{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"analysis_type":["impact projection"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":26,"relation":"eq"},"page":2,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=impact+projection&page=2","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"ucs-000316","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ucs-000316","title":"California Diesel Truck Rules","publisher":{"name":"Union of Concerned Scientists","organization":"union-of-concerned-scientists"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2009-01-29","source_url":"https://www.ucs.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/california-diesel-truck-rules.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document details two 2008 CARB regulations: a Global Warming Rule targeting heavy-duty truck fuel efficiency through aerodynamic features and tires, and a Smog and Particulate Rule requiring diesel particulate filters for trucks over 14,000 pounds. 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Most vehicles must have a diesel particulate filter by 2014, which is expected to reduce particulate matter by more than 95 percent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000316#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"CARB estimates that the Smog and Particulate Rule will prevent 9,400 premature deaths and thousands of hospitalizations for heart and lung disease over 15 years. While the rule is estimated to cost $5.5 billion over 15 years, the health benefits are projected to be between $48 billion and $68 billion.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000316#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) suggests three ways to further reduce global warming pollution: expanding tire requirements to the 40 percent of tractor-trailer miles driven by flat beds, tankers, and shorter trailers; requiring full aerodynamic features for new trucks to eliminate 30 percent more pollution; and expanding requirements to include straight delivery trucks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000316#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["greenhouse gas emissions","fuel efficiency","particulates","air quality"],"geography_discussed":["San Joaquin Valley","Los Angeles","World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","impact projection"]},{"id":"ucs-000734","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/ucs-000734","title":"Confronting Climate Change in the Gulf Coast Region","publisher":{"name":"Union of Concerned Scientists","organization":"union-of-concerned-scientists"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2001-10","source_url":"https://www.ucs.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/gulfcoastdownload.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes the vulnerability of the Gulf Coast's diverse ecosystems—from upland forests to coral reefs—to rising temperatures and sea levels. It highlights that while climate change poses significant threats to water resources, biodiversity, and public health, current human activities like shoreline development and water engineering remain the primary drivers of ecological change. 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While most of the 11 modelled food crops show production reductions, impacts vary by region, with the East and North experiencing the largest effects. Specific crops such as cassava, potato, and sweet potato could see reductions of around 40 percent, while millet, sorghum, and pigeon peas are expected to see reductions of less than 10 percent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000814#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Agricultural exports are expected to be strongly affected by climate change by 2050 without adaptation. Coffee yield losses could range from 50-75% due to yield reductions and loss of suitable growing areas. A 50% reduction in combined Arabica and Robusta coffee production would result in losses of approximately US$1,235 million, while a 75% reduction would cost about US$1,850 million. 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