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Harvard Kennedy School faculty disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and fuel policy innovation. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, books, edited volumes, research papers, and public testimony.

Faculty Publications

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage: CO2 Transport costs and network infrastructure considerations for a net-zero United States

Galeazzi, Clara, Grace Lam, and John P. Holdren. "Carbon capture, utilization, and storage: CO2 Transport costs and network infrastructure considerations for a net-zero United States." Environment and Natural Resources Program & Science Technology and Public Policy Program Paper Series, July 2023.

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage: Technologies and costs in the U.S. context

Moch, Jonathan M., William Xue, and John P. Holdren. "Carbon capture, utilization, and storage: Technologies and costs in the U.S. context." Environment and Natural Resources Program Brief Series, January 2022.

Recommendations for the National Strategic Pandemic Stockpile

Holdren, John P., Christine Cassel, Chris Chyba, Susan Graham, Eric Lander, Ed Penhoet, William Press, Maxine Savitz, and Harold Varmus. "Recommendations for the National Strategic Pandemic Stockpile." May 2020.

Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy To Meet America's Energy Challenges

Holdren, John P. "Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy To Meet America's Energy Challenges." Presentation at the National Academies 2008 Energy Summit, Washington, D.C., March 14, 2008.

Global Climatic Disruption: Risks and Opportunities

Holdren, John P. "Global Climatic Disruption: Risks and Opportunities." Presentation at Investor Summit on Climate Risk, New York, February 14, 2008.

Meeting the Climate-Change Challenge

Holdren, John P. "Meeting the Climate-Change Challenge." The John H. Chafee Memorial Lecture, National Council for Science and the Environment, Washington, D.C., January 17, 2008.

Policy Options for Reducing Oil Consumption and Greenhouse-Gas Emissions from the U.S. Transportation Sector.

Gallagher, Kelly Sims, Gustavo Collantes, John P. Holdren, Henry Lee, and Robert Frosch. "Policy Options for Reducing Oil Consumption and Greenhouse-Gas Emissions from the U.S. Transportation Sector." ETIP Discussion Paper (BCSIA), Summer 2007.

AAAS Board Statement on the Crisis in Earth Observation from Space.

Holdren, John P., David Baltimore, James J. McCarthy, et al. "AAAS Board Statement on the Crisis in Earth Observation from Space." American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), April 28, 2007.

Energy Policy Recommendations to the President and the 110th Congress.

Holdren, John P., William K. Reilly, John Rowe, Jason Grumet, Marika Tatsutani, et al. "Energy Policy Recommendations to the President and the 110th Congress." National Commission on Energy Policy, April 9, 2007.

Confronting Climate Change: Avoiding the Unmanageable and Managing the Unavoidable.

Bierbaum, Rosina, John P. Holdren, Michael MacCracken, Richard H. Moss, Peter H. Raven, et al. "Confronting Climate Change: Avoiding the Unmanageable and Managing the Unavoidable." Sigma Xi / U.N. Foundation Expert Group Report on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, February 2007.

AAAS Board Statement on Climate Change.

Omenn, Gil, John P. Holdren, David Baltimore, et al. "AAAS Board Statement on Climate Change." American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), February 18, 2007.

U.S. Government Investments in Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Database.

Gallagher, Kelly Sims, Ambuj Sagar, Diane Segal, Paul de Sa, and John P. Holdren. "U.S. Government Investments in Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Database." ETIP Fact Sheet (BCSIA), February 2007.

Meeting the Climate Challenge: Recommendations of the International Climate Change Task Force.

Byers, Stephen, Olympia Snowe, Bob Carr, John P. Holdren, et al. "Meeting the Climate Challenge: Recommendations of the International Climate Change Task Force." Institute for Public Policy Research, Center for American Progress, and Australia Institute, January 2005.

Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy to Meet America's Energy Challenges.

Holdren, John P., William K. Reilly, John W. Rowe, et al. "Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy to Meet America's Energy Challenges." Report of the National Commission on Energy Policy, December 2004.

