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 | | | The U.S. low carbon economics tool | | March 2010
A new model enables analysis of the potential economic implications of a wide variety of possible energy and climate policies. | Read more |
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| | | Greenhouse gas abatement potential in Poland | | December 2009
All countries are looking into how to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Poland has significant potential to reduce its emissions, but seizing this potential will be a challenge. Fast and decisive action will be needed to realize this opportunity.
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| | | Pathways to an energy- and carbon-efficient Russia | | December 2009
With energy-efficiency measures, Russia can grow GDP up to 6 percent per annum with no increase in energy consumption or carbon emissions. The report shows that by 2030 Russia could cut its energy usage by 23 percent and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 19 percent by implementing 60 economically attractive efficiency measures. At the same time, Russia could achieve its GDP growth aspirations while remaining at its current levels of energy consumption and emissions.
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Download in Russian: Summary (PDF - 524 KB) or Full report (PDF - 2.55 MB)
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| | | Charting our water future | | November 2009
While meeting competing demands for water is a considerable challenge, this report provides greater clarity on the scale of that challenge and how it can be met cost effectively. | | Read more on the CCSI Water site |
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| | | Greenhouse gas abatement potential in Israel | | November 2009
Israel's overall GHG emission abatement potential is limited in comparison to that of other countries. This study identifies technical and behavioral abatement measures that could reduce Israel's expected doubling of GHG emissions by 2030 by almost three-quarters. The total net cost to the economy of implementing all technical measures would be approximately zero in 2030, but it requires action by all constituencies.
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| | | Global corporate footprint—risks, opportunities, and management options | | November 2009
This paper explores global water challenges that are of particular relevance to large corporate users, presents analytical approaches that can help companies make better decisions about water, and outlines recommendations for the years ahead. | | Read the report (PDF - 649 KB) |
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