Download or read book Meeting the Dual Challenge written by National Petroleum Council and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS) is essential to meeting the dual challenge of providing affordable, reliable energy while addressing the risks of climate change at the lowest cost. The United States is uniquely positioned as the world leader in CCUS, with approximately 80% of the world's CCUS capacity and substantial capability to drive widespread deployment in the United States and abroad. Building on expertise and previous research, Meeting the Dual Challenge addresses the entire CCUS supply chain and recognizes that at-scale success requires economic and operational integration across industries, harmonized local/state/federal regulations, innovation and technology development, and broad public acceptance. The report details the actions needed to deploy carbon capture technologies at scale in the United States, an essential climate mitigation technology identified in the majority of global energy outlooks. In the interest of transparency, and to help readers better understand this study, the NPC is making the study results and many of the documents developed by the study groups available to all interested parties. This comprehensive report provides interested parties with the ability to review this report and supporting materials in different levels of detail as follows. Volume III, Analysis of CCUS Technologies, provides an overview and detailed discussions of the technologies used in the CCUS supply chain: Chapters 5-9 provide more detailed discussion and additional information on CCUS technologies. The five chapters in this volume address the capture, transport, geologic storage, enhanced oil recovery, and use of CO2. These chapters provide supporting data and analyses for the findings and recommendations presented in the Executive Summary. Appendices in this volume provide additional background material on CO2 capture and enhanced oil recovery. Additional study materials include Volume I - Report Summary, Volume II - Analysis of CCUS Deployment At-Scale, and additional resources available at the study's website (dualchallenge.npc.org). The National Petroleum Council (NPC), a federally chartered and privately funded advisory committee, was established by the Secretary of the Interior in 1946 at the request of President Harry S Truman. In 1977, the U.S. Department of Energy was established, and the NPC's functions were transferred to the new Department. The purpose of the NPC is solely to advise, inform, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Energy with respect to any matter relating to oil and natural gas or to the oil and gas industries submitted to it or approved by the Secretary. The NPC does not concern itself with trade practices, nor does it engage in any of the usual trade association activities.
Download or read book Meeting the Dual Challenge written by National Petroleum Council and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS) is essential to meeting the dual challenge of providing affordable, reliable energy while addressing the risks of climate change at the lowest cost. The United States is uniquely positioned as the world leader in CCUS, with approximately 80% of the world's CCUS capacity and substantial capability to drive widespread deployment in the United States and abroad. Building on expertise and previous research, Meeting the Dual Challenge addresses the entire CCUS supply chain and recognizes that at-scale success requires economic and operational integration across industries, harmonized local/state/federal regulations, innovation and technology development, and broad public acceptance. The report details the actions needed to deploy carbon capture technologies at scale in the United States, an essential climate mitigation technology identified in the majority of global energy outlooks. In the interest of transparency, and to help readers better understand this study, the NPC is making the study results and many of the documents developed by the study groups available to all interested parties. This comprehensive report provides interested parties with the ability to review this report and supporting materials in different levels of detail as follows. Volume I, Summary of Findings and Recommendations, includes the report transmittal letter, outline of the entire report, preface, executive summary, roadmap for enabling the widespread implementation of CCUS at scale, a complete list of the detailed recommendations of the study, and appendices providing the study request letter, NPC rosters, and study group rosters. This volume provides two levels of summarization. Report Transmittal Letter is the first layer, which submits the report to the Secretary of Energy as the Council's response to his request for advice on carbon capture, use, and storage. It provides a very brief, high-level overview of the report's key messages. Executive Summary is the second layer and provides a broad overview of the study's principal findings and resulting recommendations for enabling the widespread implementation of CCUS at scale. Additional study materials include Volume II - Analysis of CCUS Deployment At-Scale, Volume III - Analysis of CCUS Technologies, and additional resources available at the study's website (dualchallenge.npc.org). The National Petroleum Council (NPC), a federally chartered and privately funded advisory committee, was established by the Secretary of the Interior in 1946 at the request of President Harry S Truman. In 1977, the U.S. Department of Energy was established, and the NPC's functions were transferred to the new Department. The purpose of the NPC is solely to advise, inform, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Energy with respect to any matter relating to oil and natural gas or to the oil and gas industries submitted to it or approved by the Secretary. The NPC does not concern itself with trade practices, nor does it engage in any of the usual trade association activities.
