Energy
Economic and Public Health Benefits of Coal-Based Energy
NCPA
This 2-page US brief analysis studies the environmental, health and economic effects of moving from coal-based electric power generation to other forms of energy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-10
Energy Efficiency Policy: Budget, Electricity Conservation and Fuel Conservation Issues
Congressional Research Service
This 37-page US report covers key issues relevant to US energy efficiency policy
EnergyPosted: 2006-10-17
Radioactive Waste Management
Parliamentary Library Service, Northern Territory, Australia
A 17-page Australian paper examining safety issues involved in nuclear waste management
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24
From Review to Reality: The Search for a Credible Energy Policy
SMF
A 26-page critique of the UK Government's Energy Review
EnergyPosted: 2006-10-28
Energy Security and Chinese Foreign Policy in the Hu Jintao Era
Brookings Institution
A 32-page US working paper examining whether a resource war between China and the other major energy-consuming countries is inevitable
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31
The Russian Federation
Brookings Institution
A 33-page US study of the policies and realities of energy powerhouse Russia
EnergyPosted: 2006-10-31
Exploding U.S. Grain Demand for Automotive Fuel Threatens World Food Security and Political Stability
Earth Policy Institute
An article explaining how the fast-growing use of grain in the US for ethanol production poses a threat to world security
Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2006-11-05
Wind Farms: The Facts and the Fallacies
Australia Institute
A 46-page Australian paper assessing the arguments used to justify opposition to wind farms
EnergyPosted: 2006-11-06
Biofuels Production, Trade and Sustainable Development: Emerging Issues
IIED
This 60-page paper seeks to identify the main sustainable development issues involved in the production and trade of biofuels
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2006-11-22
Will the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative Light India?
NPEC, Dalberg
This 57-page report studies the extent to which the US-India nuclear agreement will contribute towards India's energy needs
EnergyPosted: 2006-11-23
Wind Power in Britain and Germany: Explaining Contrasting Development Patterns
AGF
A 48-page report analyzing the contrasting rates of adoption of wind power in Britain and Germany and the reasons underlying this contrast
EnergyPosted: 2006-11-24
Powering Up A Nation: Energy Security in Japan and Australia
Australian Review of Public Affairs
An Australian article comparing the energy policies of Japan and Australia
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-05
Research and Development for New Energy Technologies in the Private Sector
Statistics Canada
A 10-page statistical analysis of private sector expenditure on new energy technology in Canada
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-12-05
From Review to Reality: The Search for a Credible Energy Policy
SMF
A 26-page UK paper offering a critique of the UK government's energy review
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-09
Powerful Connections
Natural Resources Canada
The 84-page report of a study examining the priorities and directions for Canadian investment in energy science and technology
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-19
International Energy
GAO
A 76-page US study on the value of international energy forums
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-21
Are Shorter Work Hours Good for the Environment?
CEPR
A 12-page report comparing US and European energy consumption
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-12-21
Alternative Transportation Fuels: Carbon to Liquid Technologies
CSIS
Five presentations from an event held to discuss future fuels and new energy technologies
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-22
The Price of Energy Security
CEPS
A commentary on the dilemma facing Europe in balancing the needs of energy security and combating climate change
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2006-12-23
Energy Research in Finland 1999-2005
Academy of Finland
A 98-page evaluation of Finnish energy research by a panel of international experts
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-12-23
Energy Security: China
Brookings Institution
This 67-page report analyzes the implications of China's policies for global energy security
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28
Energy Security: Japan
Brookings Institution
This 28-page report covers the implications of Japan's policies for global energy security
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28
The Future of Nuclear Power in the United States: Economic and Regulatory
AEI/Brookings
A 37-page working paper examining the economic and regulatory challenges that must be faced by potential investors in new nuclear power plants in the US
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28
Iran's Energy Vulnerability
MERIA
A 14-page Israeli paper examining Iran's energy balance and its vulnerability to international energy sanctions
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-28
Traffic Signals
ECI
A 4-page UK brief advocating a changeover to the use of LEDs for traffic signals, as an energy saving measure
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-30
