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RL34261 - Russian Energy Policy Toward Neighboring Countries27-Mar-2008; Steven Woehrel; 24 p. Update: Previous Editions: January 17, 2008.... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Russian oil and natural gas industries are increasingly important players in the global energy market, particularly in Europe and Eurasia. Another trend has been the increasing concentration of these industries in the hands of the Russian government. This latter phenomenon has been accompanie.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Energy, International, Economics & Trade |
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RS22673 - Chemical Regulation in the European Union: Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals19-Mar-2008; Linda-Jo Schierow ; 4 p. Update: Previous releases: November 13, 2007 June 7, 2007 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: On June 1, 2007, the European Union (EU) began to implement a new law, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), in EU commerce. It is intended to protect human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals while at the same time protecting the competiti.... [expand] [read report] Topics: International, Information |
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RS21930 - Ethanol Imports and the Caribbean Basin Initiative18-Mar-2008; Brent D. Yacobucci; 6 p. Update: Previous Releases: April 24, 2007 June 2, 2006 March 10, 2006 www.NCSEonline.org/NLE/CRSreports/05jan/RS21930.pdf www.NCSEonline.org/NLE/CRSreports/04Sep/RS21930.pdf.... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Fuel ethanol consumption has grown significantly in the past several years, and it will continue to grow with the establishment of a renewable fuel standard (RFS) in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58) and the expansion of that RFS in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L..... [expand] [read report] Topics: Energy, International |
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RL34394 - Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Issues and Arguments12-Mar-2008; Jonathan Medalia; 78 p. Update: Previous Editions: .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty would ban all nuclear explosions. It was opened for signature in 1996. As of March 2008, 178 nations had signed it and 144 had ratified. To enter into force, 44 specified nations must ratify it; 35 have done so. The Senate rejected the treaty in 1999; the.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Waste Management, International, Risk & Reform |
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RS21858 - Global Environment Facility (GEF): Overview5-Mar-2008; Susan R. Fletcher; 2 p. Update: Previous Releases: March 2, 2007 October 19, 2006 June 2, 2006 March 21, 2006 October 28, 2005 April 5, 2005 June 9, 2004 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The Global Environment Facility (GEF), established in 1991, has served since then as a primary source of funding for several major international environmental concerns. It was designed to provide incremental additional funding for development projects, in order to allow incorporation of environme.... [expand] [read report] Topics: International, Information, Economics & Trade |
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RS22183 - Trade Preferences for Developing Countries and the WTO3-Mar-2008; Jeanne J. Grimmett; 6 p. Update: Previous releases: June 29, 2007 June 20, 2006 April 5, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: World Trade Organization (WTO) Members must grant immediate and unconditional most-favored-nation (MFN) treatment to the products of other Members with respect to tariffs and other trade-related measures. Programs such as the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), under which developed countrie.... [expand] [read report] Topics: International, International Finance, Federal Agencies |
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98-684 - Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections2-Jun-2008; Mark P. Sullivan, Julissa Gomez-Granger; 2 p. Update: Previous Editions August 18, 2005 November 1, 2005 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: This fact sheet tracks the current heads of government in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and provides the dates of the last and next election for head of government. It also provides the national independence date for each country..... [expand] [read report] Topics: International |
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RL34003 - Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of the U.S. Military in Africa10-Mar-2008; Lauren Ploch ; 42 p. Update: Previous Releases: May 16, 2007.... [expand] [read report] Abstract: On February 6, 2007, the Bush Administration announced its intention to create a new unified combatant command, U.S. Africa Command or AFRICOM, to promote U.S. national security objectives in Africa and its surrounding waters. U.S. military involvement on the continent has been divided among thre.... [expand] [read report] Topics: International, Government |
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RS22806 - The Bali Agreements and Forest13-Feb-2008; Ross W. Gorte and Pervaze A. Sheikh; 6 p. Abstract: Climate change and its drivers are receiving increasing global attention. Negotiations in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia, in December 2007 led to an action plan and decision on slowing the rate of deforestation to reduce atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse ga.... [expand] [read report] Topics: International, Forests, Legislative |
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RL34150 - Climate Change: The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Gets Ready for Kyoto 11-Feb-2008; Larry Parker; 30 p. Update: Previous releases: November 6, 2007.... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The European Union’s (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a cornerstone of the EU’s efforts to meet its obligation under the Kyoto Protocol. It covers more than 11,500 energy intensive facilities across the 27 EU Member countries; covered entities emit about 45% of the EU’s carbon dioxide e.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Climate Change, Economics & Trade, International |
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