Transportation and Climate Change Clearinghouse
Other Official Pages
U.S. Sites
Transportation Research Board (TRB)
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Transportation Research Board
Transportation Research Board Homepage. TRB promotes innovation and progress in transportation through research. TRB provides services to exchange information on current transportation research and practice and manage cooperative research programs and publications.
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Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP)
TCRP was established under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and undertakes research and other technical activities in response to the needs of transit service providers.
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National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
NCHRP was created as a means to conduct research in acute problem areas that affect highway planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance nationwide.
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TRIS
TRIS is a bibliographic database funded by sponsors of TRB.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
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AASHTO
A nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico and all five transportation modes. Its primary goal is to foster the development, operation, and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system.
Air Transport Association
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Air Transport Association
Trade organization representing the principle U.S. airlines.
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
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American Public Transportation Association
A national organization for the bus, rapid transit, and commuter rail systems industry, based in Washington, DC, U.S.
American Petroleum Institute
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American Petroleum Institute
Represents all aspects of the U.S. petroleum and natural gas industry.
American Trucking Association
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American Trucking Association
Official website of the national image and advocacy organization for the U.S. trucking industry and includes news of interest to truck drivers and owners.
Association of American Railroads
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Association of American Railroads
An association of major freight railroads in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Amtrak, and several short line holding companies committed to keeping the railroads of North America safe, fast, efficient, clean, technologically advances, and secure.
Center for Clean Air Policy
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Center for Clean Air Policy
The Center for Clean Air Policy is an independent, non-profit entity advancing cost-effective and pragmatic policies for climate and air quality.
Climate Change Implementation Working Group - Transportation (2008)
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Climate Change Implementation Working Group - Transportation
The group is working to identify actions that can result in significant reductions in transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Washington State.
Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)
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Electric Drive Transportation Association
EDTA is dedicated to advancing electric drive as a core technology on the road to sustainable mobility.
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
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Electric Power Research Institute
EPRI conducts research and development on technology, operations, and the environment for the global electric power sector.
Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group (2009)
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Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group
Provides information on Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group and the Center for Climate Strategies.
National Academy of Sciences
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National Academy of Sciences
The National Academies provides helpful analysis and advice to policymakers and stakeholders through its expert, consensus reports and other activities. The reports are produced by committees of the nation's top scientists, engineers, and other experts who are convened to address key scientific and technical aspects of climate change and other topics.
National Conversation on Climate Action (2009)
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National Conversation on Climate Action
A partnership between the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Local Governments for Sustainability, and the Association of Science and Technology Centers.
Pew Center for Climate Change
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Pew Center for Climate Change
The Pew Center on Global Climate Change brings together business leaders, policy makers, scientists, and other experts to bring a new approach to a complex and often controversial issue. The Pew Center's approach is based on sound science and a belief that people can work together to protect the climate while sustaining economic growth.
Sustainability Program (Oct. 2008)
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Sustainability Program
Information on ODOT's actions towards sustainability, including a report on the agency's climate change related efforts.
Union of Concerned Scientists
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Union of Concerned Scientist
The Union of Concerned Scientists is a science-based nonprofit group working for a healthy environment and a safer world and combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.
Washington State Department of Transportation
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Washington State Department of Transportation
WSDOT is addressing Climate Change in many ways. Environmental components are built into WSDOT's everyday operations including construction, maintenance and ferry activities.
Canada
Environment Canada
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Environment Canada
Homepage of the Canadian federal environmental agency.
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Environment Canada Climate Change Page
Background, reports, and links related to Environment Canada's climate change program.
Transport Canada
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Transport Canada
Homepage of the Canadian federal transportation agency.
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Transport Canada's Environment page
Links to pages on transportation and climate change, as well as other environmental issues.
European Union
European Union Directorate-General for Energy and Transport
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European Union Directorate-General for Energy and Transport
Responsible for developing and implementing European Union policies in the energy and transport field. Includes statistics and reports.
International Sites
International Energy Agency (IEA)
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International Energy Agency
An agency linked to the OECD that represents 25 countries and helps develop joint measures to meet oil supply emergencies, share energy information, co-ordinate energy policies, and co-operate in the development of energy programs.
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IEA Climate Change Page
IEA documents and summaries of publications about climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including transportation-related issues.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
An international panel that assesses published scientific, technical and socio-economic information about the risk of human-induced climate change. The IPCC provides scientific, technical and socio-economic advice to the Parties to the UNFCCC. The panel is open to all members of the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environmental Programme.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
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International Maritime Organization
A United Nations Agency concerned with the safety of shipping and cleaner oceans.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
OECD Homepage. The OECD is an organization of 29 countries that facilitates discussion and development of social and economic policy.
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OECD Climate Change and Transport Page
OECD information on climate change negotiations and policy issues, and on environmentally sustainable transport.
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OECD Technology and Sustainable Development Page
Information about OECD sustainable development activities, including participation in international climate change negotiations.
Resources for the Future (RFF)
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Resources for the Future
Resources for the Future is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that conducts independent research on environmental, energy, and natural resource issues and comprises of programs in nations around the world.
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Information on international climate change negotiations. Includes supporting documentation and country information.
The World Bank
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World Bank Climate Change Page
Information on World Bank activity related to climate change, and on international projects to reduce or prevent GHG emissions.
World Resources Institute
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World Resources Institute
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives. One of WRI four key goals is to protect the global climate system from further harm due to emissions of greenhouse gases and help humanity and the natural world adapt to unavoidable climate change.