Distillery Demand for Grain to Fuel Cars Vastly Understated
Earth Policy Institute
A US update arguing that food supplies for the world's poor are threatened by a dramatic increase in the usage of grain for ethanol production
Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2007-01-07
Coalitions for Energy Innovation
Clingendael
Presentations given at a workshop exploring the possibilities of international cooperation in energy innovation (single page with links to each presentation)
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-09
Rising to the Energy Challenge: Key Elements for an Effective EU Strategy
EPC
This 26-page issue brief calls for urgent, concrete policy development and action to underpin Europe's energy security
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-10
Russia's Oil Woes
AHI
A US article arguing that Russia's renationalization of its energy sector is counter-productive
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-10
Australia's Uranium: Greenhouse Friendly Fuel for an Energy Hungry World
House Standing Committee on Industry and Resources
This 802-page Australian report concludes that nuclear is the only proven technology for baseload power supply that is 'greenhouse-friendly'
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-16
Russia's Natural Gas: Regional Dependence
CRS
A 4-page US report quantifying the extent to which European states and soviet-seccession states are dependent on Russian natural gas
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-16
Ontario Wind Integration Study: Final Report
OPA
A 102-page Canadian wind integration study undertaken to aid in the development of a 20-year strategic integrated power system plan for Ontario
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17
Convergence of Energy and Agriculture: Implications for Research and Policy
FSI Stanford
This 12-page US paper seeks to identify the most critical issues raised by a rapid expansion of biofuel capacity
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17
Nuclear Renaissaince in the Age of Global Warming
OST
An article advocating a cautious reading of recent enthusiastic endorsements of nuclear energy
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-17
Advanced Energy Technologies to Meet Future Needs
GAO
This 73-page report to the US Congress offers recommendations for stimulating development and deployment of a diversified energy portfolio
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-01-22
Looking for the Cure-all? Targets and the EU's New Energy Policy
CEPS
A 5-page policy brief examining the usefulness of long-term targets in the context of the EU's new energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-23
Improving Lives
World Bank
A 64-page report illustrating the potential of renewable energy to transform poor peoples' lives
International Development, EnergyPosted: 2007-01-29
"Friendship" Blockaded: The Russia-Belarus Conflict is a Post-Soviet Turning Point
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on Russia's unilateral termination of its customs union with Belarus, and the implications for the energy security of Germany and Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
Energy Security: Demands Imposed on German and European Foreign Policy by a Changed Configuration in the World Energy Market
SWP
A 28-page German research paper examining the changes in the global energy market and offering recommendations for the EU and Germany to deal with the resulting challenges
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
International Trade in Biofuels: Good for Development? And Good for Environment?
IIED
A 4-page briefing laying out some of the options for ensuring that the biofuels industry supports sustainable development
EnergyPosted: 2007-02-05
Oceans of Work: Arms Conversion Revisited
BASICINT
A 44-page UK report putting the case for diverting resources from nuclear submarines to a programme of civil R&D and manufacture to assist UK energy security and contribute to the global effort against the challenges posed by climate change
EnergyPosted: 2007-02-21
Energy Sovereignty and Security: Restoring Confidence in a Cooperative International System
IEWS
A 33-page policy paper calling for a new structure to deal with resurgent nationalism in the global scramble for energy resources
EnergyPosted: 2007-02-24
Europe's Energy Policy: Economics, Ethics, Geopolitics
FRIDE
A 3-page Spanish commnentary on the EU's approach to the foreign policy dimension of energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-27
Transatlantic Approaches to Biofuels
GMF
The report of a luncheon discussion held on 14 February 2007 to discuss transatlantic approaches to biofuels
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-01
Australia
Senate Standing Committee - Australia
A 218-page Australian report examining Australia's future oil supply and alternative transport fuels
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-05
Analysis of the Impact of Large-Scale Wind Generation on the Ontario Electricity System
Ontario Caucus
A 19-page Canadian report analyzing the potential impacts of wind energy production on the electricity system in Ontario
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-07
China's Energy Governance: Perception and Reality
CIS
A 4-page US analysis of the reality of Chinese energy politics
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-21
Russian-Algerian Cooperation and the 'Gas OPEC': What's in the Pipeline?
