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Phase II: Study Plan for the Development of Background Papers

Description: Following the Advisory Group Meeting of 13 June 2006, this report outlines the scopes and methodologies for the preparation of the Secretariat Report and the associated Background Papers. Attachments are not included.
Date: October 10, 2006
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Trade Liberalization and the Porter Effect

Description: Does trade liberalization make the environment dirtier or cleaner? Theory suggests the possibility of both. Copeland and Taylor’s (2003) composition effect changes the mix of goods produced either according to comparative advantage, or due to foreign factor inflows, particularly capital. The composition effect may or may not cause degradation of the environment in the country that has a comparative advantage in the production of pollution intensive goods. Ederington et al. 2004, that trade libe… more
Date: March 10, 2006
Creator: Gawande, Kishore & Islas-Camargo, Alejandro
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Scale, Technique and Composition Effect in the Mexican Agricultural Sector

Description: This paper contributes to the small, but growing, literature that aims to explore the environmental impacts in the agricultural sector in Mexico during the post NAFTA period – both among Industrialized and Communal (ejido) farmers – as well as the influence of the national and multilateral institutional framework on these outcomes.
Date: March 10, 2006
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Opportunities and Barriers for Renewable Energy in NAFTA

Description: This paper provides an overview and perspective of both the renewable energy industry in North America and governmental measures in the NAFTA countries to support renewables. The paper goes on to examine the law of the North American Free Trade Agreement [NAFTA] and applicable GATT/WTO provisions with a view to considering whether NAFTA creates obstacles to governmental measures to support renewables but also whether there are opportunities under NAFTA to challenge regulatory barriers to the de… more
Date: February 10, 2006
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The Maquiladora Electronics Industry and the Environment Along Mexico’s Northern Border

Description: This paper intends to draw attention on the importance of dealing with the environmental problems of the electronics assembly industry in Mexico. The reasons for this concern are motivated by the vulnerable environmental conditions in which these enterprises are set up, particularly those located in the northern Mexican border region, the potentially negative effects on maquiladora workers’s health as a result of using toxic substances in the assembly process, as well as the missed opportunitie… more
Date: November 10, 2005
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The Effect of NAFTA on Energy and Environmental Efficiency in Mexico

Description: In this paper, I ask whether entry into NAFTA has made Mexico more or less like the United States and Canada in terms of pollution per capita and per dollar of GDP; what has happened to the trends in the various indicators; and what the consequent effects on environmental quality have been. Energy use and emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are examined using a variety of econometric tests and models. The results show that the extreme predictions of the outcomes of N… more
Date: December 10, 2005
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The North American Green Purchasing Initiative’s Eco-S.A.T.

Description: The Eco-S.A.T., NAGPI’s environmental purchasing self-assessment tool, consists of best practices guides Part A and B as well as the corresponding checklists A and B. Part A, "Infrastructure" assesses the degree to which your organization has adequate policies and practices in place. Part B, "Procurement Process", highlights the environmental considerations faced at each step of the procurement process.
Date: February 10, 2004
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Health Impacts of Air Pollution on Morbidity and Mortality Among Children of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Description: The results obtained provide information on the adverse health effect of air pollution among children. The number of cases attributable to air pollution can then be calculated in order to provide decision makers with an estimate of the burden of diseases associated with this environmental threat among children who are vulnerable because of their living conditions.
Date: November 10, 2003
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CEC Policy Brief on Flood Costing

Description: The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) recognized information gaps in estimating economic impacts of floods in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It initiated in 2019 a collaborative research project, led by experts from the three countries. During 2019-2021, this project entitled “Costing Floods and Other Extreme Events” has brought together governmental agencies, academic institutions, and stakeholders from the private sector and communities. The work presented in this policy … more
Date: August 10, 2021
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Scientific Guidelines for Designing Resilient Marine Protected Area Networks in a Changing Climate

Description: Climate change, along with pollution and overfishing, is one of the great challenges facing North America’s shared oceans today. Through the project Engaging Communities to Conserve Marine Biodiversity through NAMPAN (North American Marine Protected Areas Network) the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) gathered scientific information on the impact of climate change on marine protected area (MPA) networks to improve the design and management process for healthier, more resilient ocea… more
Date: July 10, 2012
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[President's Export Council AI Recommendations]

Description: Report of recommendations for advancing United States leadership in the development and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) from the President's Export Council (PEC). These recommendations provide a roadmap for aligning the United States' trade and domestic policies with the dynamic opportunities and challenges presented by AI.
Date: December 10, 2024
Creator: Ein, Mark
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Surveyor VI Mission Report: Part 2 - Science Results

Description: Report discussing the Surveyor VI mission, the sixth in a series of seven unmanned spacecraft designed to soft-land on the moon and return engineering and scientific data. This part presents the scientific data derived from the mission, and the scientific analyses conducted by the Surveyor Scientific Evaluation Advisory Team, the Surveyor Investigator Teams, and the Associated Working Groups.
Date: January 10, 1968
Creator: Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.)
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Surveyor III Mission Report, Part 3: Television Data

Description: Report discussing the Surveyor III mission, the third in a series of unmanned missions designed to soft-land on the moon and return form the lunar surface. Part III presents 232 of the total number of television pictures transmitted to earth from the lunar surface by Surveyor 3, some mosaics composed of individual frames are included. Appropriate information for interpreting these pictures is given in the individual sections of the report. (iii)
Date: November 10, 1967
Creator: Bideaux, Richard; Gunter, Stephen Z.; Smokler, Melvin I. & Steinbacher, Robert H.
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Rocket-Borne IR Scanning Radiometer for High Altitude Radiation Measurements

Description: Report describing a transistorized, scanning, filter radiometer designed for use in an Atlas piggy-back pod. The instrument is designed for moderately narrow-band measurements at 2.7, 3.5, 4.3, 4.7, and 6.3 microns of the irradiance arriving at the radiometer from the earth's atmosphere within a small field of view as a function of height above the true horizon. The measurements will be made while the vehicle is in the altitude range 3 x 100,000 to 10 to the 6th power feet. A fairly complete de… more
Date: April 10, 1962
Creator: Smiley, Vern N.
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Record of Decision [for the] Land and Resource Management Plan: Siskiyou National Forest

Description: Report documenting the decision and rationale for selecting an alternative for the Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) for the Siskiyou National Forest. Rationale for the decision, decision elements, alternatives considered, comparisons of the alternatives, monitoring and mitigation, and appeal rights and approval are discussed.
Date: March 10, 1989
Creator: Torrence, James T.
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Surveyor I Mission Report, Part 2. Scientific Data and Results

Description: Report discussing the scientific analysis and interpretation of the video and other data gained from the Surveyor I mission, the first in a series of a unmanned lunar soft-landing missions. Lunar surface topography, thermal characteristics, and electrical and mechanical properties, along with lunar astronomy, are described.
Date: September 10, 1966
Creator: Jaffe, L. D.; Shoemaker, E. M.; Dwornik, S. E.; Rennilson, J. J.; Dragg, J. L.; Morris, E. C. et al.
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Potential Labor Market Impacts of Artificial Intelligence: An Empirical Analysis

Description: This report details the Council of Economic Advisors' analysis of potential labor market impacts of artificial intelligence, citing both benefits and detriments to American workers whose jobs might be prone to AI inclusion.
Date: July 10, 2024
Creator: United States. Council of Economic Advisers
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DFC Roadmap and Compliance Plan for Artificial Intelligence

Description: This report is a roadmap and compliance plan designed to navigate the Development finance corporation through the challenges and opportunities around AI over the next three years.
Date: July 10, 2024
Creator: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
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