This technical report documents the results of a joint study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the RAND Corporation on alternative fuels for commercial aviation. The study compared potential alternative jet fuels on the basis of compatibility with existing aircraft and infrastructure, near-term production potential, near-term p
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James I. Hileman et al. (2009). Near-Term Feasibility of Alternative Jet Fuels.
James I. Hileman et al. "Near-Term Feasibility of Alternative Jet Fuels" (2009)
James I. Hileman et al. "Near-Term Feasibility of Alternative Jet Fuels" , 2009
Fundamental to the application of engineering design standards is an understanding of how environmental factors and conditions will affect both the behavior of the overall structure itself as well as of the individual material components of the design.
Meyer, Michael D. (2009). Designing Flexibility into the U.S. Transportation System: Adapting to the Challenges of Climate Change.
Meyer, Michael D. "Designing Flexibility into the U.S. Transportation System: Adapting to the Challenges of Climate Change" (2009)
Meyer, Michael D. "Designing Flexibility into the U.S. Transportation System: Adapting to the Challenges of Climate Change" , 2009
To inform the climate change dialogue, the Pew Center on Global Climate Change and the Pew Center on the States have developed a series of brief reports entitled Climate Change 101: Understanding and Responding to Global Climate Change. These reports provide a reliable and understandable introduction to climate change. They cover climate science an
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Pew Center on Global Climate Change (2009). Climate Change 101: Understanding and Responding to Global Climate Change.
Pew Center on Global Climate Change "Climate Change 101: Understanding and Responding to Global Climate Change" (2009)
Pew Center on Global Climate Change "Climate Change 101: Understanding and Responding to Global Climate Change" , 2009
Much of the strong support for biofuels in the United States is premised on the national security advantages of reducing dependence on imported oil. In late 2007, these expected payoffs played a major role in driving an extension and expansion of the national Renewable Fuels Standard in the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act, which calls for
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Earley, Jane and McKeown, Alice (2009). Smart Choices for Biofuels.
Earley, Jane and McKeown, Alice "Smart Choices for Biofuels" (2009)
Earley, Jane and McKeown, Alice "Smart Choices for Biofuels" , 2009
This brief employs the latest federal data to construct a thorough picture of VMT patterns across the country, including roadway, vehicle, state, and metropolitan comparisons. It is intended to provide policymakers with a better understanding of American drivers' behavior—what roadways they use, what vehicles they use, and where they travel the mos
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Puentes, Robert and Tomer, Adie (2008). The Road…Less Traveled: An Analysis of Vehicle Miles Traveled Trends in the U.S..
Puentes, Robert and Tomer, Adie "The Road…Less Traveled: An Analysis of Vehicle Miles Traveled Trends in the U.S." (2008)
Puentes, Robert and Tomer, Adie "The Road…Less Traveled: An Analysis of Vehicle Miles Traveled Trends in the U.S." , 2008
Transportation impact analysis performed to comply with environmental impact laws (i.e., the California Environmental Quality Act or the National Environmental Policy Act) often focuses on only one perspective about potential impacts. That perspective reflects how automobile drivers view the world because of general traffic engineering practices an
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Milam, Ronald (2008). Transportation Impact Analysis Gets a Failing Grade When It Comes to Climate Change and Smart Growth.
Milam, Ronald "Transportation Impact Analysis Gets a Failing Grade When It Comes to Climate Change and Smart Growth" (2008)
Milam, Ronald "Transportation Impact Analysis Gets a Failing Grade When It Comes to Climate Change and Smart Growth" , 2008
The findings in this report are that there is not an one-to-one correspondence between emissions and costs. The reason for this is that the cost is based on health impacts which in turn are related to population exposure. Combustion particulate matter (PM) from road traffic and residential heating gives rise to higher cost than for example power pl
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Nerhagen, Lena et al. (2008). The Mortality Cost of Particulate Matter Due to Emissions in the Stockholm Area: An Investigation into Harmfulness, Sources and the Geographical Dimension of Their Impact.
Nerhagen, Lena et al. "The Mortality Cost of Particulate Matter Due to Emissions in the Stockholm Area: An Investigation into Harmfulness, Sources and the Geographical Dimension of Their Impact" (2008)
Nerhagen, Lena et al. "The Mortality Cost of Particulate Matter Due to Emissions in the Stockholm Area: An Investigation into Harmfulness, Sources and the Geographical Dimension of Their Impact" , 2008
The main goal for EnviCom Task Group 3 'Climate Change and Navigation' was to discuss the climate change related issues for the navigation sector, and how to understand and to deal with the knowledge about climate change and the various projected scenarios.
EnviCom Task Group 3 (2008). Waterborne Transport, Ports and Waterways: A Review of Climate Change Drivers, Impacts, Responses and Mitigation: EnviCom Task Group 3: Climate Change and Navigation. https://doi.org/10.21949/1524621
EnviCom Task Group 3 "Waterborne Transport, Ports and Waterways: A Review of Climate Change Drivers, Impacts, Responses and Mitigation: EnviCom Task Group 3: Climate Change and Navigation" (2008), https://doi.org/10.21949/1524621
EnviCom Task Group 3 "Waterborne Transport, Ports and Waterways: A Review of Climate Change Drivers, Impacts, Responses and Mitigation: EnviCom Task Group 3: Climate Change and Navigation" , 2008, https://doi.org/10.21949/1524621
The methodologies, uncertainties and intended uses of this study should be considered while reviewing the results. This study was designed to produce high level estimates of the net effect of sea level rise and storm surge on the national transportation network. It was designed primarily to aid policy makers at the U.S. Department of Transportation
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Wright, Kevin M. and Hogan, Christopher (2008). The Potential Impacts of Global Sea Level Rise on Transportation Infrastructure: Part 1- Methodology.
