Student-Authored Publications on Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure

Oct 4, 2024

Impact of Climate Change on Health and Drug Demand

The authors describe a model for estimating the effects of climate change on the prevalence of four common chronic conditions and the resulting effects on demand for the drugs to treat them.

Mahshid Abir, Raffaele Vardavas, Zohan Hasan Tariq, Emily Hoch, Emily Lawson, Sydney Cortner

Sep 19, 2024

Mortality in Extreme Heat Events: An Analysis of Los Angeles County Medical Examiner Data

This study investigates the impact of heat events on unexpected mortality, using deaths investigated by the Medical Examiner in Los Angeles County. We find increases in mortality during heat events, especially among homeless people.

Lawrence Baker, Roland Sturm

Sep 18, 2024

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From Mines to Markets in the Middle East and Central Asia: Critical Mineral Suppliers and Dependencies in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility

Competition between the United States, Russia, and China has led to efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains. The authors conducted an examination of critical mineral resources in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.

Fabian Villalobos, Emily Allendorf, Jo Caulkins, Sophia Charan, Elisa Yoshiara, Richard Silberglitt, Zohan Hasan Tariq

Sep 16, 2024

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Health and Social Services During Heat Events: Demand for Services in Los Angeles County

The authors analyze the relationship between extreme heat events in Los Angeles County and increases in (1) emergency medical services, (2) emergency room visits, (3) deaths investigated by the medical examiner, and (4) bookings for violent offenses.

Roland Sturm, Lawrence Baker, Avery Krovetz

Sep 13, 2024

Incorporating Equity and Social Dimension Into Community Climate Adaptation Planning and Watershed Management: A Review of the Literature and Resources

This literature and case study review summarizes information on integrating equity considerations into watershed management, including dimensions and definitions of equity; water management functions; and existing data, tools, guidance documents.

Linnea Warren May, Michelle E. Miro, Loveline Chizobam Phillips

Aug 28, 2024

Understanding Risks to DAF Installations from Cascading Hazards and Interconnected Energy and Water Infrastructures

The authors of this report describe an approach to improving the Department of the Air Force's ability to assess installation energy and water system vulnerability to the combined effects of natural hazards.

Kristin Van Abel, Scott R. Stephenson, Anu Narayanan, Rahim Ali, Chelsea Kolb, Sophia Charan, Tim Wu, Avery Krovetz, Li Ang Zhang

Aug 1, 2024

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Assessing Public Reach of the 2023 National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) System: Results of a National Survey

The Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system targets alerts to mobile devices. The authors summarize how well U.S. citizens received a 2023 WEA test alert based on a nationally representative survey of the public directly following the alert.

Andrew M. Parker, Rachel Steratore, Melissa A. Bradley, Salimah LaForce, Dulani Woods, Claude Messan Setodji, Gabriel W. Hassler, Devin Tierney, Carlos A. Villegas, Gary Cecchine, Brian A. Jackson, Chuck Story, Katie A. Wilson, Mohammad Ahmadi, Jan Osburg

Jun 21, 2024

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The use of AI for improving energy security: Exploring the risks and opportunities of the deployment of AI applications in the electricity system

AI can increase the overall energy security in the electricity system, but the opportunities and risks are not well understood. This report provides insight into the state of the art of AI for the power grid, and the risks and opportunities.

Henri van Soest, Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Hye Min Park, Bryden Spurling, Austin Wyatt, Harper Fine, Joshua Steier, Melusine Lebret

Jun 21, 2024

The use of AI for improving energy security: Quantitative exploration of the opportunities of the deployment of AI applications in the electricity system

AI can increase the overall energy security in the electricity system, but the opportunities and risks are not well understood. This technical report provides insight into our modelling approach for AI in the power grid.

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Hye Min Park, Joshua Steier, Henri van Soest, Harper Fine, Melusine Lebret

Jun 11, 2024

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Threats to Critical Infrastructure: A Survey

In this report, the authors analyze infrastructure threats and hazards and examine vectors by which an adversary might conduct attacks. They also look at other impacts resulting from infrastructure age and maintenance and from weather challenges.

Bridget R. Kane, Stephen Webber, Katherine H. Tucker, Sam Wallace, Joan Chang, Devin McCarthy, Dennis Murphy, Daniel Egel, Tom Wingfield

Jun 11, 2024

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Defending the United States Against Critical Infrastructure Attacks: Exploring a Hypothetical Campaign of Cascading Impacts

In this report, the authors discuss threats to critical infrastructure in the United States and provide a hypothetical case study that examines several phases of an adversarial attack on the United States.

Bridget R. Kane, Stephen Webber, Katherine H. Tucker, Sam Wallace, Joan Chang, Devin McCarthy, Dennis Murphy, Daniel Egel, Tom Wingfield

Apr 22, 2024

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Assessing Risk to National Critical Functions as a Result of Climate Change: 2023 Risk Assessment Update

Researchers assessed the risk that eight climate hazards will pose to National Critical Functions by 2050 and 2100 under future scenarios following current and higher emissions trends.

Michelle E. Miro, Susan A. Resetar, Andrew Lauland, David Metz, Vanessa Wolf, Rahim Ali, Jay Balagna, Jason Thomas Barnosky, R. J. Briggs, Edward W. Chan, Shira H. Fischer, Quentin E. Hodgson, Geoffrey Kirkwood, Chelsea Kolb, Jenna W. Kramer, John Lee, Kristin J. Leuschner, Shannon Prier, Mark Stalczynski, Patricia A. Stapleton, Scott R. Stephenson, Tobias Sytsma, Kristin Van Abel, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian Wong

Student-Authored Publications on Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure

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Impact of Climate Change on Health and Drug Demand

Mortality in Extreme Heat Events: An Analysis of Los Angeles County Medical Examiner Data

From Mines to Markets in the Middle East and Central Asia: Critical Mineral Suppliers and Dependencies in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility

Health and Social Services During Heat Events: Demand for Services in Los Angeles County

Incorporating Equity and Social Dimension Into Community Climate Adaptation Planning and Watershed Management: A Review of the Literature and Resources

Understanding Risks to DAF Installations from Cascading Hazards and Interconnected Energy and Water Infrastructures

Assessing Public Reach of the 2023 National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) System: Results of a National Survey

The use of AI for improving energy security: Exploring the risks and opportunities of the deployment of AI applications in the electricity system

The use of AI for improving energy security: Quantitative exploration of the opportunities of the deployment of AI applications in the electricity system

Threats to Critical Infrastructure: A Survey

Defending the United States Against Critical Infrastructure Attacks: Exploring a Hypothetical Campaign of Cascading Impacts

Assessing Risk to National Critical Functions as a Result of Climate Change: 2023 Risk Assessment Update

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