CGC Publications

Peer-reviewed Publications

Plikunas S, BR Pearson, J Monast, A Vengosh, RB Jackson. 2011. Considering shale gas extraction in North Carolina: lessons from other states. Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum, in press.
Michalak AM, RB Jackson, G Marland, CL Sabine, and the Carbon Cycle Science Working Group. 2011. A U.S. Carbon Cycle Science Plan, U.S. Carbon Cycle Science Program, Washington, DC.
Jackson RB, Osborn SG, A Vengosh, NR Warner. 2011. Reply to Davies: Hydraulic fracturing remains a possible mechanism for observed methane contamination of drinking water. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, U.S.A. 108: E872; doi:10.1073/pnas.1113768108 .
Osborn SG, A Vengosh, NR Warner, RB Jackson. 2011. Reply to Saba and Orzechowski and Schon: Methane contamination of drinking water accompanying gas-well drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, U.S.A. 108: E665-E666; doi:10.1073/pnas.1109270108.
Chandel MK, LF Pratson, RB Jackson. 2011. The potential impacts of climate-change policy on freshwater use in thermoelectric power generation. Energy Policy, doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2011.07.022.
Osborn, SG, A Vengosh, NR Warner, RB Jackson. 2011. Methane contamination of drinking water accompanying gas-well drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, U.S.A. 108:8172-8176, doi:10.1073/pnas.1100682108.
Yang C-J, RB Jackson. 2011. Opportunities and barriers to pumped-hydro energy storage in the United States. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15: 839–844, doi:10.1016/j.rser.2010.09.020.
Little, MG, RB Jackson. 2011. Response to comment on “Potential impacts of leakage from deep CO₂ geosequestration on overlying freshwater aquifers”. Environmental Science and Technology 35: 3175-3176, dx.doi.org/10.1021/es200421f.
Chandel MK, LF Pratson, RB Jackson. 2011. The potential impacts of climate-change policy on freshwater use in thermoelectric power generation. Energy Policy, in revision.
McKinley DC, MG Ryan, RA Birdsey, CP Giardina, ME Harmon, LS Heath, RA Houghton, RB Jackson, JF Morrison, BC Murray, DE Pataki, KE Skog. 2011. A synthesis of current knowledge on forests and carbon storage in the United States. Ecological Applications, in press, dx.doi.org/10.1890/10-0697.1.
Jackson RB, JS Baker. 2010. Opportunities and constraints for forest climate mitigation. BioScience 60: 698-707, doi:10.1525/bio.2010.60.9.7.
Jackson RB, J Salzman. 2010. Pursuing geoengineering for atmospheric restoration. Issues in Science and Technology 26(4): 67-76.
Little MG, RB Jackson. 2010. Potential impacts of leakage from deep CO₂ geosequestration on overlying freshwater aquifers. Environmental Science and Technology 44: 9225–9232, doi:10.1021/es102235w.
Eccles, JK, L Pratson, RG Newell, RB Jackson. 2009. Physical and economic potential of geological CO₂ storage in saline aquifers. Environmental Science and Technology 43, 1962-1969, doi:10.1021/es801572e.
Galik, CS, R Abt, Y Wu. 2009. Forest biomass supply in the southeastern United States—implications for industrial roundwood and bioenergy production. Journal of Forestry 107: 69-77.
Galik, CS, RB Jackson. 2009. Risks to forest carbon offset projects in a changing climate. Forest Ecology and Management 257: 2209–2216.
Galik, CS, ML Mobley, and DD Richter. 2009. A virtual “field test” of forest management carbon offset protocols: the influence of accounting. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, doi: 10.1007/s11027-009-9190-9.

Working Papers and Policy Briefs

Research and policy recommendations for hydraulic fracturing and shale-gas extraction by Robert B. Jackson, Brooks Rainey Pearson, Stephen G. Osborn, Nathaniel R. Warner, and Avner Vengosh, May 2011
Electrical transmission: Barriers and policy solutions by Chi-Jen Yang, August 2009
Transaction costs and forest management carbon offset potential by Christopher S. Galik, Justin S. Baker, and Joseph L. Grinnell, July 2009
Residential Energy Efficiency and the American Clean Energy and Security Act HR 2454 by David Hoppock and Jonas Monast, July 2009
Policy Options for the Conservation Reserve Program in a Low-Carbon Economy by Justin S. Baker and Christopher S. Galik, June 2009
The Influence of Technology and a Carbon Cap on Natural Gas Markets by Dave Hoppock, Patrick Bean, and Eric Williams, March 2009
U.S. Carbon Market Design: Regulating Emission Allowances as Financial Instruments by Jonas Monast, Jon Anda, and Tim Profeta, February 2009
Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG): Technology, Environmental Implications, and Economics by Munish Chandel and Eric Williams, January 2009
Energy storage for low-carbon electricity by Chi-Jen Yang and Eric Williams, January 2009
From carbon capture to storage: Designing an effective regulatory structure for CO₂ pipelines by Jonas Monast, December 2008
Wind power: Barriers and policy solutions by Chi-Jen Yang, Eric Williams, and Jonas Monast, November 2008
Plug-in and regular hybrids: A national and regional comparison of costs and CO₂ emissions by Eric Williams, November 2008
Transforming Utility and Ratepayer Support for Electrical Energy Efficiency Nationwide by David Hoppock, Jonas Monast, and Eric Williams, November 2008
A Critical Comparison and Virtual "Field Test" of Forest Management Carbon Offset Protocols by Christopher S. Galik, Daniel deB. Richter, Megan L. Mobley, Lydia P. Olander, Brian C. Murray, October 2008
Integrating State, Regional and Federal Greenhouse Gas Markets: Options and Tradeoffs by Jonas Monast, Aug. 6, 2008
Greenhouse Gas Allowance Allocation: Cost Pass-Through, Sector Differentiation and Economic Implications by Eric Williams, Feb. 26, 2008
Harnessing Farms and Forests: Domestic Greenhouse Gas Offsets for a Federal Cap and Trade Policy: FAQs
Convenient Guide for Climate Change Policy and Technology by Eric Williams, Rich Lotstein, Christopher Galik, and Hallie Knuffman, July 2007
Carbon Capture, Pipeline and Storage: A Viable Option for North Carolina Utilities? by Eric Williams, Nora Greenglass, and Rebecca Ryals, March 8, 2007