CEPS
A 7-page paper examining whether the Russian-Algerian gas rapprochement heralds a threat to the EU's energy security
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-21
International Relations and Security of Energy Supply: Risks to Continuity and Geopolitical Risks
European Parliament
This 44-page study examines whether the EU's import dependency in energy constitutes a strategic threat
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-29
Ethanol and Biofuels:Agriculture, Infrastructure and Market Constraints Related to Expanded Production
CRS
A 16-page US report outlining some of the current supply issues facing biofuels industries
EnergyPosted: 2007-04-03
Secure Energy? Civil Nuclear Power, Security and Global Warming
ORG
A 56-page UK briefing paper examining the security and environmental implications of nuclear power
EnergyPosted: 2007-04-04
Oil for Asia
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper examining the implications of the expansion of Asian national oil companies for international relations, development and the oil market
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-04
Empowering Europe
EPC
A commentary on the agreement reached on energy policy at the Spring European Council meeting
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-06
Nuclear Energy: Balancing Benefits and Risks
CFR
A 56-page US report providing a factual and analytical background to the debate over the benefits and risks of nuclear power
EnergyPosted: 2007-04-20
How Biofuels Could Starve the Poor
CFR
A 5-page US essay highlighting the food security implications of the boom in corn-based biofuels
Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2007-04-21
Innovation in China's Energy Sector
FSI
A 46-page working paper examining the performance of China's national system of innovation in the energy sector
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-04-22
Out of Gas
DGAP
An 8-page paper examining the implications of the Russian gas shortage for Europe's energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-23
State of the Carbon Market 2007
World Bank
A 52-page report documenting the growth in the global carbon market
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-05-07
Towards a Workable Global Emissions Scheme
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
A 14-page report arguing for a strategic technology policy as a major feature of a workable global emissions scheme
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-05-07
China Energy: A Guide for the Perplexed
Peterson Institute
A 49-page US paper examining China's immediate and future energy challenges and the implications for the international community and climate change
EnergyPosted: 2007-05-10
Energy Taxation: Principles and Interests
Urban Institute
A 4-page US article addressing some tax policies that could be crucial components of an energy policy that addresses global warming and energy security issues
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-05-10
Risks and Realities: The New Nuclear Energy Revival
Arms Control Association
A US article examining the revival of interest in nuclear energy
EnergyPosted: 2007-05-10
EU Study for Energy Security of Supply: Updates on the Crisis Capability Index and the Supply/Demand Index
Clingendael
A 101-page updated study developing a model for reviewing and assessing European energy supply security on the basis of pre-agreed criteria
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-12
The Opacity of Russian-Ukrainian Energy Relations
IFRI
A 20-page French paper examining the energy issues at the heart of Russian-Ukrainian relations
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-01
Canada's Energy Future: An Integrated Path
Conference Board of Canada
This 60-page report discusses a wide range of energy policy options for Canada
EnergyPosted: 2007-06-14
Russia's Oil and Gas Challenges
CRS
A 20-page updated US report on the prospects for Russia's oil and gas industries
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-19
Transforming UK Homes: Achieving a 60% Cut in Carbon Emisssion by 2050
ECI
This 5-page paper explores the implications of achieving a 60% reduction in carbon emission from UK homes by 2050
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-19
Emissions Trading versus CO2 Taxes
RFF
A 10-page US backgrounder comparing the merits of CO2 taxes and cap-and-trade programmes
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-29
The International Nexus between Energy and Climate Change
Egmont
A 6-page Belgian paper on the nexus between energy and climate change
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-29
Out of Gas
DGAP
An 8-page German article examining the implications for Europe's energy policy of significant shortfalls in Russian gas supplies
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-02
Oil Development in Africa: Lessons for Sudan after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
DIIS
This 80-page Danish report explores the "resource curse" of oil development in Africa, drawing lessons for Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, EnergyPosted: 2007-07-03
The Energy Situation in the Western Hemisphere
CSIS
This 12-page US paper examines the failure of the Western Hemisphere to integrate energy policy
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-11
Indo-US Civilian Nuclear Cooperation: Reprocessing Issue Reconstructed
IPCS
This 4-page Indian issue brief addresses the issues relating to nuclear reprocessing
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-13
Canadian Energy Overview 2006
National Energy Board - Canada
