Global Climate Change and U.S. Law
Global Climate Change and U.S. Law

Author: Michael Gerrard

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 796

ISBN-13: 9781590318164

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This comprehensive, current examination of U.S. law as it relates to global climate change begins with a summary of the factual and scientific background of climate change based on governmental statistics and other official sources. Subsequent chapters address the international and national frameworks of climate change law, including the Kyoto Protocol, state programs affected in the absence of a mandatory federal program, issues of disclosure and corporate governance, and the insurance industry. Also covered are the legal aspects of other efforts, including voluntary programs, emissions trading programs, and carbon sequestration.

Worldwide Petroleum Industry Outlook
Worldwide Petroleum Industry Outlook

Author: Robert J. Beck

Publisher: Pennwell Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780878148547

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An extensive collection of detailed forecasts and historical statistics for the worldwide energy, natural gas, and oil industries. Beck offers detailed commentary on both current and historical issues for both short-term and long-range outlooks. He gives you an understanding of the political and economic conditions, providing a thorough review of recent major events and their impact on the next decade. Forecast tables provided for 2003 to 2007 with long-range forecasts looking to the year 2012. Contents: Worldwide outlook - supply and demand U.S. outlook - supply and demand Capital expenditures Exploration drilling, and production Refining and petrochemicals Transportation Natural gas Other energy sources Worldwide crude production capacity for OPEC, non-OPEC, and total Worldwide capital spending projections Projections of the U.S. wellhead revenues from oil and natural gas production.