Impacts on transportation infrastructure: higher temperatures, more intense precipitation events, stronger storms and higher sea levels are likely to have adverse effects on transportation systems. Transportation contribution to greenhouse gas emissions: transportation is the second-largest source of greenhouse gases in the US; the US highway syste
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Kafalenos, Robert (2009). Climate Change Science Overview: Asset Management and Adaptation to Climate Change.
Kafalenos, Robert "Climate Change Science Overview: Asset Management and Adaptation to Climate Change" (2009)
Kafalenos, Robert "Climate Change Science Overview: Asset Management and Adaptation to Climate Change" , 2009
Aviation impacts community noise footprints, air quality, water quality, energy usage and availability, and the global climate. Trends show environmental impacts from aircraft noise and aviation emissions will be a critical constraint on capacity growth. Fundamental changes ongoing from economic downturn, fuel costs, and financial turmoil. The chal
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Burleson, Carl (2009). Global Warming and Air Transport: Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Growth.
Burleson, Carl "Global Warming and Air Transport: Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Growth" (2009)
Burleson, Carl "Global Warming and Air Transport: Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Growth" , 2009
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Increasing the efficient use of existing energy supplies is widely acknowledged as the fastest, cheapest, and cleanest way to meet future energy needs. Energy Efficiency: The First Fuel examines the strong U.S. record of tapping efficiency as a resource, and the accelerated efforts by individuals, organizations, and governments to squeeze greater p
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United States. Department of State. Bureau of International Information Programs (2009). Energy Efficiency: The First Fuel.
United States. Department of State. Bureau of International Information Programs "Energy Efficiency: The First Fuel" (2009)
United States. Department of State. Bureau of International Information Programs "Energy Efficiency: The First Fuel" , 2009
In an August 2008 report, GAO identified four primary challenges related to the United States voluntary carbon offset market. First, the concept of a carbon offset is complicated because offsets can involve different activities, definitions, greenhouse gases, and timeframes for measurement. Second, ensuring the credibility of offsets is challenging
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Stephenson, John (2009). Climate Change: Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation.
Stephenson, John "Climate Change: Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation" (2009)
Stephenson, John "Climate Change: Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation" , 2009
Based on preliminary observations from GAO's ongoing adaptation work for the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, certain federal, state, local, and international government authorities are beginning to consider and implement climate change adaptation measures. Some federal programs are already helping officials make decision
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Supporting Files
Stephenson, John (2009). Climate Change: Observations on Federal Efforts to Adapt to a Changing Climate.
Stephenson, John "Climate Change: Observations on Federal Efforts to Adapt to a Changing Climate" (2009)
Stephenson, John "Climate Change: Observations on Federal Efforts to Adapt to a Changing Climate" , 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA, P.L. 111-5) emphasizes jobs, economic recovery, and assistance to those most impacted by the recession. It also stresses investments in technology, transportation, environmental protection, and other infrastructure and proposes strategies to stabilize state and local government budgets. Ener
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Sissine, Fred et al. (2009). Energy provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5).
Sissine, Fred et al. "Energy provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)" (2009)
Sissine, Fred et al. "Energy provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)" , 2009
According to various energy experts, for the foreseeable future, because coal is abundant and relatively inexpensive, it will remain a significant fuel for the generation of electric power in the United States and the world. However, coal-fired power plants are a significant source of CO2 and other emissions responsible for climate change. Hence, f
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Gaffigan, Mark (2009). Clean Coal: DOE Should Prepare a Comprehensive Analysis of the Relative Costs, Benefits, and Risks of a Range of Options for FutureGen.
Gaffigan, Mark "Clean Coal: DOE Should Prepare a Comprehensive Analysis of the Relative Costs, Benefits, and Risks of a Range of Options for FutureGen" (2009)
Gaffigan, Mark "Clean Coal: DOE Should Prepare a Comprehensive Analysis of the Relative Costs, Benefits, and Risks of a Range of Options for FutureGen" , 2009
On June 2, 2008, the Senate agreed to consider a bill (S. 3036) to control greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. In the 111th Congress, leadership in both chambers have announced their intentions to pass bills in 2009 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These actions are indicative of the pressures Members of Congress increasingly face on
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Leggett, Jane A. (2009). Climate Change: Current Issues and Policy Tools.
Leggett, Jane A. "Climate Change: Current Issues and Policy Tools" (2009)
Leggett, Jane A. "Climate Change: Current Issues and Policy Tools" , 2009
Climate change is likely to have more impact on the future of surface transportation than any other issue. The challenges and implications for surface transportation and for state DOTs include: the need to support major GHG reductions, the need to meet changing public expectations, the need to adapt transportation infrastructure to rising sea level
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Burbank, Cynthia (2009). Strategies for Reducing the Impacts of Surface Transportation on Global Climate Change: A Synthesis of Policy Research and State and Local Mitigation Strategies.
Burbank, Cynthia "Strategies for Reducing the Impacts of Surface Transportation on Global Climate Change: A Synthesis of Policy Research and State and Local Mitigation Strategies" (2009)
Burbank, Cynthia "Strategies for Reducing the Impacts of Surface Transportation on Global Climate Change: A Synthesis of Policy Research and State and Local Mitigation Strategies" , 2009
This testimony focuses on (1) the importance of quality data on emissions in the context of a program intended to limit greenhouse gas emissions, and (2) key considerations in developing reliable data on greenhouse gas emissions. This testimony is based on several prior GAO reports and a review of related literature.
United States. Government Accountability Office (2009). Climate Change Science: High Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data Are a Cornerstone of Programs to Address Climate Change.