DOE Budget Authority for Energy, Research, Development, and Demonstration Database.

Gallagher, Kelly Sims, Ambuj Sagar, Diane Segal, Paul deSa, and John P. Holdren. "DOE Budget Authority for Energy, Research, Development, and Demonstration Database." Compilation of Commission Research Technical Appendix: Ch. 6, Developing Better Energy Technologies, National Commission on Energy Policy, December 2004.

U.S. Government Policies Relating to International Cooperation on Energy.

Gallagher, Kelly Sims, and John P. Holdren. "U.S. Government Policies Relating to International Cooperation on Energy." Compilation of Commission Research Technical Appendix: Ch. 6, Developing Better Energy Technologies, National Commission on Energy Policy, December 2004.

Management of Energy-Technology-Innovation Activities at the Department of Energy.

Gallagher, Kelly Sims, Robert Frosch, and John P. Holdren. "Management of Energy-Technology-Innovation Activities at the Department of Energy." Compilation of Commission Research Technical Appendix: Ch. 6, Developing Better Energy Technologies, National Commission on Energy Policy, December 2004.

The Economics of Reprocessing vs. Direct Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel.

Bunn, Matthew, John P. Holdren, and Bob van der Zwaan. "The Economics of Reprocessing vs. Direct Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel." BCSIA Working Paper, December 2003.

Increasing U.S. Natural Gas Supplies.

Holdren, John P., et al. "Increasing U.S. Natural Gas Supplies." National Commission on Energy Policy, October 2003.

Reviving the Electricity Sector.

Holdren, John P., et al. "Reviving the Electricity Sector." National Commission on Energy Policy, August 2003.

Impacts of Energy Choices on National Security.

Holdren, John P. "Impacts of Energy Choices on National Security." BCSIA Discussion Paper, April 2003.

Controlling Nuclear Warheads and Materials: A Report Card and Action Plan

Bunn, Matthew, Anthony Wier, and John P. Holdren. "Controlling Nuclear Warheads and Materials: A Report Card and Action Plan." Project on Managing the Atom, Harvard University and Nuclear Threat Initiative, March 2003.

Controlling Nuclear Warheads and Materials: A Report Card and Action Plan.

Bunn, Matthew, Anthony Wier, and John P. Holdren. "Controlling Nuclear Warheads and Materials: A Report Card and Action Plan." BCSIA Nuclear Threat Initiative, March 2003.

Technical Background: A Tutorial on Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Explosive Materials.

Holdren, John P., and Matthew Bunn. "Technical Background: A Tutorial on Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Explosive Materials." BCSIA Nuclear Threat Initiative, March 2003.

U.S. Climate Policy Post Kyoto.

Holdren, John P. "U.S. Climate Policy Post Kyoto." Aspen Congressional Program 18(3):7-24, 2003.

The Future of Nuclear Power.

Deutch, John, Ernest J. Moniz, Stephen Ansolobehere, Michael Driscoll, Paul E. Gray, John P. Holdren, et al. "The Future of Nuclear Power." Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003.

Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Seven Steps for Immediate Action.

Bunn, Matthew, John P. Holdren, and Anthony Weir. "Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Seven Steps for Immediate Action." Harvard University Project on Managing the Atom and Nuclear Threat Initiative Report, June 2002.

Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Seven Steps for Immediate Action

Bunn, Matthew, John P. Holdren, and Anthony Wier. "Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Seven Steps for Immediate Action." Project on Managing the Atom, Harvard University and Nuclear Threat Initiative, May 2002.

Interim Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel.

Holdren, John P., Matthew Bunn, Allison MacFarlane, Susan E. Pickett, Atsuyuki Suzuki, Tatsujiro Suzuke, and Jennifer Weeks. "Interim Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel." Harvard University Project on Managing the Atom, June 2001.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the U.S. Energy Future.

Holdren, John P. "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the U.S. Energy Future." Working Paper, February 28, 2001.