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Valuing open space in a residential sorting model of the Twin Cities

By CostBenefit on Aug 17, 2010 | In Academic Study/Journal Article, Preservation & Open Space, Midwest, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database/Model, Methods, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Free Report at Time of Entry

Abstract: H. Allen Klaiber and Daniel J. Phaneuf present an analysis of how open space amenities affect residential location choices using a "horizontal sorting model" to estimate household preferences for open space. To parameterize the model, a new and… more »

Conservation and development: Evidence from Thai protected areas

By CostBenefit on Aug 15, 2010 | In Asia, Academic Study/Journal Article, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Preservation & Open Space, Computer Software/Database/Model, Methods, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Free Report at Time of Entry

Abstract: Protected areas are a key tool for conservation policy but their economic impacts are not well understood. This paper presents new evidence about the local effects of strictly protected areas in Thailand, combining data on socioeconomic outcome… more »

Secretary Chu Announces Steps to Implement Cool Roofs at DOE and Across the Federal Government - Cool roofs will reduce energy use, limit carbon pollution and save taxpayer money

By CostBenefit on Aug 3, 2010 | In Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Government Report, U.S., Washington DC, Green Roofs, Newspaper/Mag/TV/Media Story, Regulatory Analysis, Savings, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits, Press Release (May be biased), Free Report at Time of Entry

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu on July 19, 2010 announced a series of initiatives underway at the Department of Energy to more broadly implement cool roof technologies on DOE facilities and buildings across the federal government. Cool ro… more »

Lloyds and Chatham House: Green Energy No Longer Just Nice but Necessary

By CostBenefit on Aug 1, 2010 | In General, Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Computer Software/Database/Model, Savings, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits, Press Release (May be biased), Free Report at Time of Entry

Green energy systems are no longer just a 'nice to have' but are essential in paper from Chatham House and Lloyd's 360 Risk Insight.Reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the search for reserves into more difficult and risky territories as declining pro… more »

Report Finds Virtual Workstyles Could Save U.S. Business More Than $400 Billion a Year - Report Quantifies Benefits of Workshifting for Business, Workers and Nation

By CostBenefit on Jul 29, 2010 | In Non-Environmental, Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Health, U.S., Companies,CSR,Business,Finance, Real Estate Construction Housing, Transportation, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Savings, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits, Free Report at Time of Entry

A report commissioned by Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, (NASDAQ:CTXS), found that virtual work policies could save U.S. businesses over $400 billion per year in increased productivity, lower office costs, and reduced absenteeism and staff t… more »
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