I am looking for a topic of current relevance to write a 50 page paper
about, having to do with the new emissions reduction program that the
E.U. will be implementing in the upcoming months (It can be a one or
two sentence topic). The topic should be sufficiently narrow, such as
how the new program will effect a certain industry in a specific
member country, preferably the UK or Spain but not necessarily. It has
to be a current news topic that that will effect the industry in some
way. You don't have to do any research on the topic; I'm just looking
for a topic that has to do with the EU emissions reduction plan (caps
on the amount of greenhouse gases a company can produce) and its
effect on some aspect of businesses in some specific way. I only ask
that that it not be a broad topic (e.g. the EU's proposed emissions
program and its effects on business in Europe) It should also be a
topic that is featured in the current news.
You can stray from this general topic as long as it retains the
essentials (EU REDUCTIONS POLICY AND ITS EFFECT ON A COUNTRY) |
Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
23 Aug 2004 19:15 PDT
Just want to get a preliminary sense if I'm on the right track here.
Is this the sort of topic-specific information you're looking for:
THE IMPACT OF EMISSIONS TRADING ON THE AIR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY
http://www.dft.gov.uk/aviation/whitepaper/main/annexb.htm
The Future of Air Transport
For aviation to be included in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme there
are a number of issues we would need to work with the Commission and
other Member States to resolve:
--Allocation of emissions. The Kyoto Protocol does not currently say
who is responsible for emissions from international aviation.
Therefore, to operate an EU scheme, Member States would have to agree
amongst themselves a basis for allocating responsibility for emissions
from flights between EU Member States.
--Allowances. A decision would be needed on how to distribute
allowances to the aviation industry.
--Basis for trading. The impact of aviation on climate change is
increased over that of CO2 alone by the range of secondary emissions
released and their specific effects at altitude. The Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change report 'Aviation and the Global Atmosphere'
included a central estimate that the impact of aviation emissions was
2.7 times the impact of CO2 alone. A decision would be needed on how
the extra impact of aviation should be taken into account when
designing the sector's participation in the trading regime.
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Is this the sort of thing you need, and is it the right level of detail?
If so, how many similar examples would make for a good answer to your question?
Let me know. Thanks.
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
riddlemethat-ga
on
23 Aug 2004 19:49 PDT
Hey Pafalafa,
Sounds great. I'll be happy with any topic that I can write a paper on
that is a current legal topic in dispute and can be analyzed in a 50
page paper. I need it a bit more narrow though. For example the
effects of the EU plan on the aviation of a specific country's airline
(olympic AIRLINES, BRITISH AIRWAYS). The more narrow the topic the
better as long as it combines the emissions scheme that has been
proposed by the EU for implementation in January of 2005 and its
effect on a specific area of business. I basically want to be the
first to really analyze the topic that you give me. The topic you gave
me below is great but I need something more narrow. I give you carte
blanche in topic choosing. In summation you are 100% on the right
track; I just need it more narrow. Also I greatly appreciate your
prompt response. Thank you Pafalafa.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
23 Aug 2004 20:08 PDT
riddlemethat-ga,
Thanks -- your comment was a big help, but I'm still a little stymied
by one thing. Do you just want me to suggest a one or two line topic
for your research? Or do you need more than a simple research topic?
For instance, moving forward with your British Airways suggestion, I
would suggest a topic such as:
Beyond Fuel Efficiency: How British Airways Can Achieve More
Greenhouse Gasses Emissions Reductions Than Can Be Achieved By
Technology Alone.
The gist of the issues for BA (and other airlines) can be seen here:
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/crglobalwarm/public/en_gb
and involve not only rapid technological changes, but definitional
issues (along the lines mentioned earlier -- allowances, etc), as well
as aggressive use of trading schemes to offset emissions from the
airlines sector. Although the BA link boils this all down to a page
worth of information, it could easily become a 50 page research paper
when the policy background, technological limits, and issue areas are
all more fully explored.
Again, my question to you is: How can I best be of service to you?
What sort of additional information do you need beyond what I've
provided above?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
riddlemethat-ga
on
23 Aug 2004 20:17 PDT
Basically I want it to be a topic of direct correlation between the EU
reductions plan and its effect on an very specific area of industry of
the member countries. One or two sentences is fine as long as it
combines the EU's plan and an area of business. The paper will be a
summation of their proposed plan and then I will analyze how it will
signicantly effect a member countries industry. Give me however many
topics you think my asking price is worth as long as they are current
and novel, something that leads me to writing a paper about the law
significantly affecting an industry. Once again thank you Pafalafa.
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Clarification of Question by
riddlemethat-ga
on
23 Aug 2004 20:22 PDT
Also I like the aviation spin. It sounds very interesting. Give me a
well defined narrow topic on aviation that is directly effected by the
EU emissions policy/proposed plan and were set to close this file.
Give me a few if you can. Thanks Pafalafa.
