Biofuels, energy security, the environment and human health: Research roundup
2013 roundup of research on biofuels, including public attitudes, health effects, land use, environmental consequences and the long-term outlook.
water
Research roundups, articles, explainers and tip sheets on the subject of water.
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Droughts and the struggle to balance urban and rural water demands
2013 study on how the water supply and management strategies of four cities in the U.S. and Australia have evolved over time.
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Climate change, natural disasters and community resiliency: Research roundup
2013 selection of recent research on the effects of climate change on the built environment and how individuals and communities can best adapt.
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Land use change in the Western Corn Belt threatens grasslands and wetlands
2013 study published in PNAS on the rate and type of land conversion in the corn-growing areas of the Midwest and the impacts on erosion, wildlife and watersheds.
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Global land and water grabbing
2013 study from the Polytechnic University of Milan and the University of Virginia on international land and water purchases by nations and corporations.
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Drought in the United States: Policy implications and research findings
2012 report from the Congressional Research Bureau on the history and current severity of U.S. national and regional droughts, including policy responses.
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The water footprint of humanity
2012 study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on the total amount of water utilized by individuals and societies globally.
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The progressive increase of food waste in America and its environmental impact
2009 study from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases published in PLoS ONE assessing the U.S. food supply, consumption and waste.
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2010 report to Congress on the benefits and costs of federal regulations
2010 report by the United States Office of Management and Budget on the financial costs and benefits of government regulations on the economy.
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Preventing wildfires: Effectiveness of fuel treatment in forests
2011 report from U.S. Forest Service on tree- and plant-thinning techniques used to reduce the chances of intense wildfires breaking out and spreading.
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