Biodiesel America

Biodiesel America
Author: Joshua Tickell
Publisher: Biodiesel America
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2006
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780970722744

Energy compromise, and the true potential for a fossil-fuel-free future. Book jacket.

Energy Research at DOE

Energy Research at DOE
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2001-12-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309074487

In legislation appropriating funds for DOE's fiscal year (FY) 2000 energy R&D budget, the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee directed an evaluation of the benefits that have accrued to the nation from the R&D conducted since 1978 in DOE's energy efficiency and fossil energy programs. In response to the congressional charge, the National Research Council formed the Committee on Benefits of DOE R&D on Energy Efficiency and Fossil Energy. From its inception, DOE's energy R&D program has been the subject of many outside evaluations. The present evaluation asks whether the benefits of the program have justified the considerable expenditure of public funds since DOE's formation in 1977, and, unlike earlier evaluations, it takes a comprehensive look at the actual outcomes of DOE's research over two decades.

History of U.S. Federal and State Governments' Work with Soybeans (1862-2017)

History of U.S. Federal and State Governments' Work with Soybeans (1862-2017)
Author: William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
Total Pages: 3583
Release: 2017-04-24
Genre:
ISBN: 1928914918

The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 362 photographs and illustrations. Free of charge in digital PDF format on Google Books

The Power of Change

The Power of Change
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2016-09-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309371422

Electricity, supplied reliably and affordably, is foundational to the U.S. economy and is utterly indispensable to modern society. However, emissions resulting from many forms of electricity generation create environmental risks that could have significant negative economic, security, and human health consequences. Large-scale installation of cleaner power generation has been generally hampered because greener technologies are more expensive than the technologies that currently produce most of our power. Rather than trade affordability and reliability for low emissions, is there a way to balance all three? The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment of Increasingly Clean Energy Technologies considers how to speed up innovations that would dramatically improve the performance and lower the cost of currently available technologies while also developing new advanced cleaner energy technologies. According to this report, there is an opportunity for the United States to continue to lead in the pursuit of increasingly clean, more efficient electricity through innovation in advanced technologies. The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment of Increasingly Clean Energy Technologies makes the case that America's advantagesâ€"world-class universities and national laboratories, a vibrant private sector, and innovative states, cities, and regions that are free to experiment with a variety of public policy approachesâ€"position the United States to create and lead a new clean energy revolution. This study focuses on five paths to accelerate the market adoption of increasing clean energy and efficiency technologies: (1) expanding the portfolio of cleaner energy technology options; (2) leveraging the advantages of energy efficiency; (3) facilitating the development of increasing clean technologies, including renewables, nuclear, and cleaner fossil; (4) improving the existing technologies, systems, and infrastructure; and (5) leveling the playing field for cleaner energy technologies. The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment of Increasingly Clean Energy Technologies is a call for leadership to transform the United States energy sector in order to both mitigate the risks of greenhouse gas and other pollutants and to spur future economic growth. This study's focus on science, technology, and economic policy makes it a valuable resource to guide support that produces innovation to meet energy challenges now and for the future.

Eco2 Cities

Eco2 Cities
Author: Hiroaki Suzuki
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2010-05-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 082138144X

This book is a point of departure for cities that would like to reap the many benefits of ecological and economic sustainability. It provides an analytical and operational framework that offers strategic guidance to cities on sustainable and integrated urban development.

Management Policies

Management Policies
Author: United States. National Park Service
Publisher:
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1988
Genre: National parks and reserves
ISBN:

Getting Ahead of the Curve

Getting Ahead of the Curve
Author: Andrew J. Hoffman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2006
Genre: Climatic changes
ISBN:

This report serves as a "how to" guide for corporate decision makers as they navigate rapidly-changing global markets. The report presents an in-depth look at the development and implementation of corporate strategies that take into account climate-related risks and opportunities. The report is comprised of two main sections: 1. The Synthesis Report lays out a step-by-step approach for incorporating climate change into corporate strategies and is primarily based on results from a 100-question survey completed by 31 companies. 2. The Case Studies section features the lessons learned at each step of the strategy development process by these six companies: Cinergy (now Duke Energy), Swiss Re, DuPont, Alcoa, The Shell Group, Whirlpool Corporation.