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Date July 28, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-71 Title

Climate Engineering: Technical Status, Future Directions, and Potential Responses

GAO July 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Center for Science, Technology, and Engineering Report to Congressional Requester TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Climate engineering Technical status, future directions, and potential responses 1 What is the current state of climate engineering technology and related science? Science Technology 2 What are potential future directions for research ...
Date Sept. 23, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-903 Title

Climate Change: A Coordinated Strategy Could Focus Federal Geoengineering Research and Inform Governance Efforts

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2010 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE A Coordinated Strategy Could Focus Federal Geoengineering Research and Inform Governance Efforts GAO-10-903 September 2010 CLIMATE CHANGE Accountability • Integrity • Reliability A Coordinated Strategy Could Focus Federal Geoengi...
Date July 30, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-818 Title

Climate Change: The Quality, Comparability, and Review of Emissions Inventories Vary Between Developed and Developing Nations

United States Government Accountability Office GAO July 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE The Quality, Comparability, and Review of Emissions Inventories Vary Between Developed and Developing Nations GAO-10-818 July 2010 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-818, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability The Quality, Comparability, and ...
Date June 16, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-675 Title

Coal Power Plants: Opportunities Exist for DOE to Provide Better Information on the Maturity of Key Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters COAL POWER PLANTS Opportunities Exist for DOE to Provide Better Information on the Maturity of Key Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions GAO-10-675 June 2010 COAL POWER PLANTS Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-675, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Opportu...
Date March 18, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-546T Title

Climate Change: Preliminary Observations on Geoengineering Science, Federal Efforts, and Governance Issues

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 12:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, March 18, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Preliminary Observations on Geoengineering Science, Federal Efforts, and Governance Issues Statement of Frank Rusco, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-10-546T Mar...
Date Feb. 25, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-336 Title

Vehicle Fuel Economy: NHTSA and EPA's Partnership for Setting Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Analysis and Should Be Maintained

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY NHTSA and EPA’s Partnership for Setting Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Analysis and Should Be Maintained GAO-10-336 February 2010 VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY Highligh...
Date Feb. 24, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-377 Title

Climate Change: Observations on Options for Selling Emissions Allowances in a Cap-and-Trade Program

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2010 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CLIMATE CHANGE Observations on Options for Selling Emissions Allowances in a Cap-and-Trade Program GAO-10-377 February 2010 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-377, a report to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabili...
Date July 8, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-724R Title

Climate Change Trade Measures: Considerations for U.S. Policy Makers

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 8, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Committee on Finance, Chairman United States Senate Subject: Climate Change Trade Measures: Considerations for U.S. Policy Makers Dear Mr. Chairman: Changes in the earth’s climate attributable to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases may have significant environmental and economic imp...
Date July 8, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-875T Title

Climate Change Trade Measures: Estimating Industry Effects

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CLIMATE CHANGE TRADE MEASURES Estimating Industry Effects Statement of Loren Yager, Director International Affairs and Trade GAO-09-875T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear...
Date June 8, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-554 Title

Aviation and Climate Change: Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help Control Emissions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2009 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help Control Emissions GAO-09-554 June 2009 AVIATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-554, a report to congressional committees Accountability Int...
Date March 11, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-465T Title

Clean Coal: DOE Should Prepare a Comprehensive Analysis of the Relative Costs, Benefits, and Risks of a Range of Options for FutureGen

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives CLEAN COAL DOE Should Prepare a Comprehensive Analysis of the Relative Costs, Benefits, and Risks of a Range of Options for FutureGen Statement of Ma...
Date March 5, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-456T Title

Climate Change: Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 5, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation Statement of John Stephenson, Director Natural Resources ...
Date Feb. 13, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-248 Title

Clean Coal: DOE's Decision to Restructure FutureGen Should Be Based on a Comprehensive Analysis of Costs, Benefits, and Risks

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN COAL DOE’s Decision to Restructure FutureGen Should Be Based on a Comprehensive Analysis of Costs, Benefits, and Risks GAO-09-248 February 2009 CLEAN COAL Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-248, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DOE’s Decision to Restru...
Date Nov. 18, 2008 Report No. GAO-09-151 Title

International Climate Change Programs: Lessons Learned from the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme and the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism

United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMS Lessons Learned from the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme and the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism GAO-09-151 November 2008 Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-151, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability IN...
Date Sept. 30, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1080 Title

Climate Change: Federal Actions Will Greatly Affect the Viability of Carbon Capture and Storage As a Key Mitigation Option

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2008 Report to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Federal Actions Will Greatly Affect the Viability of Carbon Capture and Storage As a Key Mitigation Option GAO-08-1080 September 2008 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-1080, a report to the C...
Date Aug. 29, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1048 Title

Carbon Offsets: The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growing, but Quality Assurance Poses Challenges for Market Participants

United States Government Accountability Office GAO August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CARBON OFFSETS The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growing, but Quality Assurance Poses Challenges for Market Participants GAO-08-1048 August 2008 CARBON OFFSETS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-1048, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growin...
Date May 9, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-605 Title

