Energy
The Potential for Renewable Energy to Provide Baseload Power in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 39-page report examines the potential of renewables to provide baseload power for Australia
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-10-21
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
The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power in the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli commentary assessing the case for and against the use of nuclear power in the Middle East
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-05
The Real Drivers of Carbon Capture and Storage in China and Implications for Climate Policy
FSI
This 29-page US working paper examines the prospects for the large-scale deployment of CCS in China
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-09-05
The Road to Copenhagen: Climate Change, Energy and South Africa’s Foreign Policy
SAIIA
This 30-page South African occasional paper considers the challenges facing South Africa in balancing domestic priorities with growing international pressure to reduce carbon emission
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-12-03
The Russian Federation
Brookings Institution
A 33-page US study of the policies and realities of energy powerhouse Russia
EnergyPosted: 2006-10-31
The Sadrists of Basra and the Far South of Iraq
NUPI
This 25-page Norwegian working paper alalyses internal dissensions with the Sadr movement in Iraq and discusses how US policy might affect these relationships in the future
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-08-20
The South China Sea Hydra
Nautilus Instiute
An article reporting on emerging conflicts between China and ASEAN countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-07-29
The State of Renewable Energies in Europe
EurObserv'ER
A 149-page report (in English and French) offering a complete review of the development of new types of renewable energies, including air turbines, photovoltaic and biofuels as well as two future technologies, ie solar thermal energy and marine energy. It also measures the progress achieved by the EU Member States with regard to the objectives set in the European Commission's White Paper and its Biomass Action Plan
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-27
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
The Trilateral Iranian Nuclear Agreement: Shell games, International Style
ISS
A 3-page commentary on the trilateral Iranian nuclear agreement
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-09
The United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and Proposed U.S. Nuclear Cooperation
CRS
A 17-page US report on the UAE's request for US cooperation in its civilian nuclear programme
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-10
The Vulnerability of Energy Infrastructure to Environmental Change
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper highlighting the need for assessing the impact of a changing environment on us
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-04-29
The Wider Black Sea Region in the 21st Century
CEPS
A 351-page collection of essays on the new dynamics of the Black Sea region
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-07-04
The 'Shale Gas Revolution': Hype and Reality
Chatham House
This 46-page UK report finds that the 'shale gas revolution' - responsible for a huge increase in unconventional gas production in the US over the last couple of years - is creating huge investor uncertainties for international gas markets and renewables and could result in serious gas shortages in 10 years time
EnergyPosted: 2010-09-29
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
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
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
Toward a Sunny Future? Global Integration in the Solar PV Industry
Peterson Institute
A 66-page US working paper analyzing the global integration of the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector and looks in detail at the industry’s recent growth patterns, industry cost structure, trade and investment patterns, government support policies and employment generation potential
Globalisation & International Trade, EnergyPosted: 2010-05-28
Towards a European Energy Community: A Proposal
Notre Europe
This 121-page report looks at European level polices and studies the feasibility of a "European Energy Community"
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-04-13
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
Towards Global Energy Governance
SEF
This 12-page German policy paper focuses on the lack of global energy governance, analyses general requirements for a global energy regime and develops rules and strategies for an equitable access to sustainable energy on an international level
EnergyPosted: 2011-09-15
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
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
Transferring Environmentally Sound Technologies in an Intellectual Property-Friendly Framework
Brookings
This 42-page US paper argues that meeting any environmental regulations standards agreed at Copenhagen will require the use of a plethora of climate change technologies, to which most developing nations do not have access
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-11-05
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
Turkey and the Bomb
CEIP
This 34-page US paper analyzes Turkey’s nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2012-02-21
Turkey's Role in European Energy Security
CER
An 8-page essay discussiong Turkey's crucial role in Europe's energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-17
U.S-Russia Strategic Partnership Against Nuclear Proliferation
CSIS, IFRI
This 29-page analysis identifies areas in which the US, Russia and the EU should cooperate closely to strengthen the nonproliferation regime
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-04
U.S. Global Climate Change Policy: Evolving Views on Cost, Competitiveness, and Comprehensiveness
CRS
A 18-page US overview of evolving domestic views on salient aspects of U.S. Global Climate Change Policy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-07-21
U.S. Moving Toward Ban on New Coal-Fired Power Plants
Earth Policy Institute
A US article commenting on the trend away from coal-fired power plants in the US
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-27
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
UAE Nuclear Agreement; A Model for Southeast Asia
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary analyzes the benefits of the recent nuclear deal between the UAE and Korea Electric Power Corporation
UK Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2007
DEFRA
This 107-page document covers the UK Government's action plan to improve energy efficiency
EnergyPosted: 2008-05-04
Unconventional Gas Shales: Development,Technology, and Policy Issues
CRS
A 53-page US report on the issues affecting the development of unconventional gas shales
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-11-14
Unconventional Gas: Producer Pickle or Consumer Curse?
