Information on "Environment" and "Americas"
April 2013
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16 Apr 2013
International Climate Change Financing
Author: Richard K Lattanzio
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
After providing a brief background on the history of the climate negotiations leading up to the proposal of the GCF, this report (1) reviews the terms of the agreement for the design of the fund, (2) outlines outstanding design issues, and (3) addres... More on «International Climate Change Financing» -
8 Apr 2013
US Natural Gas Exports
Author: Michael Ratner, Ian F Fergusson, Paul W Parfomak, Linda Luther
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report looks at the future of US gas exports and their effect on US prices. More on «US Natural Gas Exports» -
Apr 2013
Breaking Open the Black Box: Increasing Aid Transparency and Accountability in Haiti
Author: Jake Johnston, Alexander Main
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This brief is concerned with the effectiveness of US assistance to Haiti after the devastating earthquake in January 2010. More on «Breaking Open the Black Box: Increasing Aid Transparency and Accountability in Haiti»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Reduced Work Hours as a Means of Slowing Climate Change
Author: David Rosnick
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This article analyzes how a gradual reduction in working hours in the United States could reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More on «Reduced Work Hours as a Means of Slowing Climate Change» -
Feb 2013
Brazilian Climate Policy since 2005
Author: Eduardo Viola
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper discusses how the transformation in Brazil's carbon emissions profile and climate policy has increased the potentialities of convergence between the EU and Brazil. More on «Brazilian Climate Policy since 2005»
January 2013
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3 Jan 2013
Re-Thinking Futenma, Revitalizing the Alliance
Author: Kerry Gershaneck
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
In 2013 Japan’s prime minister, Abe Shinzo, has declared his intention to review Japan’s defense policies to ensure they properly reflect the nation’s security requirements. More on «Re-Thinking Futenma, Revitalizing the Alliance» -
Jan 2013
Carving out his Place in History
Author: Charly Salonius-Pasternak
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This briefing paper analyses the challenges for Barak Obama’s second term. More on «Carving out his Place in History»
November 2012
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6 Nov 2012
Hurricane Sandy and the 2012 Election: Fact Sheet
Author: Eric A Fischer, Kevin J Coleman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Federal elections are traditionally administered by state and local governments. More on «Hurricane Sandy and the 2012 Election: Fact Sheet» -
Nov 2012
Klimaschutz bleibt Nebensache für die USA
Author: Stormy-Annika Mildner, Hannah Petersen, Wiebke Wodni
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Wer sich nach der Wiederwahl von Barack Obama von Washington einen neuen Anlauf in der Klimapolitik erhofft, dürfte enttäuscht werden. More on «Klimaschutz bleibt Nebensache für die USA»
October 2012
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31 Oct 2012
Federal Involvement in Flood Response and Flood Infrastructure Repair
Author: Nicole T Carter
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report first provides a primer on federal flood policy. More on «Federal Involvement in Flood Response and Flood Infrastructure Repair»
