Research Study: “Wirkungsanalyse bestehender Klimaschutzmaßnahmen […] und Klimaschutzprogramms der Bundesregierung.” “An Analysis of the Effects of Existing National Climate Protection Efforts,” produced by Umweltbundesamt, February 2016 Multiple policies have been enacted by Germany’s executive branch in order to further its efforts in meeting energy efficiency. One study carried out by the Umweltbundesamt—a German environmental protection...
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France Leading Research Study
Research Study: “Nuclear Power: A False Solution to Climate Change,” Wise Paris, 2015 In the face of declining nuclear power generation worldwide, nuclear industry leaders and their political and media allies are suggesting that this technology is an appropriate and indispensable solution to fight climate change. In the study, “NUCLEAR POWER: A FALSE SOLUTION TO...
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China Leading Research Study
Research Study: “The Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources and Agriculture in China,” Piao et.al., Nature Magazine , 2010 Piao et al.’s 2010 paper, ‘Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources and Agriculture in China’, published in Nature Magazine, qualifies as the most important research conducted in the past five years in China due...
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Canada Leading Research Study
Research Study: “Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Developments, Prospects, and Reductions,” Government of Canada, Parliamentary Budget Officer, April, 2016 A recent April 2016 report on emissions, prepared by the Government of Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) entitled Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Developments, Prospects and Reductions, is an important climate change research study with implications for Canada’s...
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Brazil Leading Research Study
Research Study: “Brazil 2040: Scenarios and Alternatives for Climate Change Adaptation,” Brazilian Government (2015); “Greenhouse Gas Emissions System,” Climate Observatory, 2014 In the last 5 years, 2 important climate change studies were published in Brazil: ‘Brazil 2040: scenarios and alternatives for climate change adaptation’, partially released in 2015, coordinated by the Strategic Affairs Secretary (SAE)...
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Australia Leading Research Study
Research Study: Various studies on the Great Barrier Reef produced by Australia’s National Environmental Research Program (NERP) 2009-2014 The Great Barrier Reef is an iconic symbol of Australia and has been critical is garnering public support for environmental protections in Australia. One of the Wonders of the Natural World, the Great Barrier Reef encourages tourism...
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Argentina Leading Research Study
Research Study: “Climate Models,” published by Centro de Investigaciones del Mar y la Atmósfera (CIMA-CONICET), Vicente Barros and Carolina Vera, 2015 In addition to being one of the top greenhouse gas emitters, Argentina is also one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Different studies have highlighted this point. For example the country’s geography...
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The Lancet Commissions Report
The 2015 Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change has been formed to map out the impacts of climate change, and the necessary policy responses, in order to ensure the highest attainable standards of health for populations worldwide. This Commission is multi- disciplinary and international in nature, with strong collaboration between academic centres in Europe...
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United States Emissions Reduction Policy
United States: The Clean Power Plan In the United States, Obama’s Clean Power Plan has taken shape as potentially one of the most effective US policies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, specifically carbon dioxide emissions. The Clean Power Plan was put in place on August 3rd, 2015. It outlines a target for reducing carbon pollution...
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United Kingdom Emissions Reduction Policy
United Kingdom: The Climate Change Act, The Renewable Obligations Policy The UK has a very strong stand against climate change and towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This was demonstrated by developing and adopting the Climate Change Act in 2008. The Act is the world’s first legally binding commitment to cutting national greenhouse gas emissions. It...