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Clarification of Question by
riddlemethat-ga
on
23 Aug 2004 20:25 PDT
If you want to know, I'm writing an article for an international
business and law publication that no one has really researched in
depth yet.
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Clarification of Question by
riddlemethat-ga
on
24 Aug 2004 05:22 PDT
Hello Pafalafa, just wanted to know if you are still working on this. Thanks
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
24 Aug 2004 07:15 PDT
I'm still here, still working on your question.
I hope to have a fleshed-out answer for you before the end of the
week. If you're really in a time crunch, though, let me know, and
I'll see what I can do.
Say hello to Batman...
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
riddlemethat-ga
on
24 Aug 2004 07:44 PDT
I don't mean to rush you but I kind of need it by the end of tommorrow
if possible. Just one or two topics is fine. Thanks Pafalafa.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
24 Aug 2004 08:06 PDT
Ok..I'll get on it.
By the way, is the topic I suggested earlier OK:
Beyond Fuel Efficiency: How British Airways Can Achieve More
Greenhouse Gasses Emissions Reductions Than Can Be Achieved By
Technology Alone.
The more I understand the relevance of this suggestion, the better I
can focus any subsequent suggestions.
Thanks.
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Clarification of Question by
riddlemethat-ga
on
24 Aug 2004 12:24 PDT
Yes the Topic is good and any airline will do. Thanks P.
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Clarification of Question by
riddlemethat-ga
on
24 Aug 2004 14:28 PDT
especially if it can be narrowed down to aa specific part of the EU'S proposed plan
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riddlemethat-ga,
Since you seem to be in a rush, here are two more that I was able to
find for you this evening.
I hope these two topic suggestions (along with the other one proposed
earlier) fully meet your needs.
But if you find you would like additional topic suggestions, just let
me know and I'll be more than happy to continue my research on this.
All the best.
pafalafa-ga
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Airline Fuels and Emission Reductions: Can An Airline Go It Alone, Or
Is Industry-Wide Cooperation Necessary?
Taxing Bunker Fuels: Can the EU Unilaterally Impose Carbon Taxes on
Airlines and Still Remain Internationally Competitive?
For background material on both these topics, here's a really good read:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/climat/pdf/second_eccp_report.pdf
Second ECCP Progress Report
Can we meet our Kyoto targets?
April 2003
Executive Summary
In the last two years, the European Climate Change Programme has
analysed extensively the most environmentally beneficial and
cost-effective additional policies and measures enabling the EU to
meet its ?8% target under the Kyoto Protocol, equivalent to 336Mt
CO2eq. The programme was not carried out in isolation, but rather
built links with on-going activities at EU level. It also dovetails
with the Sixth Environmental Action Programme and the EU Strategy for
Sustainable Development. In the field of renewable energy and energy
demand, there are evident synergies with the European Strategy for the
Security of Energy Supply. This report is a follow-up of the first
ECCP report, published in June 2001, that was followed by a Commission
Communication in October 2001, laying down the concrete policy
proposals the Commission intends to bring forward.
[Airline discussion begins on page 8, in the section on Bunker Fuels]
Again, let me know if you need any additional information.
pafalafa-ga
search strategy: Google search on: [ EU kyoto missions aviation ] |
Request for Answer Clarification by
riddlemethat-ga
on
29 Aug 2004 09:09 PDT
Hey Pafalafa,
Sorry to get back to you so late but I was away for the weekend which
is why I needed the topic so quickly (sorry to rush you). I'm going
with this one: Airline Fuels and Emission Reductions: Can An Airline
Go It Alone, Or
Is Industry-Wide Cooperation Necessary?
Just one more thing and I'll leave you alone. If you be so kind as to
give me a couple of source materials on the topic, like an online
overview article, so that I can get an Idea on what direction I should
go in terms of researching. Thank you so much for your time and effort
pafalafa.
Best
riddlemethat
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Clarification of Answer by
pafalafa-ga
on
29 Aug 2004 09:58 PDT
Thanks for getting back to me...I'm glad to hear you found one of the
topics I offered to be worthy of follow-up research.
Here are some sources that should help you get started:
http://www.iigcc.org/events/Conference_2003/Presentations/AviationandClimateChange.pdf
Climate Change and Aviation
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/704_TrackingTheSkies.pdf
TRACKING THE SKIES: AN AIRLINE-BASED SYSTEM FOR LIMITING GREENHOUSE
GAS EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION
If these are off-target for any reason, just let me know, and I'll see
if I can find something more appropriate.
paf
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Clarification of Answer by
pafalafa-ga
on
01 Sep 2004 12:32 PDT
Hello riddlemethat-ga,
Thanks! It's always great to see stars (and a tip!) and some kind
words after answering a particularly challenging question.
Hope we'll see you back at Google Answers one day soon. If you want
to direct a question to me (or any other individual researcher) just
include our name in the Subject and also in the question text (e.g.
"Question for pafalafa-ga"...).
That'll do the trick.
Best of luck with your project,
paf
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