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An Analytic Hierarchy Process for the Evaluation of Transport Policies to Reduce Climate Change [31164] 
Results show that tax schemes aiming at promoting environmental-friendly transport mode are the best policy.
Results show that tax schemes aiming at promoting environmental-friendly transport mode are the best policy.
Analysis of Global Change Assessments: Lessons Learned [30369]
Identifies 11 essential elements for effective global change assessments.
Identifies 11 essential elements for effective global change assessments.
Atlantic Ocean Warming Linked to Stronger Hurricanes [31183]
Evidence supports the theory that global warming has contributed to stronger hurricanes
Evidence supports the theory that global warming has contributed to stronger hurricanes
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program [31158]
Designed to help resolve scientific uncertainties related to global climate change
Designed to help resolve scientific uncertainties related to global climate change
Automobile Fuel, Economy, and CO2 Emissions in Industrialized Countries ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Potential impact of proposed fuel efficiency standards in USA and Europe on greenhouse gas emissions.
[32604] Potential impact of proposed fuel efficiency standards in USA and Europe on greenhouse gas emissions.
Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change [32468]
Scientific findings of the most critical thresholds and key vulnerabilities of the climate system.
[32468] Scientific findings of the most critical thresholds and key vulnerabilities of the climate system.
CA-California Climate Action Registry [31276]
A non-profit voluntary registry for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
A non-profit voluntary registry for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Charting Progress: An integrated assessment of the state of UK seas [32471]
Charting Progress is the first integrated assessment of the state of the seas across the whole UK continental shelf
[32471] Charting Progress is the first integrated assessment of the state of the seas across the whole UK continental shelf
Climate Change - Frequently Asked Questions [30719]
Answers to basic questions on global climate change from the US DOE.
Answers to basic questions on global climate change from the US DOE.
Climate Change Scenarios for the United Kingdom [32472]
Possible changes in climate scenarios, in order to inform policy, planning, and infrastructure decisions
Possible changes in climate scenarios, in order to inform policy, planning, and infrastructure decisions
Climate Change: The Cost of Inaction and the Cost of Adaptation [32703]
Review of existing information on economic costs of climate change at a European level.
[32703] Review of existing information on economic costs of climate change at a European level.
Climate-Change Policy for Passenger Vehicles [35117] How putting a price on CO2 emissions would affect gasoline prices.
Cost and Effectiveness of Policies to Reduce Vehicle Emissions [33535]
Evaluation of various options to mitigate the emissions of CO2 from road transport.
[33535] Evaluation of various options to mitigate the emissions of CO2 from road transport.
Curbing Your Climate Impact Resource Guide [32606]
Employer guide designed to help employers reduce emissions and improve their bottom line.
Employer guide designed to help employers reduce emissions and improve their bottom line.
Destabilizing Effects of Melting Permafrost [33036]
There is likely to be an increase in rockfalls and landslides at high-altitude sites
There is likely to be an increase in rockfalls and landslides at high-altitude sites
Driving to Green Buildings: The Transportation Energy Intensity of Buildings [32607]
Article on greenhouse gas associated with differing modes of transportation and the energy intensity of buildings.
Article on greenhouse gas associated with differing modes of transportation and the energy intensity of buildings.
Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States [32213]
Report on potential effects and identifies research opportunities.
[32213] Report on potential effects and identifies research opportunities.
Emissions Calculators and Maps [33485]
Individual and transit planning emissions calcuator and national and regional emissions maps.
Individual and transit planning emissions calcuator and national and regional emissions maps.
Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 2006 [32482]
Annual report that inventories the human-caused greenhouse gases in the United States.
[32482] Annual report that inventories the human-caused greenhouse gases in the United States.
EPA & Climate Change [31154]
Health and environmental effects, greenhouse gas emissions, US climate policy and more
Health and environmental effects, greenhouse gas emissions, US climate policy and more
Evaluating Progress of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program: Methods and Preliminary Results [32072]
Report on progress ot the U.S. Climate Change Science Program.
Report on progress ot the U.S. Climate Change Science Program.
Extreme Weather Sourcebook [31156]
Economic and other societal impacts related to hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, lightning and other weather phenomena
Economic and other societal impacts related to hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, lightning and other weather phenomena
Greenhouse Gas Emission Trends and Projections in Europe [32505]
Tracking progress towards Kyoto targets.
[32505] Tracking progress towards Kyoto targets.
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator [31199]
Online calculator that converts greenhouse gas emissions reduction technical terms to terms easier to conceptualize
Online calculator that converts greenhouse gas emissions reduction technical terms to terms easier to conceptualize
Greenhouse Gas Protocol [31279]
International accounting tool for government and business leaders to manage greenhouse gas emissions
International accounting tool for government and business leaders to manage greenhouse gas emissions
Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change [32014]
How key changes in land development patterns may help reduce vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.
How key changes in land development patterns may help reduce vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.
Healthy Coral Reefs Hit Hard by Warmer Temperatures [31181]
Researchers conclusively link disease severity and ocean temperature
Researchers conclusively link disease severity and ocean temperature
Integrating Climate Change into the Transportation Planning Process [34515]
State of the practice for transportation agencies and organizations.