Download or read book Bulgaria written by and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this country study is to evaluate Bulgaria's progress in its transition from plan to market and preparing for membership to the European Union. It examines economic developments during the 1990's with a focus on the 1997-1999 period. This study describes the structural and institutional reforms implemented during this period, their impact and the prospects for accession to the European Union.
Download or read book Chinese and Indian Strategic Behavior written by George J. Gilboy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an empirical comparison of Chinese and Indian international strategic behavior. It is the first study of its kind, filling an important gap in the literature on rising Indian and Chinese power and American interests in Asia. The book creates a framework for the systematic and objective assessment of Chinese and Indian strategic behavior in four areas: (1) strategic culture; (2) foreign policy and use of force; (3) military modernization (including defense spending, military doctrine and force modernization); and (4) economic strategies (including international trade and energy competition). The utility of democratic peace theory in predicting Chinese and Indian behavior is also examined. The findings challenge many assumptions underpinning Western expectations of China and India.
Download or read book Climate Protection and Development written by Frank Ackerman and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on bloomsburycollections.com. Writing about climate change often falls into one of two opposite traps - predicting either calamity or apathy - both of which this book avoids. This is not a story of gloom and doom, of inevitable climate catastrophe. On the contrary, this book spells out, in more detail than usual, what can and should be done to avert the real risks of disaster. Nor is it one of complacent congratulation for "win-win" initiatives, cautiously incremental steps, and "green" consumer choices. Climate Protection and Development summons us to an endeavour worthy of the resources and ingenuity of the twenty-first century - towards bold initiatives with big costs, and much bigger benefits. This book explores the interconnected issues of climate and development, laying the groundwork for just such a new deal. It presents a challenging agenda, and highlights the needs and perspectives of developing countries which may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable to readers in high-income countries. The unfortunate truth is that any large country, or group of mid-sized countries, can veto any global climate solution by refusing to participate, so a solution will only work if it works for everyone.
Download or read book Building Democracy in the Yugoslav Successor States written by Sabrina P. Ramet and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive analysis of how the Yugoslav successor states have coped with the challenges of building democracy since 1990.
Download or read book Challenges of Globalization written by Marika Lerch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-02 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Globalization has been the ""buzzword"" in international political and academic discourse since the 1990s. It is used as a general descriptor of a world in which borders are becoming less and less important, while transnational flows of capital and goods, but also of ideas and people, cultural norms and values, crime, war, and viruses are increasing.If globalization's dynamics are to be fully understood, a reasonable critique is to be formulated, and realistic political proposals to meet the challenges of globalization are to be developed, this complex phenomenon must be dissected. Challenges of Globalization brings together prominent authors of different national backgrounds. They look beyond the buzzword to provide a genuinely ""global"" view of globalization. The editors' introduction provides a ""roadmap"" through the globalization debate and shows the connections between the different aspects covered in detail in the various contributions.This volume deals with two major issues: first, the economic, societal, ecological, and political consequences of globalization, including--but also going beyond--the identification of globalization's ""winners and losers"" worldwide; and second, solutions that have emerged from the current political debate to cope with the various challenges. These include the creation of new global governance structures, fostering a ""global civil society"" that might enhance the democratic legitimacy of global governance, and strategies to be implemented at national and regional levels, allowing states to adapt in ways that make liberalization compatible with development in poor countries and enable the rescue of the welfare state in rich countries.Challenges of Globalization serves as a multi-dimensional and accessible introduction to the globalization debate, and will be of particular interest to academics, policymakers, and international agencies."
