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| Natural Resource Scarcity and the Fear of “Resource Wars” |
| As Congress continues to debate the causes and effects of higher oil prices, RFF Senior Fellow Joel Darmstadter reviews lessons learned about how the perceived scarcity of natural resources—for example, oil, copper, and rare earths—may cloud some countries’ hope for a robust economic future. |
| Congressional Perspectives on Tropical Forest Conservation |
| A new Issue Brief by researchers from RFF and Climate Advisers details the results of a February 2011 survey of key congressional staff, examining attitudes and perspectives about tropical forest conservation. |
| Will Natural Gas Vehicles Be in Our Future? |
| A new RFF Issue Brief explains that heavy-duty trucks running on liquefied natural gas can reduce oil consumption and carbon dioxide emissions with reasonably competitive cost-effectiveness. |
| U.S. Policy Options for Adapting to Climate Change: Event Video Now Available |
| At the June First Wednesday seminar, RFF experts presented results from a major study detailing how the federal government can effectively address climate impacts. |
| Major Report On U.S. Climate Change Adaptation |
| The United States is ill-prepared to manage the impacts of climate change, says a new RFF study. The report provides concrete steps the federal government can take to improve the institutions, incentives, and information needed to respond to climate impacts. |
| Coordinating Ecological and Economic Research: Introducing rff.org/cmew |
In this Q&A, Director of RFF's Center for the Management of Ecological Wealth (CMEW) Jim Boyd explains how the center extends RFF’s work on natural resource, energy, and climate issues. Learn more about CMEW’s work here. |
| America’s Nuclear Future: Q&A with RFF President Phil Sharp |
| RFF President Phil Sharp discusses how recent events in Japan might affect the development of nuclear energy in the United States. |
| William K. Reilly Discusses the Path to Safe Offshore Drilling: Video |
| One year after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, recommendations from the Oil Spill Commission have yet to be fully implemented. In a recent speech at RFF, William K. Reilly discussed how this affects the safety and future of offshore drilling. |
| Understanding “Fat-Tailed” Distributions and Their Policy Implications |
| In a new discussion paper, RFF's Roger Cooke and coauthor Daan Niebor explore "fat-tailed" phenomena, including natural disasters and crop losses, noting traditional statistical tools may not be sufficient to analyze such distributions and what they mean for policy. |
| Improving Regulatory Policy at Independent Regulatory Agencies |
| Presentations and selected papers are now available from the recent RFF conference "Can Greater Use of Economic Analysis Improve Regulatory Policy at Independent Regulatory Agencies?" |
| Programs for Electricity Energy Efficiency: Are They Cost-Effective? |
| An updated study by RFF researchers takes a closer look at the cost-effectiveness of programs designed to reduce consumer electricity consumption. |
| Raising the Game to Reduce the Risks |
| One year after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, RFF’s Mark Cohen explains that much still needs to be done to ensure a safer future in deepwater drilling. |
| RFF Analyzes CES in Response to Senate White Paper Questions |
| RFF experts submitted key findings from their research and modeling in response to Senate questions on a Clean Energy Standard (CES). |
| The Climate Has Changed—So Must Policy |
| A new RFF Issue Brief explores how a successful global climate policy must recognize the economic and political forces shaping each individual nation. |
| Who’s Benefiting from the National Flood Insurance Program? |
| New analysis from RFF looks at a quarter century of federal flood insurance data to determine whether the benefits of the program are tied to income. |
| An Economic Case for a Carbon Tax Policy |
| Taking a step back and looking broadly at climate policy, a new RFF Discussion Paper reevaluates the three main options for moving climate legislation forward: cap-and-trade, a carbon tax, and regulatory alternatives. |
| Using Space to Control Invasive Species and Reduce Containment Costs |
| RFF researchers move beyond the “when” and “how much” to control invasive species to also consider the “where” in order to reduce long-term costs and damages. |
| Water Conflicts and Resolution: Event Slides and Streaming Video Now Available |
| At a recent RFF First Wednesday event, researchers and policymakers discussed how reforms to water management could benefit both the economy and the environment. |
| Greenhouse Gas Regulation under the Clean Air Act: A Guide for Economists |
| In a new Discussion Paper, RFF researchers explore the regulatory tools and options provided by the Clean Air Act for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the potential legislative challenges and economic opportunities. |
| Offshore Oversight: How Deep Is the Regulatory Ocean? |
| The 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster called attention to the need for revamped and strengthened oversight to reduce the risk of blowouts and other catastrophes on offshore rigs. A recent RFF discussion paper provides an initial baseline assessment of current enforcement efforts. |
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