CSS
A 3-page Swiss analysis arguing that should this prove to be a false dawn for unconventional gas production either on cost or ecological grounds, then consumers are riding for a fall
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-12
Understanding China's Rising Coal Imports
CEIP
This 16-page policy outlook explains how China’s sudden move to import large quantities of coal could influence the global economy, geopolitics, and the environment
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2012-02-24
Understanding Unconventional Oil
CEIP
This 34-page US paper analyzes the shift to unconventional oils and identifies the policies needed to reduce the transition’s harmful effects
EnergyPosted: 2012-05-04
Upping the stakes: Some lessons for the EU from the recent Russia-Ukraine gas crisis
Clingendael
An 8-page Dutch briefing paper calling for a new European approach to applying the lessons of tghe recent Russia-Ukraine gas crisis
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-27
US$147/B One Year On: Political Winners and Strategic Losers
CSS
This 4-page Swiss paper examines the political implications of oil prices as high as $147/b in 2008 or as low as $33/b in 2009 on oil producing countries
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-06
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
Vulnerability and Bargaining Power in EU-Russia Gas Relations
FIW
This 71-page report contains three papers, each addressing selected issues concerning natural gas policy and security of gas supply in Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-21
Watch the Price of Carbon!
CEPS
A 3-page commentary highlighting the environmental damage that would result from substituting pure carbon for hydrocarbon
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-03
Water and Energy Futures in an Urbanized Asia
CSIS
This 65-page US report explores the complex simultaneous phenomena of rapid urbanization, resource management and the broader public policy challenges and opportunities in Asia
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-01-03
Water-Energy Links in Central Asia: A Long-Term Opportunity and Challenge
Brookings Institution
This US article explores the opportunities and challenges faced by Central Asia in respect of water and energy supplies
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-07
What Should We Learn from the Nuclear Crisis?
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary setting out the lessons to be learned from the Fukushima nuclear disaster
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, EnergyPosted: 2011-10-07
Who Owns Our Low Carbon Future? Intellectual Property and Energy Technologies
Chatham House
This 78-page UK report examines two issues, patent ownership of climate-friendly technologies, and the rate of technology diffusion
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-10-03
Why Fukushima Was Preventable
CEIP
This 50-page US paper argues that the Fukushima plant would have withstood the tsunami had its design previously been upgraded in accordance with state-of-the-art safety approaches
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2012-03-07
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 and Gas: Back-up or Back-out “That is the Question”
Clingendael
The focus of this 48-page study is to explore the effect that the deployment of a large share of wind energy has on the Northwest European power generation mix in the current market circumstances
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2012-01-12
Wind Chill: Why Wind Energy Will Not Fill the UK's Energy Gap
CPS
A 50-page report criticising the UK Government's commitment to wind generation
EnergyPosted: 2008-07-09
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
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
World Geothermal Power Generation Nearing Eruption
Earth Policy Institute
A US article on the potential of geothermal power generation
EnergyPosted: 2008-08-19
"A Cinderella Story?": Restructuring of the European Refining Sector
Clingendael
This 123-page energy paper analyses the current phase of restructuring of the European refining sector
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2012-04-13
"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
'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
'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