that provide financial incentives for deploying carbon capture and storage technology.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets
This map shows states with greenhouse gas emissions targets.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Registries
This map shows states with common systems for consistent and transparent reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Low Carbon Fuel Standard
This map identifies states that are either considering, or have already adopted a low carbon fuel standard.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mandates and Incentives Promoting Biofuels
This map shows states that incentivize ethanol production and use through.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Policies
This map shows state laws and regulations that affect medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The policies include tax incentives, fines, guidelines, and grants.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Plug-in Electric Vehicles
This map shows states that have laws and regulations that incentivize the use of plug-in electric passenger vehicles. Policies include mandates for states to acquire plug-in electric vehicles for state fleets, access to High Occupancy Vehicle lanes or designated parking for plug-in electric vehicles, and financial incentives to private owners of such vehicles.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
This map shows states using property-assessed clean energy (PACE) programs to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Public Benefit Funds
This map shows states with funds dedicated to supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Regional Initiatives
This map shows states that participate in regional initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and increase generation of renewable energy.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Renewable & Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards
This map shows states with standards requiring electric utilities to generate a percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State Adaptation Plans
This map shows states with plans for adapting to global climate change.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
System:
The UNT Digital Library