A History of the Energy We Have Consumed
Early in Richard Rhodes’s new book, “Energy: A Human History,” we hear of a prominent citizen using colorful language to lament the state of his polluted city and urge his government to shut down indu
Research
Trump’s Trade War Has a Bright Side for Canada
Last week was a trying one for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. You may think that I am referring to the imposition of U.S. tariffs on imports of Canadian steel.
The Art of Research: A Divergent/Convergent Thinking Framework and Opportunities for Science-Based Approaches
Applying science to the current art of producing engineering and research knowledge has proven difficult, in large part because of its seeming complexity.
The Welfare Economics of Alternative Renewable Resource Strategies
This study, originally published in 1990, seeks to address several important policy questions associated with the ongoing depletion of forested wetlands.
Foreword
The United States and China together account for a disproportionate 45 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions.
Policy Surveillance: Its Role in Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluating and Learning
Successfully mitigating the risks posed by climate change will necessitate substantial efforts by consumers, businesses and governments in nearly 200 countries to change their activities that are cont
Solar Geoengineering as Part of an Overall Strategy for Meeting the 1.5°C Paris Target
Solar geoengineering refers to deliberately reducing net radiative forcing by reflecting some sunlight back to space, in order to reduce anthropogenic climate changes; a possible such approach would b
Trump Has Options If Oil Market Panics About Iran
Oil markets have so far reacted to President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal without either enthusiasm or panic — without even much apparent interest.
Collapse of Russia-Saudi Oil Deal Could Push Prices Down
As the market reaction to the strikes on Syria demonstrated, increased tensions in the Middle East often force oil prices higher.
Production of Sulfates Onboard an Aircraft: Implications for the Cost and Feasibility of Stratospheric Solar Geoengineering
Injection of sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere, a form of solar geoengineering, has been proposed as a means to reduce some climatic changes by decreasing net anthropogenic radiative forcing.
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