Download or read book Human Interface and the Management of Information Information and Knowledge Design written by Sakae Yamamoto and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two-volume set LNCS 9172 and 9173 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Interface and the Management of Information thematic track, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, in August 2015, jointly with 15 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters presented at the HCII 2015 conferences were carefully reviewed and selected from 4843 submissions. These papers address the latest research and development efforts and highlight the human aspects of design and use of computing systems. The papers accepted for presentation thoroughly cover the entire field of human-computer interaction, addressing major advances in knowledge and effective use of computers in a variety of application areas. This volume contains papers addressing the following major topics: information visualization; information presentation; knowledge management; haptic, tactile and multimodal interaction; service design and management; user studies.
Download or read book The Future of Agricultural Landscapes Part II written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-03-18 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Ecological Research, Part Two, Volume 64, the latest release in this ongoing series, includes specific chapters on Tropical Ecosystems in the 21st Century. Chapters in this volume cover topics such as landscape-scale expansion of agroecology to enhance natural pest control, a systematic review and ecosystem services, and the resilience of agricultural landscapes. Provides information that relates to a thorough understanding of the field of ecology Deals with topical and important reviews on the physiologies, populations and communities of plants and animals
Download or read book Challenges in IT and Digital Marketing written by C. P. Kumar and published by C. P. Kumar. This book was released on with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Challenges in IT and Digital Marketing" is an insightful exploration of the rapidly evolving landscapes of technology and marketing in the digital age. In this comprehensive volume, the book delves into the multifaceted hurdles faced by IT professionals and digital marketers alike, addressing critical issues that shape the industry. From the breakneck pace of technological change to the perpetual battle against cyber threats, each chapter examines a distinct challenge. Topics range from the intricacies of regulatory compliance and communication gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders to the pressures of tight project timelines and the constant quest for real-time engagement in the digital marketing sphere. With a keen eye on the future, the book also explores the ongoing challenges of talent acquisition and retention in the dynamic digital marketplace. Whether you are an IT professional seeking to navigate the ever-changing tech terrain or a digital marketer aiming to maximize ROI in a budget-conscious environment, this book provides valuable insights and strategies to overcome the hurdles and thrive in the challenging realms of IT and digital marketing.
Download or read book Challenges to State Policy Capacity written by M. Painter and published by Springer. This book was released on 2004-12-17 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Globalization and New Public Management pose major challenges to the policy capacity of the state. Challenges to State Policy Capacity offers the most timely and comprehensive coverage of contemporary state policy capacity. Drawing on the work by international leading scholars in political science and public administration, the book is indispensable to anyone interested in policy capacity, administrative reform and the state.
Download or read book 21st Century Management A Reference Handbook written by Charles Wankel and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2007-12-17 with total page 1137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 21st Century Management: A Reference Handbook highlights the topics, issues, questions and debates that any student obtaining a degree in the field of management must master to be effective in today′s business world. Providing authoritative insight into the key issues covered in both undergraduate and corporate coursework, this resource offers a particular emphasis on the current structure of the topic in the literature, key threads of discussion and research on the topic, and emerging trends. The Handbook assists readers in structuring meaningful papers and presentation, selecting management areas in which to take elective coursework, and orienting themselves toward a career. Key Features: Offers a free online Teaching Resource Guide, available through the SAGE web site, to provide lecture ideas, homework assignments, ideas for in-class case studies or workshops, team assignments, and more Examines topics through the prisms of globalization and new information technologies, including issues such as remote leadership Takes and ethical and ecological approach to topics such as entrepreneurship to reflect cutting-edge interest Addresses post-September 11 security and crisis management issues Presents insights into 21st-century business issues such as excessive work and outsourcing Discusses diversity, including gender, ethnicity, and age Includes issues of managing nonprofit arts, medical, sports, and philanthropic organizations in the 21st century This authoritative reference serves students′ research needs with information that is more detailed than encyclopedia entries but without the jargon or density of a journal article. The reader who familiarizes him-or herself with the topics included in this Handbook will be at an advantage in any job interview for a position in business. Course textbooks typically are accompanied by instructor resource manuals containing suggested student assignments, activities, and lecture ideas associated with the various chapters and topics. In contrast, reference books often are delivered without such aids. So this free on-line resource manual is unique. For each chapter within Charles Wankel′s 21st Century Management: A Reference Handbook, the chapter author has developed a thought exercise, a lecture idea, a team exercise, paper topic, or similar resource to reinforce the basic ideas within the chapter through an innovative hands-on activity transcending the more constrained assignments included with many management textbooks. Thus, reference librarians can maximize use of the handbook in their collection by referring business and management instructors to this supply of ready-made activities to assist them when they direct students to specific chapters of the handbook as part of their coursework. It′s hoped that this will assist librarians in their supportive dialogues with faculty and students, and business and management subject specialists and liaisons are encouraged to share this resource with their management faculty.
