Information on "Environmental Damage and Degradation" 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»
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»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (May 2012)
Author: Stephen Ranger
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This factsheet features a compilation of statements made by relevant American and Chinese actors in May 2012. More on «EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (May 2012)» -
Oct 2012
Resource Conflicts: Emerging Struggles over Strategic Commodities in Latin America Phase II
Author: Maiah Jaskoski
Publisher: Center on Contemporary Conflict (CCC)
This report examines resource conflicts in the context of US security initiatives in Latin America and the role that individual states have in managing them. More on «Resource Conflicts: Emerging Struggles over Strategic Commodities in Latin America Phase II»
August 2012
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1 Aug 2012
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress. More on «Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
The Arctic: Thaw With Conflict Potential
Author: Jonas Grätz
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Once a marginal region in global politics and economics, the Arctic is becoming more and more important; a development that has much to do with climate change. More on «The Arctic: Thaw With Conflict Potential » -
Jul 2012
Indian Ocean Rising: Maritime Security and Policy Challenges
Author: David Michel, Russell Sticklor, Rupert Herbert-Burns, Caitlyn Antrim, Halae Fuller, Lindsay Dolan
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
This collection of papers originates from the Stimson Center's Indian Ocean Rising Project and explores the many policy challenges and opportunities facing the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea regions, both of which are emerging as central theate... More on «Indian Ocean Rising: Maritime Security and Policy Challenges»
May 2012
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May 2012
The US Fast-Start Finance Contribution
Author: Taryn Fransen, Kirsten Stasio, Smita Nakhooda
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Developed country governments have repeatedly committed to provide new and additional finance to help developing countries transition to low-carbon and climate resilient growth. More on «The US Fast-Start Finance Contribution»
April 2012
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Apr 2012
EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (December 2011)
Author: Yang Gyu Kim, Stephen Ranger
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This factsheet about US-China Relations covers North Korea and the death of Kim Jong II, the future direction of the US-China relationship and economic cooperation. More on «EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (December 2011)»
