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Global Methane Initiative: Converting Harmful Emissions to Usable Energy

Carbon dioxide has garnered the most attention in the climate change debate because it accounts for the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions. But there is good reason to worry about methane, say Nicholas Burger and Noreen Clancy.

Nicholas E. Burger, Noreen Clancy

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Earth Day and RAND

As people around the world prepare for the 42nd annual Earth Day this Sunday, we look back at some of the recent research from RAND's Environment, Energy, and Economic Development program.

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Energy Services Analysis Can Identify Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Changing how a service is provided can create opportunities to conserve energy. A new RAND study does just that, using Energy Services Analysis to identify and evaluate new ways to reduce energy use and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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Green Buildings, Jobs and Summits

If the United States is to be a global competitor in green building technology, it needs to learn from some of the countries that are at the table in Pittsburgh this week, writes Charles Ries.

Charles P. Ries @charles_ries

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Grab Vital Habitat Now: How Riverside County Can Step Up Conservation While Land Prices Are Down

The economic slowdown threatens to put a crimp in ambitious efforts to balance preservation, transportation improvements and development in western Riverside County. It doesn't have to. Actually, it presents an opportunity, writes Lloyd Dixon.

Lloyd Dixon

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Steer a Smarter Course Than Specific Mileage Goals

Published commentary by RAND staff: Steer a Smarter Course Than Specific Mileage Goals, in the Detroit Free Press.

John D. Graham

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Fueling Opportunity

Published commentary by RAND staff: Fueling Opportunity in the Washington Times.

John D. Graham

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Iraqi Oil and the Global Economy

If Saddam Hussein is ousted as leader of Iraq, the United States will face critical decisions about the future of the world's second-largest oil reserves, writes policy analyst James Bartis.

James T. Bartis