[34515] State of the practice for transportation agencies and organizations.
Mitigating Climate Change with Sustainable Surface Transportation [33486]
How greenhouse gas emissions from transportation may be reduced.
[33486] How greenhouse gas emissions from transportation may be reduced.
National Center for Atmospheric Research - Climate Change [31295]
Where climatologists are building models of atmospheric change
Where climatologists are building models of atmospheric change
Northern Forests Less Effective Than Tropical Forests in Reducing Global Warming [31180]
Northern forests play a smaller role in offsetting global warming than previously thought
Northern forests play a smaller role in offsetting global warming than previously thought
Personal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator [31198]
Online calculator to obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions or your family’s emissions
Online calculator to obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions or your family’s emissions
Policy Options for Reducing CO2 Emissions [33149]
Report examines emission taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and costs of emission reductions.
[33149] Report examines emission taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and costs of emission reductions.
Potential Impacts of Global Sea Level Rise on Transportation Infrastructure [32986]
Potential impact of sea level rise on land and transportation infrastructure in coastal areas of the eastern US.
Potential impact of sea level rise on land and transportation infrastructure in coastal areas of the eastern US.
Role of Offsets in a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap-and-Trade Program [33548]
Benefits and concerns of offsets.
[33548] Benefits and concerns of offsets.
State Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Comparison and Analysis [32517]
Measurement of each state’s greenhouse gas intensity compared with its economic output.
[32517] Measurement of each state’s greenhouse gas intensity compared with its economic output.
Study Quantifies Warmer Seas, Hurricanes [33034]
Storms surprisingly sensitive to slight temperature increase
Storms surprisingly sensitive to slight temperature increase
Success Stories within the Road Transport Sector on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (EU) [33435]
Review of six projects in the EU.
[33435] Review of six projects in the EU.
Surface Temperature Reconstructions for the Last 2,000 Years [31169]
2006 report - earth surface temperatures and the implications for understanding global climate change
2006 report - earth surface temperatures and the implications for understanding global climate change
Ten Keys for Mapping Policy Pathways [32424]
Charting paths forward for transortation and global warming policies and solutions in Washington State
[32424] Charting paths forward for transortation and global warming policies and solutions in Washington State
The Climate Registry [31277]
A multi-state & tribe collaboration aimed at developing & managing a common greenhouse gas emissions reporting system
A multi-state & tribe collaboration aimed at developing & managing a common greenhouse gas emissions reporting system
The First State of the Carbon Cycle Report (SOCCR) [32387]
Report attempts to quantify North America’s net contribution of carbon to the atmosphere.
[32387] Report attempts to quantify North America’s net contribution of carbon to the atmosphere.
The Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure [33426]
Explores the vulnerabilities of transportation systems in the Gulf Coast region.
[33426] Explores the vulnerabilities of transportation systems in the Gulf Coast region.
The Potential for Carbon Sequestration in the United States [31992]
Examines the methods, technological potential, and possible costs of carbon sequestration in the United States.
[31992] Examines the methods, technological potential, and possible costs of carbon sequestration in the United States.
The Potential Impacts of Climate Change on U.S. Transportation [33317]
How more rain, more large hurricanes, thawing permafrost, etc from global warming effects the transportation system
How more rain, more large hurricanes, thawing permafrost, etc from global warming effects the transportation system
Tool for Assessing Your Business's Carbon Footprint [32605]
Carbon footprint calculator - download the MS excel file.
Carbon footprint calculator - download the MS excel file.
Trade-Offs in Allocating Allowances for CO2 Emissions [32983]
Effects of allocating CO2 emission allowances to the total cost of a cap-and-trade policy to the US economy.
[32983] Effects of allocating CO2 emission allowances to the total cost of a cap-and-trade policy to the US economy.
Transportation and Global Warming Solutions [32423]
Changing transportation and land use to reduce global warming emissions
[32423] Changing transportation and land use to reduce global warming emissions
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports [31197]
Prepared annually by EPA, presents estimates of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and sinks
Prepared annually by EPA, presents estimates of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and sinks
UK: Marine Climate Change Impacts Annual Report Card [32470]
Scientific evidence observing large changes in the marine environment from climate change
[32470] Scientific evidence observing large changes in the marine environment from climate change
UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [30229]
Homepage of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Homepage of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
UN: Global Environmental Outlook Yearbook 2006 [32469]
Third annual survey of the changing global environment, featuring world experts in environmental research
Third annual survey of the changing global environment, featuring world experts in environmental research
US Global Change Research Information Office [31271]
Information on climate change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies
Information on climate change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies
US Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Program [31278]
Official greenhouse gas emissions reporting system (voluntary) - Federal 1605b Program
Official greenhouse gas emissions reporting system (voluntary) - Federal 1605b Program
Weather and Climate Forecasts [31170]
2006 report - analyzes how uncertainty can be better estimated in weather and climate forecasting decisions
2006 report - analyzes how uncertainty can be better estimated in weather and climate forecasting decisions
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