Wright, Kevin M. and Hogan, Christopher "The Potential Impacts of Global Sea Level Rise on Transportation Infrastructure: Part 1- Methodology" (2008)
Wright, Kevin M. and Hogan, Christopher "The Potential Impacts of Global Sea Level Rise on Transportation Infrastructure: Part 1- Methodology" , 2008
This strategy paper considers how the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) might incorporate goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, prepare for climate change impacts on transportation systems, and reduce energy with in the GO TO 2040 plan. The intent is to assist CMAP as it incorporates policies, investments, and other actions
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Lyons, William M. and Rasmussen, Ben (2008). Action Strategy Paper: Climate Change and Energy.
Lyons, William M. and Rasmussen, Ben "Action Strategy Paper: Climate Change and Energy" (2008)
Lyons, William M. and Rasmussen, Ben "Action Strategy Paper: Climate Change and Energy" , 2008
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
2008-09-29
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The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom was referred the bill (H.R. 2701) to strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, creating incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensuring sound w
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (2008). Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007" (2008)
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure "Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007" , 2008
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 (2008). Successes in Stewardship - Carbon Sequestration Along Highway Rights of Way: Piloting a Concept.
United States. Federal Highway Administration "Successes in Stewardship - Carbon Sequestration Along Highway Rights of Way: Piloting a Concept" (2008)
United States. Federal Highway Administration "Successes in Stewardship - Carbon Sequestration Along Highway Rights of Way: Piloting a Concept" , 2008
The Coastal States Organization's (CSO) Climate Change Work Group prepared this second annual report to further explore the current and future roles of state coastal zone management programs in addressing climate change. The accomplishments of the work group this year include the following: Testimony before Congressional committees, federal agencie
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Coastal States Organization (U.S.) (2008). The Role of Coastal Zone Management Programs in Adaptation to Climate Change: Synthesis Report from the CSO Climate Change Work Group.
Coastal States Organization (U.S.) "The Role of Coastal Zone Management Programs in Adaptation to Climate Change: Synthesis Report from the CSO Climate Change Work Group" (2008)
Coastal States Organization (U.S.) "The Role of Coastal Zone Management Programs in Adaptation to Climate Change: Synthesis Report from the CSO Climate Change Work Group" , 2008
Attention to environmental issues in the 110th Congress focused early and heavily on climate change — the state of the science, and whether (and, if so, how) to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Fourteen bills had been introduced to establish GHG emission caps as of April 2008, and hearings on climate change have been held by at least 10 comm
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McCarthy, James E. (2008). Clean Air Issues in the 110th Congress: Climate Change, Air Quality Standards, and Oversight.
McCarthy, James E. "Clean Air Issues in the 110th Congress: Climate Change, Air Quality Standards, and Oversight" (2008)
McCarthy, James E. "Clean Air Issues in the 110th Congress: Climate Change, Air Quality Standards, and Oversight" , 2008
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 (2008). Successes in Stewardship - FHWA 2008 Environmental Conference: FHWA's Role in a Changing Climate.
United States. Federal Highway Administration "Successes in Stewardship - FHWA 2008 Environmental Conference: FHWA's Role in a Changing Climate" (2008)
United States. Federal Highway Administration "Successes in Stewardship - FHWA 2008 Environmental Conference: FHWA's Role in a Changing Climate" , 2008
The objective of this study is to advance the practice and application of transportation planning among state, regional, and local transportation planning agencies to successfully meet growing concerns about the relationship between transportation and climate change. This report explores the possibilities for integrating climate change consideratio
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Supporting Files
Turchetta, Diane (2008). Integrating Climate Change into the Transportation Planning Process: Final Report.
Turchetta, Diane "Integrating Climate Change into the Transportation Planning Process: Final Report" (2008)
Turchetta, Diane "Integrating Climate Change into the Transportation Planning Process: Final Report" , 2008
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
2008-06-05
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The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, to which was referred the bill (S. 2355) to amend the National Climate Program Act to enhance the ability of the United States to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies, and for other purposes, having considered the same, reports favorably thereon with amendments
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United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (2008). Climate Change Adaptation Act: Report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on S.2355.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation "Climate Change Adaptation Act: Report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on S.2355" (2008)
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation "Climate Change Adaptation Act: Report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on S.2355" , 2008
VTrans is working closely with other state agencies, including the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) to review and implement the transportation-related recommendations from the 2007 Governor's Commission on Climate Change (GCCC) final report. The report recognizes the complex nature of the problems facing the state but underscores the opportunity i
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Vermont. Agency of Transportation (2008). VTrans Climate Change Action Plan.
Vermont. Agency of Transportation "VTrans Climate Change Action Plan" (2008)
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