United States. Government Accountability Office "Climate Change Science: High Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data Are a Cornerstone of Programs to Address Climate Change" (2009)
United States. Government Accountability Office "Climate Change Science: High Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data Are a Cornerstone of Programs to Address Climate Change" , 2009
This report prepared by the Congressional Research Service discusses the current policy tools available for use in bridging the gap between a carbon tax and a cap-and-trade program, implementation issues and options for revenue distribution.
Parker, Larry (2009). Carbon Tax and Greenhouse Gas Control: Options and Considerations for Congress.
Parker, Larry "Carbon Tax and Greenhouse Gas Control: Options and Considerations for Congress" (2009)
Parker, Larry "Carbon Tax and Greenhouse Gas Control: Options and Considerations for Congress" , 2009
Alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles are seen by proponents as integral to improving urban air quality, decreasing dependence on foreign oil, and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. However, major barriers especially economics currently prevent the widespread use of these fuels and technologies. Because of these barriers, and the
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Yacobucci, Brent D. (2009). Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress.
Yacobucci, Brent D. "Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress" (2009)
Yacobucci, Brent D. "Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress" , 2009
Research, development, and technology (RD&T) activities are vital to meeting the Department of Transportation's (DOT) priorities, such as increasing safety, enhancing mobility, and supporting the nation's economic growth. In fiscal year 2008, the department's RD&T budget totaled over $$1.1 billion, primarily for highway and aviation projects. Over
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Wise, David J. (2009). Transportation Research: The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities.
Wise, David J. "Transportation Research: The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities" (2009)
Wise, David J. "Transportation Research: The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities" , 2009
Successes in Stewardship is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) bimonthly newsletter highlighting current best practices in stewardship and environmental review from around the country.
United States. Federal Highway Administration (2009). Successes in Stewardship - New Climate Change Initiatives for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled.
United States. Federal Highway Administration "Successes in Stewardship - New Climate Change Initiatives for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled" (2009)
United States. Federal Highway Administration "Successes in Stewardship - New Climate Change Initiatives for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled" , 2009
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
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In July 2008, the FHWA’s Office of Natural and Human Environment (HEPN) selected the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to participate in a carbon sequestration pilot program (CSPP). Through the CSPP, FHWA intends explore the feasibility of state DOTs reducing and sequestering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in vegetation within highway
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John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) (2009). Carbon Sequestration Pilot Program: Implementation and Next Steps: Progress Report.
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) "Carbon Sequestration Pilot Program: Implementation and Next Steps: Progress Report" (2009)
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) "Carbon Sequestration Pilot Program: Implementation and Next Steps: Progress Report" , 2009
The focus of this product is to identify and review the potential impacts of future sea-level rise based on present scientific understanding. To do so, this product evaluates several aspects of sea-level rise impacts to the natural environment and examines the impact to human land development along the coast. In addition, the product addresses the
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Climate Change Science Program (U.S.) (2009). Coastal Sensitivity to Sea Level Rise: A Focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Climate Change Science Program (U.S.) "Coastal Sensitivity to Sea Level Rise: A Focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region" (2009)
Climate Change Science Program (U.S.) "Coastal Sensitivity to Sea Level Rise: A Focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region" , 2009
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) collects and analyzes data from across the country on public transportation fuel use, vehicles deployed, rides taken, and other key metrics. These data, taken from the National Transit Database and combined with information from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, prov
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Hodges, Tina (2009). Public Transportation’s Role in Responding to Climate Change [January 2009].
Hodges, Tina "Public Transportation’s Role in Responding to Climate Change [January 2009]" (2009)
Hodges, Tina "Public Transportation’s Role in Responding to Climate Change [January 2009]" , 2009
Choosing a set of policy responses to mitigate greenhouse gases (GHGs) responsible for climate change is one of the great challenges that the United States faces in the coming years. This paper develops a framework for evaluating GHG-mitigation policy in the United States that balances several criteria. It draws on conceptual analysis and examples
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Nicholas Burger et al. (2009). Evaluating Options for U.S. Greenhouse-Gas Mitigation Using Multiple Criteria.
Nicholas Burger et al. "Evaluating Options for U.S. Greenhouse-Gas Mitigation Using Multiple Criteria" (2009)
Nicholas Burger et al. "Evaluating Options for U.S. Greenhouse-Gas Mitigation Using Multiple Criteria" , 2009
The Army maintains the capability to employ temporary petroleum pipelines. With the fiscal year (FY) 08–13 program objective memorandum (POM) force, the Army proposes to retain two Active and twelve Reserve Petroleum Pipeline and Terminal Operating (PPTO) companies. There is the potential to convert up to four of the PPTO companies to a unit design
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Oaks, David M. et al. (2009). Value and Impacts of Alternative Fuel Distribution Concepts: Assessing the Army's Future Needs for Temporary Fuel Pipelines.
Oaks, David M. and Stafford, Matthew and Wilson, Bradley "Value and Impacts of Alternative Fuel Distribution Concepts: Assessing the Army's Future Needs for Temporary Fuel Pipelines" (2009)
Oaks, David M. et al. "Value and Impacts of Alternative Fuel Distribution Concepts: Assessing the Army's Future Needs for Temporary Fuel Pipelines" , 2009
Today, major airports are facing challenges related to pollution, energy efficiency, and safety and security. Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, regarded as one of the key energy solutions of the 21st century are more energy efficient and reliable than conventional systems and have the potential to diminish these challenges. These technologies ca
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Thomas, M. (2009). Hydrogen applications for Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Thomas, M. "Hydrogen applications for Lambert-St. Louis International Airport" (2009)
Thomas, M. "Hydrogen applications for Lambert-St. Louis International Airport" , 2009
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