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Irrigation Organizations: Water Measurement and...
Water is a critical resource in agriculture, and how it is measured and priced can significantly impact conservation efforts and efficiency. This report examines how irrigation organizations across the U.S.…
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Sustainable Building Technologies
With over 130 million buildings in the U.S. consuming 40% of the nation’s energy and contributing to over 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable building technologies are gaining momentum. Innovations…
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Executive Order 14208: Ending Procurement and...
The debate over plastic vs. paper straws has taken a new turn with a presidential executive order banning the use of paper straws in federal agencies. Citing higher costs, questionable…
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The Economics of Cellular Agriculture
Cellular agriculture is reshaping how we think about food, producing meat, seafood, eggs, and dairy with little to no animal involvement. This innovative approach, which includes precision fermentation and cell-cultured…
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Power Sector Program
Reliable and sustainable power sectors are crucial for economic growth and energy security. The Power Sector Program (PSP), led by the U.S. Department of State, provides technical support to over…
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America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance: 2024...
America’s farms and ranches are as diverse as the landscapes they cultivate, with family-owned operations making up 96% of all farms in 2023. While small farms dominate in numbers, large-scale…
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Cloud Seeding Technology: Assessing Effectiveness...
Cloud seeding, a weather modification method, offers potential benefits such as increased water supply, improved environmental health, and economic gains. However, challenges like limited scientific data and uncertainty about unintended…
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The National School Lunch Program: Background,...
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) plays a critical role in supporting the health and nutrition of America’s children, providing subsidized lunches in nearly 100,000 schools and childcare institutions nationwide.…
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U.S. Department of Energy Methane Mitigation...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is tackling methane emissions head-on with innovative technology solutions aimed at reducing their environmental impact. Through the Methane Mitigation Technologies Program, the DOE is…
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Poverty in the United States: 2023
The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest poverty estimates offer a dual perspective on economic wellbeing in America through the official poverty measure and the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM). While the official…
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Household Income in States and Metropolitan Areas:...
This analysis highlights changes in household income and income inequality across the U.S. and Puerto Rico using data from the 2023 American Community Survey. It tracks median income trends from…
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Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen is an abundant element and critical for the formation of molecules like water. With only one proton, hydrogen is the lightest element. Despite its small mass, hydrogen can pack…
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Skilling Up for a Sustainable Future: A Look at...
As demand for renewable energy rises, the development of new infrastructure as well as the revitalization of existing assets will require a substantial influx of labor. However, utility companies, renewable…
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America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2022
This report provides a demographic profile of the households and living arrangements of Americans, and how these have changed over time. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the economic well-being of…
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Geographic Adjustments: Fair Market Rents and the...
The Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) is one of two measures of poverty produced by the Census Bureau (the other measure being the official poverty measure). The SPM has been published…
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