Worldwide Emerging Environmental Issues Affecting the U.S. Military. January 2009

Abstract

CONTENTS: Item 1. U.S. Policy Shift May Improve International Environmental Security. Item 2. Green Economy a Solution for Addressing the Global Economic Crisis. Item 3. European Energy Security Strategies. Item 4. Global Plan to Address Freshwater Supplies Negotiated. Item 5. The Woodrow Wilson International Center Opens Synthetic Biology Project. Item 6. Technological Advances with Environmental Security Implications: 6.1 New Process Improves Water Desalination Efficiency. 6.2 Another "Green" Concrete Announced. 6.3 Biodegradable Plastic Bags. 6.4 Cheaper LEDs. 6.5 New Detection and Cleanups Techniques. Item 7. Updates on Previously Identified Issues: 7.1 New Chemicals Considered for Toxic Lists. 7.2 New Jersey Ports Pushing for Toxic Diesels Ban. 7.3 Chemical and Biosecurity Issues. 7.4 Arctic Security and Sovereignty Debate Continues. 7.5 Greenhouse Gas Observing Satellite Could Help Enforcing Environmental Regulations. 7.6 India to Enact Regulation Curbing Plastic Bags Use. 7.7 Climate Change. Item 8. Reports Suggested for Review: 8.1 State of the World 2009. 8.2 8.2 New 2009 Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA526917

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Climate Change
  • Detectors
  • Droughts
  • Energy Security
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Security
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanotechnology
  • Quantum Dots
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Storm Surges

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Space