Research Reports

Green building involves the early and integrated consideration of environmental and health strategies such as superior indoor air quality, resource efficiency, daylighting, and sustainable materials. Green building can support the educational mission of school districts by promoting the health, learning, and productivity of students and staff, and by reducing utility costs and other facility expenses.  

The Chesapeake 2000 Tax Policy Study is designed to identify tax policies thatmay affect the parties' abilities to meet the sound land use goals of the Agreement.

Oil fields are abundant in the Niger Delta and provide the Nigerian government with much of its revenue. Environmental damage caused by oil production activities including exploration, drilling, production, transportation, and refining threatens biodiversity of the Niger Delta and the livelihoods of its inhabitants. Many of the people in the Niger Delta depend on the abundant natural resources of the delta for fishing, herbal medicines, food, fiber, and other uses.

Poorly planned land development is a prime contributor to the loss of America

This report reviews state and local policies that address indoor air quality-related problems in residential rental housing, and describes the government programs charged with carrying out those policies. It provides an in-depth discussion of five local jurisdictions -- San Francisco; Boston; Seattle; Marion County, Indiana; and Stamford, Connecticut.