Download or read book International Conference On Learning To Live Together written by D.B. Rao and published by Discovery Publishing House. This book was released on 2005 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: International Conference on Education for all for Learning to Live Together: Contents and Learning Strategies-Problems and Solutions, Document to Assist the Discussions during the Workshops of the International Conference of Education, General Overview of the Forty-sixth Session of the International Conference on Education, Conclusions and Proposals for Action Arising from the Fortysixth Session of the International Conference on Education (ICE), Proceedings of the Conference, Introduction, Responding to Educational Needs, Towards a Shared Vision of Education for Living Together, Contents and Strategies for Learning to Live Together, Some External Conditions for Teaching Learning to Live Together, Agreement on the Guidelines for on Learning to Live Together, Postface: Learning to Live Together : Have we Filed?
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Download or read book Urban Food Production for Ecosocialism written by Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-05 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the critical role of urban food production in strengthening communities and in building ecosocialism. It integrates theory and practice, drawing on several local case studies from seven countries across four continents: China, Cuba, Ghana, Italy, Tanzania, the UK, and the US. Research shows that the term "urban agriculture" overstates the limited food-growing potential in cities due to a shortage of land required for growing grains, the basic human food staple. For this reason, the book suggests "urban cultivation" as an appropriate term which indicates social and political progress achieved through combined labours of urbanites to produce food. It examines how these collaborative food-growing efforts help raise local social capital, foster community organisation, and create ecological awareness in order to promote urban food production while also ensuring environmental sustainability. This book illustrates how urban cultivation constitutes a potentially important aspect of urban ecosystems, as well as offers solutions to current environmental problems. It recentres attention to the global South and debunks Eurocentric narratives, challenging capitalist commercial food-growing regimes and encouraging ecosocialist food-growing practices. Written in an accessible style, this book is recommended reading about an emergent issue which will interest students and scholars of environmental studies, geography, sociology, urban studies, politics, and economics.
Download or read book Best Business Practices for Global Competitiveness written by and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2007 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pace of India's development depends to a large extent on its ability to implement the latest global manufacturing and the information and communication technologies and increase its competitiveness in the international market. In the developing countries world-wide, in recent times, the Pace of India's development depends to a large extent on its ability to implement the latest global manufacturing and the information and communication technologies and increase its competitiveness in the international market. In the developing countries world-wide, in recent times, manufacturing is taking over agriculture which in turn has led to the explosive growth of the service sector, especially in the fields of financial services, information and communication technologies, insurance, education and health. Indias service sector has already become the dominant contributor to GDP, accounting for 46 per cent of the total. Based on the information gathered from case studies, fact sheets and a range of self-assessment tools, and the authors interaction with academicians, bureaucrats, business executives and industrial experts, this book attempts to bring together the best management practices and provides the readers with a toolkit a practical advice. This book projects the hypothesis that no matter what the size or industry sector a company belongs to, there are a few tactics towards successful management which if adopted can phenomenally improve its global competitiveness.