A 47-page assessment of the Canadian Energy Market
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-16
Too Hot to Handle? The Future of Civilian Nuclear Power
ORG
This 24-page UK briefing paper assesses the practicalities of a worldwide nuclear renaissance
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-17
Thirst for Corn; What 2007 Plantings Could Mean for the Environment
WRI
A 10-page US policy note examining the potential environmental implications of the surge in corn ethanol production
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-07-19
Reciprocity will not Secure Europe's Energy
CER
An article examining the difficulties faced by Europe in seeking to secure energy supplies from Russia
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-26
U.S.-Indian Nuclear Agreement: A Bad Deal Gets Worse
ACA
A memo commenting on the formal US-Indian agreement for peaceful nuclear cooperation
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-06
Increasing America's Domestic Fuel Supply
NCPA
A 2-page brief analysis examining the potential US fuel production from alternative fuel sources
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-06
The Environmental Costs of Ethanol
NCPA
A 2-page brief analysis examining the environmental costs of ethanol use
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-06
The Business Case for Corporate Use of Renewable Energy in Europe
WRI
A 12-page US policy brief giving an overview of the benefits that are motivating businesses in Europe to switch to renewable energy
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-21
Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Getting What You Pay For
WRI
A 15-page US House testimony on the need to establish standards for voluntary carbon offsets
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-21
SCO Summit Demonstrates its Growing Cohesion
PINR
A commentary on the growing influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-22
Nuclear Power Plants: Vulnerability to Attack
CRS
A 6-page updated US report on the security of nuclear facilities to terrorist attack
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-31
Providing Energy Security in an Interdependent World
"Washington Quarterly"
A 10-page US article discussing the complexties involved in achieving energy security in the modern, energy-independent world
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-06
'Clean Coal' and Other Greenhouse Myths
TAI
A 19-page Australian paper addressing some of the most widely repeated myths about reducing carbon emissions
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-09-07
Pipeline Politics: India and Myanmar
PINR
A commentary on the political and energy-related implications of recent developments in the gas field projects of Myanmar
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-10
Renewable Energy: Background and Issues for the 110th Congress
CRS
A 37-page US report reviewing the background for renewables and describing the current congressional debate
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-10
The Fact and Fiction of Sino-African Security Relations
"China Security"
This 27-page article examines the activities of China's national oil companies in Africa
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-18
Biofuels: Is the Cure Worse than the Disease?
OECD
This 57-page paper surveys the issues concerning the adoption of biofuels as an energy source
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-09-21
Getting to Grips again with Dependency: Japan's Energy Strategy
Clingendael
A 70-page Dutch analysis of Japan's energy strategy
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-21
Nuclear Energy in the Next Quarter Century: The IAEA's Role
Crisis Group
A speech addressing how the IAEA might need to adapt to deal with future challenges
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-09-22
Oil and Gas Dynamics in the Gulf of Thailand
PINR
A US economic brief evaluating the possible effects of oil and gas production in Cambodia on internal stability and external relations
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-24
The E.P.R. Targets Mexico's Energy Industry
PINR
An assessment of the security threat posed to Mexico's energy industry by the E.P.R.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-04
'Clean Coal' and Other Greenhouse Myths
Australia Institute
This 19-page Australian paper examines some widely-repeated myths about reducing emissions
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-11
Thorium in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian research paper discusses Thorium and the implications of its use as an alternative source of fuel in nuclear reactors
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-10-11
Biofuels: Risks and Opportunities
Department for Transport - UK
An 8-page UK brief setting out the key issues for biofuels in current UK Government policy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-10-17
Russian Interests and the Hungarian Energy Market
PNIR
A brief commenting on an Austrian offer for Hungary's major energy company
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-22
The Third Wave: Strategic Implications of the Surge in Oil Prices
INSS
An Israeli article commenting on the likely strategic implications of the recent surge in oil prices
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-29
Arctic Scramble Leads Washington to Reconsider Law of the Sea
PINR
A US intelligence brief on the competing national claims to mineral and energy rights in the Arctic
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-29