PubHub - Environment Reports

Taxing Fracking: Proposals for Ohio's Severance Tax

2012-05-21

Publisher: Policy Matters Ohio
Author(s): Patton, Wendy
Published: May 2012
Outlines the proposal to raise the state's severance tax on oil and gas extracted by fracking and return most of the revenues in income tax cuts, concerns with the proposal, and recommendations for using the severance tax to restore jobs and services.
Funder(s): Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, George Gund Foundation
Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Energy/Energy Use; Public Affairs

Climate Change & International Security: The Arctic as a Bellwether

2012-05-13

Publisher: Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Author(s): Huebert, Rob; Heather Exner-Pirot; Jay Gulledge; Adam Lajeunesse
Published: May 2012
Examines how the trend toward seasonally open Arctic waters as a result of global climate change affects geopolitics. Analyzes 2008-12 policy statements and actions by Arctic states, other states with Arctic interests, and multilateral organizations.
Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts
Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Global Climate Change; International Affairs/Development

Climate Change, Migration, and Conflict in Northwest Africa

2012-05-03

Publisher: Center for American Progress
Author(s): Werz, Michael; Laura Conley
Published: April 2012
Examines how climate change affects the number of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa traveling through Nigeria, Niger, Algeria, and Morocco; increased security risks in the region; how these factors exacerbate one another; and intercontinental implications.
Funder(s): Heinrich Böll Foundation, ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius
Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; International Affairs/Development, Migration/Refugee Issues; Environment

The Socio-Economic Value of the Shark-Diving Industry in Fiji

2012-05-01

Publisher: Australian Institute of Marine Science
Author(s): Vianna, G.M.S.; M.G. Meekan; J.J. Meeuwig; D. Pannell; H. Sykes
Published: October 2011
Based on a survey of divers, dive operators, resort managers, estimates business revenues from shark diving and related expenditures by area; tax revenues; and economic benefit to local communities.
Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts, Roger and Vicki Sant, Summit Fund of Washington
Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Biodiversity/Conservation; International Affairs/Development

Capturing Energy Waste in Ohio: Using Combined Heat and Power to Upgrade Our Electric System

2012-04-24

Publisher: Policy Matters Ohio
Author(s): Woodrum, Amanda; Randy Schutt
Published: March 2012
Assesses the state's potential for capturing heat generated during electricity production or industrial processes to meet thermal needs, cut fossil fuel use, and reduce emissions. Recommends ways to remove barriers to combined heat and power adoption.
Funder(s): Carolyn Foundation, Energy Foundation, Garfield Foundation, George Gund Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Kendeda Fund, Kresge Foundation, Leighty Foundation, McKnight Foundation, RE-AMP, Rockefeller Family Fund, Inc., Will Steger Foundation, Wind Energy Foundation
Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Energy/Energy Use; Environment, Global Climate Change

Who's Winning the Clean Energy Race? 2011 Edition

2012-04-17

Publisher: Pew Charitable Trusts
Published: April 2012
Examines 2011 trends in clean energy investment among G-20 nations by country, region, technology, and financing type, with a focus on price competition and its impact on investment, deployment, capacity, and opportunities. Includes country profiles.
Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts
Related Organization(s): Pew Environment Group
Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Energy/Energy Use; Environment, Global Climate Change

Clean & Green: Best Practices in Photovoltaics

2012-04-14

Publisher: As You Sow
Published: March 2012
Outlines the impact of using toxic compounds in manufacturing solar panels compared to the effects of fossil fuels and nuclear power; best management and operations practices for protecting workers and the environment; and considerations for investors.
Funder(s): Arntz Family Foundation, Educational Foundation of America, Miller/Howard Investments, Trillium Asset Management, Walden Asset Management
Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Energy/Energy Use; Environment, Global Climate Change

Community Health Centers: Leveraging the Social Determinants of Health

2012-04-12

Publisher: Institute for Alternative Futures
Published: March 2012
Outlines methods used to study efforts by community health centers to improve the social, economic, and physical conditions that shape health outcomes, patterns observed across programs, and recommendations for expanding and enhancing these efforts.
Funder(s): Kresge Foundation
Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Environment

Surging Seas

2012-03-30

Publisher: Climate Central
Published: March 2012
Estimates sea level rise and risk of floods from storm surges in fifty-five low-lying coastal areas in the contiguous United States; land, populations, and housing at risk; and humanitarian and economic implications. Links to interactive map.
Funder(s): Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Global Climate Change; Disaster Relief, Emergency Preparedness

Impact at Scale: Policy Innovation for Institutional Investment With Social and Environmental Benefit

2012-03-21

Publisher: InSight at Pacific Community Ventures
Author(s): Wood, David; Katie Grace; Ben Thornley
Published: February 2012
Explores policy options to maximize impact investing opportunities for institutional investors and accelerate the development of impact investing practices and products. Presents case studies of and insights from investors and service providers.
Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation
Subject(s): Social Entrepreneurship; Environment