European Environment Agency http://tinyurl.com/ybkm95s [Abstract] Spanning the centre of continental Europe, the Alps play a crucial role in accumulating and supplying water to the continent. As such, they deliver vital ecosystem services both within and beyond the region, underpinning social and economic wellbeing in vast lowland areas. Troublingly, the alpine climate has changed significantly during … Continue reading »
Posted on September 29, 2009 …
Disaster Recovery : Experiences from Past Disasters Offer Insights for Effective Collaboration after Catastrophic Events
General Accountability Office http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09811.pdf [From summary] In the wake of the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes, coordination and collaboration challenges created obstacles during the government’s response and recovery efforts. Building on GAO’s September 2008 report which provided several key recovery practices from past catastrophic disasters, this report presents examples of how federal, state, and local governments have … Continue reading »
Safe Drinking Water Act : Selected Regulatory and Legislative Issues
Congressional Research Service http://opencrs.com/document/RL34201/ [Abstract] Russian oil and natural gas industries have become key players in the global energy market, particularly in Europe and Eurasia. Another trend has been the concentration of these industries in the hands of the Russian government. This latter phenomenon has been accompanied by an authoritarian political system, in which former intelligence … Continue reading »
Russian Energy Policy Toward Neighboring Countries
Congressional Research Service http://opencrs.com/document/RL34201/ [Abstract] Russian oil and natural gas industries have become key players in the global energy market, particularly in Europe and Eurasia. Another trend has been the concentration of these industries in the hands of the Russian government. This latter phenomenon has been accompanied by an authoritarian political system, in which former intelligence … Continue reading »
Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States
Congressional Research Service http://opencrs.com/document/R40097/ [Abstract] Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes affect communities across the United States every year, causing fatalities, destroying property and crops, and disrupting businesses. Tornadoes are the most destructive products of severe thunderstorms, and second only to flash flooding as the cause for most thunderstorm-related fatalities. Damages from violent tornadoes seem to be increasing, … Continue reading »
Energy Projects on Federal Lands : Leasing and Authorization
Congressional Research Service http://opencrs.com/document/R40806/ [Abstract] A variety of statutes and agency regulations govern leasing and permitting for energy projects, including oil and natural gas development as well as alternative energy projects, on federal lands. This report explains the legal framework for energy leasing and development on federal lands. The report reviews laws and regulations affecting … Continue reading »
