Energy
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
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
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
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
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
Empowering Europe
EPC
A commentary on the agreement reached on energy policy at the Spring European Council meeting
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-06
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Australia
Senate Standing Committee - Australia
A 218-page Australian report examining Australia's future oil supply and alternative transport fuels
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-05
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Oil Woes
AHI
A US article arguing that Russia's renationalization of its energy sector is counter-productive
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-10
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
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
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
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
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
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
Energy Security: Japan
Brookings Institution
This 28-page report covers the implications of Japan's policies for global energy security
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28
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 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
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
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
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
International Energy
GAO
A 76-page US study on the value of international energy forums
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-21
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Russian Federation
Brookings Institution
A 33-page US study of the policies and realities of energy powerhouse Russia
EnergyPosted: 2006-10-31
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
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
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
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
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