Journal Articles

Peterson TD, Roe SM, Ugliano A, Yu Q, Liao C. US-China cooperation on low carbon development planning and analysis in China's provinces and cities. Environ Prog Sustainable Energy. 2021; e13771. doi:10.1002/ep.13771.

Peterson, T.D. (2018). Getting It Done; Key Ingredients for Success of the Paris Climate Agreement. The Regional Science Association International, Newsletter, May 2018.

McKinstry, R. B., Peterson T. D., and Chester S. C., Unlocking Willpower and Ambition to Meet the Goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement (Part Two): The Potential for Legal Reform and Revision. Environmental Law Reporter, February 1, 2017.

Peterson T. D., McKinstry, R. B., and Chester S. C., Unlocking Willpower and Ambition to Meet the Goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement (Part One): Shifting Needs of Law, Policy, and Economics. Environmental Law Reporter, December 1, 2016.

Nelson, H., Von Hippel, D., Peterson, T., Garagulagian, R. (2015): The Great Recession or progressive energy policies? Explaining the decline in US greenhouse gas emissions forecasts, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2015.1017042

Nelson, H., Rose, A., Wei, D., Peterson, T., Wennberg, J. (2015). Intergovernmental climate change mitigation policies: theory and outcomes. Journal of Public Policy, 35, pp 97-136 doi:10.1017/S0143814X14000117

Delaquil, P., Goldstein, G., Nelson, H., Peterson, T., Roe, S., Rose, A., Wei, D., & Wennberg, J. (2014). Developing and Assessing Investment Options for Economic, Energy, and Climate Security Gains in the United States. Low Carbon Economy, Scientific Research, 5(1)

Peterson, T.D. (2013). US Progress on Climate Change. EM Magazine, 10 (2013), 14-16

Delaquil, P., Goldstein, G., Nelson, H., Peterson, T., Roe, S., Rose, A., Wei, D., & Wennberg, J. (2012). Developing and Assessing Investment Options for Economic, Energy, and Climate Security Gains in the US, 2012 International Energy Workshop Paper, Center for Climate Strategies, DecisionWare Group, Claremont Graduate University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Southern California

Dernbach, J. C., McKinstry, R. B., & Peterson, T. D. (2010). Making the States Full Partners In a National Climate Change Effort: A Necessary Element for Sustainable Economic Development. Environmental Law Reporter, 10(08)

McKinstry, R. B., Peterson, T. D., Rose, A. Z., & Wei, D. (2009). The New Climate World: Achieving Economic Efficiency In a Federal System for Greenhouse Gas Control Through State Planning Combined with Federal Programs. North Carolina Journal of International Law & Commercial Regulation, 34 (102)

Peterson, T. D., McKinstry, R. B., & Dernbach, J. C. (2008). Developing a Comprehensive Approach to Climate Change Policy In the United States that Fully Integrates Levels of Government and Economic Sectors. Virginia Environmental Law Journal, 26(219)

McKinstry, R. B., Dernbach, J. C., & Peterson, T. D. (2008). Federal Climate Change Legislation as if the States Matter. Natural Resources & Environment, 22(3), Winter, 3

McKinstry, R. B., & Peterson, T. D. (2007). The Implications of The New “Old” Federalism In Climate-Change Legislation: How to Function In a Global Marketplace When States Take the Lead. McGeorge Global Business & Development Law Journal, 20(61)

Peterson, T. D., & Rose, A. Z. (2006). Reducing Conflicts Between Climate Policy and Energy Policy In the US, the Important Role of the States. Center for Integrated Regional Assessment, the Pennsylvania State University. Energy Policy, 34619-34631

Rose, A. Z., Peterson, T. D., & Zhang, Z. (2006). Regional Carbon Dioxide Permit Trading in the United States: Coalition choices for Pennsylvania. Penn State Environmental Law Review, 14(2), 203-229

Peterson, Thomas D. (2004). The Evolution of State Climate Change Policy In the United States: Lessons Learned and New Directions. The Widener Law Review. University Park, PA. March 25, 2004

White Papers and Reports

CCS generates detailed, transparent reports on the progress and completion of its projects to support future collaboration and knowledge building on integrated approaches to climate change that build willpower for strong new actions.

Peterson, Thomas D. Peterson, Robert B. McKinstry, Jr. (2014). Clean Air Act Section 111(d) Implementation: Lessons Learned from State Climate Action Plans

Globe Advisors & the Center for Climate Strategies (2012). The West Coast Clean Economy, Opportunities for Investment & Accelerated Job Creation (Co-Author, CCS and GLOBE Team)

Peterson, T. D., Rose, A., & Wei, D. (2010). Impacts of Comprehensive Climate and Energy Policy Options on the US Economy. Center for Climate Strategies & John Hopkins University

The Center for Climate Strategies (2010). Prospering in a Carbon-Constrained Economy, Climate Change and America's Energy Coast. Mobile, Alabama: Peterson, T.D.

Center for Climate Strategies (2009). Commissioned by the Southern Governors’ Association. A Regional Economic Assessment of Climate Change Actions in the South. Washington, DC (Co-Author)

Center for Climate Strategies (2009). Commissioned by the Southern Governors’ Association. A Meta Analysis of Climate Mitigation Economic Impact Studies. Washington, DC (Co-Author)

Rose, A. Z., Wei, D., Peterson, T. D., & Wennberg, J. (2009). Climate Change Policy Integration In Minnesota: The Case For Integrated Regional Policies. The Economics of Climate Change Policy: International, National and Regional Mitigation Strategies

Center for Climate Strategies (2009). A Comprehensive Template for Climate Strategy and Policy Development. Washington, DC: Peterson, T.D.

Center for Climate Strategies Special Session (2009). The Role of Collaborative Process for Climate Change Policy Development, Association for Conflict Resolution Annual Conference “Climate Action Planning, Process and Results.” Denver, CO: Peterson, T.D.

Center for Climate Strategies (2009). Commission for Environmental Cooperation, Joint Policy Action Committee, & Conference for North American Policy Coherence. The North American Policy Landscape for Climate Change. Peterson, T.D.

Peterson, Thomas D. Peterson, Robert B. McKinstry, Jr. (2008). Comments By The Center for Climate Strategies On the Advance Notice of Proposed Rule-Making To Regulate Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Under the Federal Clean Air Act Before the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0318, The Center for Climate Strategies, November 26, 2008

The Center for Climate Strategies (2008). White Paper for Discussion, Economic Stimulus, Recovery, and Climate Mitigation: Policy and Program Opportunities from the States (Co-Author)

The Center for Climate Strategies (2008). White Paper for Discussion (2008) Climate Change Policy as Economic Stimulus: Evidence and Opportunities from the States (Co-Author)

Yale University School of the Environment, 100th Anniversary Commemoration (2008). Integrating State and Federal Action in National Climate Policy: A Case for Partnership. Peterson, T.D.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (2005). Climate Change Mitigation: Process and Policy Options for State Greenhouse Gas Plans. Harrisburg, PA: Peterson, T.D.