National Research Council http://tinyurl.com/m4trvq [Description] Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of death in the world today, with 4,500 people dying from the disease every day. Many cases of TB can be cured by available antibiotics, but some TB is resistant to multiple drugs–a major and growing threat worldwide. The Institute of Medicine’s Forum … Continue reading »
Posted on August 27, 2009 …
Frontiers in Soil Science Research : Report of a Workshop
National Research Council http://tinyurl.com/m824gn Free with registration [Description] There has been renewed interest in soil and soil science in recent years as the recognition that biogeochemical processes that occur at the Earth’s surface influence global climate change, land degradation and remediation, the fate and transport of nutrients and contaminants, soil and water conservation, soil and … Continue reading »
The Implied Cost of Carbon Dioxide Under the Cash for Clunkers Program
Center for the Study of Energy Markets, University of California Energy Institute / by Christopher R. Knittel http://www.ucei.berkeley.edu/PDF/csemwp189.pdf [Abstract] The Cash for Clunker program aims to stimulate the economy, provide relief for automobile manufacturers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this research note, I present estimates of the implied cost of carbon dioxide reductions under … Continue reading »
Cost Estimate : H.R. 3246 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009
Congressional Budget Office http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/105xx/doc10535/hr3246.pdf [From report] H.R. 3246 would authorize appropriations totalling $2.85 billion over the 2010-2014 period for the Department of Energy (DOE) to support research activities to reduce the use of vehicle fuels that generate high emissions. Assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts, CBO estimates that implementing the legislation would cost $2.43 billion … Continue reading »
Fueling the “Balance” : A Defense Energy Strategy Primer
Brookings Institution / by Jerry Warner and P.W. Singer http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2009/08_defense_strategy_singer.aspx?rssid=LatestFromBrookings [From introduction] The U.S. Department of Defense is the world’s single largest consumer of energy, using more resources than 100 nations. Peter Singer and Jerry Warner analyze what can be done to better manage defense energy security by implementing steps to increase energy efficiency and … Continue reading »