Climate Change: Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change GAO-08-605 May 2008 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-605, a report to Congressional requesters. Accountability Integrity Reliability Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climat...
Date May 6, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-706T Title

Aviation and the Environment: NextGen and Research and Development Are Keys to Reducing Emissions and Their Impact on Health and Climate

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2008 AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT NextGen and Research and Development Are Keys to Reducing Emissions and Their Impact on Health and Climate Statement of Gerald L....
Date May 1, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-601R Title

Energy: Economic and Other Implications of Switching from Coal to Natural Gas at the Capitol Power Plant and at Electricity-Generating Units Nationwide

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 1, 2008 The Honorable Mary L. Landrieu Chair The Honorable Lamar Alexander Ranking Member Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chair The Honorable Tom Latham Ranking Member Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Committee on Appropriations House ...
Date Dec. 23, 2003 Report No. GAO-04-98 Title

Climate Change: Selected Nations' Reports on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Varied in Their Adherence to Standards

United States General Accounting Office GAO December 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE Selected Nations’ Reports on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Varied in Their Adherence to Standards GAO-04-98 a December 2003 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights of GAO-04-98, a report to the Chairmen, Committee on Energy and Commerce and its Subcommittees on Energy and Air Quality and Oversight and Invest...
Date Oct. 28, 2003 Report No. GAO-04-146R Title

Climate Change: Trends in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Emissions Intensity in the United States and Other High-Emitting Nations

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 28, 2003 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Ranking Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate The Honorable John F. Kerry Ranking Member Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Subject: Climate Change: Trends in G...
Date Oct. 1, 2003 Report No. GAO-04-131T Title

Climate Change: Preliminary Observations on the Administration's February 2002 Climate Initiative

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2003 CLIMATE CHANGE Preliminary Observations on the Administration’s February 2002 Climate Initiative Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-04-131T Oct...
Date Oct. 30, 2002 Report No. GAO-03-49 Title

Air Pollution: Meeting Future Electricity Demand Will Increase Emission of Some Harmful Substances

United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR POLLUTION Meeting Future Electricity Demand Will Increase Emissions of Some Harmful Substances GAO-03-49 October 2002 AIR POLLUTION Meeting Future Electricity Demand Will Increase Emissions of Some Harmful Substances Highlights of GAO-03-49, a report to the Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Environmen...
Date Feb. 18, 2000 Report No. RCED-00-57 Title

Aviation and the Environment: Aviation's Effects on the Global Atmosphere Are Potentially Significant and Expected to Grow

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2000 Report to the Honorable James L. Oberstar, Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Aviation’s Effects on the Global Atmosphere Are Potentially Significant and Expected to Grow GAO/RCED-00-57 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: Objectives, Scope, an...
Date Aug. 23, 1999 Report No. RCED-99-248 Title

International Environment: Experts' Observations on Enhancing Compliance With a Climate Change Agreement

United States General Accounting Office GAO August 1999 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT Experts’ Observations on Enhancing Compliance With a Climate Change Agreement GAO/RCED-99-248 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-283174 Aug...
Date June 29, 1998 Report No. RCED-98-154 Title

Climate Change: Information on the U.S. Initiative on Joint Implementation

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 1998 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Information on the U.S. Initiative on Joint Implementation GAO/RCED-98-154 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279654 June 29, 1998 The Honorable John D. D...
Date March 24, 1998 Report No. RCED-98-107R Title

Department of Energy: Voluntary Reporting Program for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

GAO United States General Accounting Office Washin&,on, D.C. 20548 Resources, Connnunity, Economic Development and Division 1603s-f B-279345 March 24, 1998 The Honorable Henry Waxman Ranking Minority Member Committee on Govevent Reform and Oversight House of Representatives Subject: DeDartment of Enerm: Voluntarv ReDorting Program for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions As requested, we are provid...
Date Sept. 4, 1996 Report No. RCED-96-188 Title

Global Warming: Difficulties Assessing Countries' Progress Stabilizing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

United States General Accounting Office GAO September 1996 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives GLOBAL WARMING Difficulties Assessing Countries’ Progress Stabilizing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases G A O years 1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-188 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Developmen...
Date Dec. 16, 1994 Report No. RCED-95-30 Title

Air Pollution: Allowance Trading Offers an Opportunity to Reduce Emissions at Less Cost

United States General Accounting Office GAO December 1994 Report to the Chairman, Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives AIR POLLUTION Allowance Trading Offers an Opportunity to Reduce Emissions at Less Cost GAO/RCED-95-30 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Econo...
Date Sept. 28, 1990 Report No. RCED-90-58 Title

Global Warming: Emission Reductions Possible as Scientific Uncertainties Are Resolved

. ‘, ., :, .” 2. _‘. i . I. ., ,. . ,, ,: ,_,,I ^ :. “.. ./ ., ,, -‘, ‘.’ :. ,. . ..I- .: Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-240222 September Z&l990 The Honorable Mike Synar Chairman, Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: This report provides an overview of federal...