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21. The Nature of the Beast and the Beast in Nature: Broadening the Perspective of Technology

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Ruth, Matthias

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This article traces conceptualizations of technology from narrow definitions to a broader understanding that encompasses the larger social and environmental context within which technology operates. In doing so, the associated social and environmental drivers and impacts of technology are identified and conclusions are drawn for the roles of technology and technology change in achieving sustainability. (Contains 1 figure.)

Published
2009
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37. Economic and energy impacts from participation in the regional greenhouse gas initiative: a case study of the State of Maryland

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Ruth, Matthias, Gabriel, Steven A., Palmer, Karen L., Burtraw, Dallas, Paul, Anthony, Chen, Yihsu, Hobbs, Benjamin F., Irani, Daraius, Michael, Jeffrey, Ross, Kim M., Conklin, Russell, and Miller, Julia

Subjects
Greenhouse gases -- Analysis, Greenhouse gases -- Influence, Greenhouse gases -- Economic aspects, Emissions (Pollution) -- Prevention, Energy policy -- Evaluation, Business, Environmental issues, Petroleum, energy and mining industries
Published
2008

39. PowerPlay: Exploring decision making behaviors in energy efficiency markets

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Ruth, Matthias, Bernier, Clark, Meier, Alan, and Laitner, John "Skip"

Subjects
Energy management systems -- Energy use, Decision-making, Energy efficiency, High technology industry, Social sciences
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To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2006.05.012 Byline: Matthias Ruth (a), Clark Bernier (b), Alan Meier (c), John 'Skip' Laitner (d) Keywords: Energy Efficiency; Efficiency gap; Simulation game; Energy policy; Greenhouse gas emissions; Consumer choice; Household appliances; Experimental economics; Technology policy Abstract: Computer models are widely used to analyze decisions about energy efficiency improvements in the residential and commercial sectors. Few models exist that can actually be run interactively by decision makers to play out alternative future scenarios. None are available that interactively capture the dynamics, subtleties and complexities of interdependent decisions by utilities, households and firms in an ever-changing technological and economic environment. This paper presents the features and experiences of PowerPlay, a computer-facilitated game which fills that gap and does more: it is a game to be played by at least a dozen player groups who interact with each other, make deals (or break them), plan for the future and revise decisions. The computer model functions like a game board to trace actions and offer choices. The observed behaviors can be analyzed to advance understanding of investment strategies and consumer choices; to generate experimentally-based data on energy efficiency changes; and to provide the basis for analyses that can substantiate or complement historical, time-series driven specifications of energy models. Author Affiliation: (a) Center for Integrative Environmental Research, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA (b) Environmental Policy Program, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA (c) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA (d) American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Washington, D.C., 20036, USA Article History: Received 19 September 2005; Revised 24 April 2006; Accepted 1 May 2006

Published
2007

43. The Mexican energy sector: integrated dynamic analysis of the natural gas/refining system

Author

Barnes-Regueiro, Francisco, Leach, Matthew, and Ruth, Matthias

Subjects
Mexico -- Environmental policy, Environmental policy -- Models, Petroleum industry -- Environmental aspects, Energy industry -- Forecasts and trends, Energy industry -- Environmental aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Environmental issues, Petroleum, energy and mining industries
Abstract

A series of scenarios illustrating the supply structure evolution of the competing fuels, natural gas and fuel oil, as well as the relationship between fuel prices and substitution is presented. The study investigates, how investment responses will shape the Mexican energy sector in the future.

Published
2002

46. Effects of Global Change on U.S. Urban Areas: Vulnerabilities, Impacts, and Adaptation

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Quattrochi, Dale A, Wilbanks, Thomas J, Kirshen, Paul, Romero-Lnkao, Patricia, Rosenzweig, Cynthia, Ruth, Matthias, Solecki, William, and Tarr, Joel

Subjects
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Abstract

Human settlements, both large and small, are where the vast majority of people on the Earth live. Expansion of cities both in population and areal extent, is a relentless process that will accelerate in the 21st century. As a consequence of urban growth both in the United States and around the globe, it is important to develop an understanding of how urbanization will affect the local and regional environment. Of equal importance, however, is the assessment of how cities will be impacted by the looming prospects of global climate change and climate variability. The potential impacts of climate change and variability has recently been annunciated by the IPCC's "Climate Change 2007" report. Moreover, the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) is preparing a series of "Synthesis and Assessment Products" (SAPs) reports to support informed discussion and decision making regarding climate change and variability by policy matters, resource managers, stakeholders, the media, and the general public. We are authors on a SAP describing the effects of global climate change on human settlements. This paper will present the elements of our SAP report that relate to what vulnerabilities and impacts will occur, what adaptation responses may take place, and what possible effects on settlement patterns and characteristics will potentially arise, on human settlements in the U.S. as a result of climate change and climate variability. We will also present some recommendations about what should be done to further research on how climate change and variability will impact human settlements in the U.S., as well as how to engage government officials, policy and decision makers, and the general public in understanding the implications of climate change and variability on the local and regional levels. Additionally, we wish to explore how technology such as remote sensing data coupled with modeling, can be employed as synthesis tools for deriving insight across a spectrum of impacts (e.g. public health, urban planning for mitigation strategies) on how cities can cope and adapt to climate change and variability. This latter point parallels the concepts and ideas presented in the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, Decadal Survey report on "Earth Science Applications from Space: National Imperatives for the Next Decade and Beyond" wherein the analysis of the impacts of climate change and variability, human health, and land use change are listed as key areas for development of future Earth observing remote sensing systems.

Published
2007

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