Each week, we review the papers, studies, reports, and briefings posted at the “indispensable” RFF Library Blog, curated by RFF Librarian Chris Clotworthy. Check out this week’s highlights below:
Options in Recycling Revenues Generated through Carbon Pricing
...A new report out recently from the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) provides a detailed look at the current revenue recycling practices around the world [from either the auction of emission allowances or the taxation of carbon emission]. — via International Council on Mining and Metals
MATCH: Metadata Access Tool for Climate and Health
The Obama Administration this week introduced an online tool to improve research into the link between climate change and human health and promote innovative responses to future threats. As climate change triggers more extreme weather events and temperature shifts, it is becoming increasingly important to determine how these changes will affect respiratory illnesses, infectious diseases, allergies, and other... — via United States Global Change Research Program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) most commonly addresses the cleanup of sites it has identified as eligible for the National Priorities List (NPL) by deferring oversight of the cleanup to approaches outside of the Superfund program. As of December 2012, of the 3,402 sites EPA identified as potentially eligible, EPA has deferred oversight of 1,984 sites to approaches outside the Superfund program... — via Government Accountability Office
The Conservation Economy in America: Direct Investments and Economic Contributions
An April 2013 study by Southwick Associates, “The Conservation Economy in America: Direct investments and economic contributions” reports that conservation has measurable economic impacts. The study was produced for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to identify the level of impact that these activities have on the U.S. Economy and to serve as the basis for development of an assessment tool in determining the economic and job activity created by the NFWF’s... — via Southwick Associates for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Green Economy and Trade: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
...At the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) held in June 2012, governments agreed to the outcome document The Future We Want, which makes a commitment to help countries implement clear and practical measures for transitioning to green economies. This document affirms international trade as an engine for development and sustained economic growth... — via United Nations Environment Programme
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