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Near-Term Feasibility of Alternative Jet Fuels

Aviation has few near-term options to petroleum-based fuels. Alternative fuels that may be available in the next decade may reduce aviation's impact on air quality and benefit nonaviation sectors.

Oct 13, 2009
Report

Report

Strengthening U.S. International Energy Assistance to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improve Energy Security

U.S. international energy-assistance programs, a potentially important tool for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy security, are reviewed and compared with German programs; recommendations are made for further study.

Sep 10, 2009
Multimedia

Imported Oil and U.S. National Security

In this Congressional Briefing held on May 11, 2009, Keith Crane, director of the RAND Environment, Energy, and Economic Development Program, leads a discussion on the links between oil imports and U.S. national security.

May 5, 2009
Report

Economic Costs of Major Oil Supply Disruption Pose Risk to U.S. National Security

While on a net basis the United States imports nearly 60 percent of the oil it consumes, this reliance on imported oil is not by itself a major national security threat. The study finds that the economic costs of a major disruption in global oil supplies—including higher prices for American consumers—pose the greatest risk to the United States.

Apr 20, 2009
Multimedia

What Constitutes an Effective Approach to Limiting Greenhouse Gases?

In this Congressional Briefing, Michael Toman, former director of the RAND Environment, Energy, and Economic Development Program, moderates a discussion on greenhouse gases.

Apr 13, 2009
Testimony

Testimony

Research Priorities for Fossil Fuels: Technology for Greenhouse Gas Reduction

In testimony presented before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, James T. Bartis addresses critical R&D needs and opportunities associated with fossil energy.

Mar 2, 2009
News Release

News Release

Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Production Could Offer Major National Benefits

The federal government can spark the creation of a commercially competitive coal-to-liquids industry by fostering early development of plants that would produce transportation fuels from coal.

Dec 10, 2008
Research Brief

Research Brief

Alternative Fossil-Based Transportation Fuels: Economic Benefits and Environmental Concerns

Alternative fuels derived from oil sands and from coal liquefaction can cost-effectively diversify fuel supplies, but neither type significantly reduces U.S. carbon-dioxide emissions enough to arrest long-term climate change.

Nov 21, 2008
News Release

News Release

Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential but Uncertain Environmental Consequences

Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered.

Oct 8, 2008
Report

Report

Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential but Uncertain Environmental Consequences

Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered.

Sep 19, 2008
Commentary

Commentary

On Carbon Dioxide, a Better Alternative

Instead of the complicated "cap-and-trade" system to reduce carbon emissions proposed in current congressional legislation, a tax on carbon dioxide refunded directly to individuals would cut emissions while cushioning the impact on the pocketbooks of American families, write Keith Crane and James Bartis.

Nov 29, 2007
News Release

News Release

Diesel & Hybrid Vehicles Can Provide More Societal Benefits than Gas Autos

Cars and light trucks powered by advanced diesel technology or hybrid technology can provide larger societal benefits than traditional gasoline-powered automobiles. Vehicles fueled by E85 compare unfavorably with the other two alternatives.

Nov 8, 2007
Commentary

Commentary

Green But Unsafe

Published commentary by RAND staff: Green But Unsafe, in Wall Street Journal, Europe Edition.

Apr 18, 2007
Commentary

Commentary

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.

Mar 16, 2007
News Release

News Release

RAND to Review Renewable Energy Study and Will Issue Corrected Version

December 5, 2006 News Release: RAND to Review Renewable Energy Study and Will Issue Corrected Version

Dec 5, 2006
Commentary

Commentary

Paying for Our Transportation Needs

Published commentary by RAND staff: Paying for Our Transportation Needs, in the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Oct 25, 2006
Commentary

Commentary

Fueling Opportunity

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

May 19, 2006
Commentary

Commentary

Katrina Shows Supply Chain Needs National Attention

Published commentary by RAND staff: Katrina Shows Supply Chain Needs National Attention in the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Sep 26, 2005
News Release

News Release

RAND Study Says High World Oil Prices and Technological Developments Could Make Shale-Derived Oil Competitive

RAND Study Says High World Oil Prices and Technological Developments Could Make Shale-Derived Oil Competitive

Aug 30, 2005
Research Brief

Research Brief

Gauging the Prospects of a U. S. Oil Shale Industry

No abstract is available for this document.

Dec 31, 2003

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