RAND Research Topic: Energy and Environment2024-03-27T21:01:02ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/energy-and-environment.htmlNot Enough to Just Replace Lead PipesRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/03/not-enough-to-just-replace-lead-pipes.html2024-03-01T18:00:00Z2024-03-01T18:00:00ZFrom late 2023 to early 2024, residents of St. Croix were directed to drink bottled water and then to boil their water to be sure it was safe after testing found elevated levels of lead and severe discoloration in parts of the water distribution system. As the drinking water emergency on St. Croix moves out of crisis stage, officials will need to build public trust and a resilient water system.Beyond the Eye of the StormBryan Frederick; Caitlin McCullochhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2944-1.html2024-03-07T09:00:00Z2024-03-07T09:00:00ZThis paper makes the case that there is much to learn about how climate change may affect U.S. national security. The authors highlight areas where new research is needed and illustrate how climate change may affect the Department of the Air Force.