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:
Pennsylvania Climate Impacts Assessments Update
Pennsylvania’s rapid rise as a major natural gas producer since 2009 has not had a significant impact on the state’s climate future, according to a report released by the state. The climate change report, released Monday, acknowledged that there is a lack of data about methane emissions from upstream natural gas development.... — via Pennsylvania State University for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Risk and Opportunity: World Development Report 2014
The latest “World Development Report (WDR)”, Risk and Opportunity: Managing Risk for Development, analyzes risk at many levels and forms and is rich with examples, ranging from job loss and disease to financial crises and natural disasters—often highlighting the costly consequences of mismanaged risk... — via World Bank
An Energy Efficiency Primer for Governors
States have been essential to the progress the United States has made in using energy more efficiently, according to a new paper released by the National Governors Association (NGA). Governors play a critical role in advancing energy efficiency and are supporting efforts to help consumers lower their energy costs, reduce state energy expenditures, defer the need for new power plant investments, strengthen system reliability and reduce environmental impacts. — via National Governors Association
Ramping Up Wind and Solar Would Save Western States 47 Billion, Cut CO2 by 34%
The Western Wind and Solar Integration Study, one of the largest regional solar and wind integration studies to date, explores the question: Can we integrate large amounts of wind and solar energy into the electric power system of the West? — via National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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