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| The Porter Hypothesis, 20 Years Later |
| In a seminal article written 20 years ago, Michael Porter put forth his hypothesis, that environmental regulations can encourage innovation, increase efficiency, and enhance business performance. At a recent speech at RFF, Porter reasserted his belief that companies can incorporate innovative approaches to improve their environmental footprint while creating shared value and increasing their competitiveness. |
| New RFF Studies Released on Oil Spill Investigation |
| In a special series, RFF examines a variety of issues related to the aftermath of the BP oil spill, ranging from risk assessment to safety procedures, and from costs to containment. Seven papers, prepared for the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, are now available here. |
| Can a Stew of Power Generation Regulations Clear the Air? |
| EPA is issuing major rules to reduce conventional pollutants (including SO2 and NOx) that will cost the electric utility sector tens of billions of dollars per year for costly new emissions-control equipment. Visiting Fellows Arthur Fraas and Randall Lutter ask, is it worth it? |
| In The Medium Run, CAFE Costs Decrease |
| With Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards expected to increase, a new RFF Discussion Paper assesses the medium-run costs associated with the increase, how they compare to the short-run and long-run adjustments, and how consumers will react to the increase in fuel economy. |
| Are Energy Efficiency Standards Economically Efficient? |
| With a portfolio of emissions reductions options available, pulling the proper policy lever can be tricky. New analysis suggests that energy efficiency standards don’t look that promising on economic grounds, either on their own or in combination with pricing instruments. |
| REDD+ Credits: Feasible Supply Less Than Expected |
| With expectations high over the prospect of REDD+ in the next few years, a new RFF Issue Brief finds the feasible potential of these credits is actually much lower than some models predict. |
| New Look, Same Magazine! |
| The fundamentals haven’t changed: you’ll find short, accessible stories by RFF scholars, written without partisan bias or technical jargon. The purpose of the new design is to make it easier to find what you’re looking for as well as easier to read—the type is bigger! |
| Embracing Green-Growth Diplomacy |
| With the world gearing up for another round of international climate negotiations, RFF Visiting Scholar Nigel Purvis says it is time to jumpstart the transition to low emissions development by reinventing global climate diplomacy. |
| Video Now Available: The Road Ahead for CAFE |
| While CAFE standards changed very little over the past 20 years, they will tighten substantially over the next decade. Watch RFF’s panel of experts discuss what lies ahead for fuel efficiency standards in the United States. |
| Toward a New National Energy Policy: Assessing the Options |
| The Full Report of this multi-year study – including technical papers and modeling methodologies – is now available online. The documents evaluate a wide range of policy alternatives to help decisionmakers develop a coherent U.S. energy strategy. |
| Climate, Trade, and International Interconnectivity |
| A new RFF Discussion Paper takes a closer look at the intersection of domestic climate change policies and international trade. |
| Need Reliable Data and Analysis? Get the New RFF Directory |
| The latest edition of the RFF Directory of Experts for Policymakers and the Media is now available online, providing contact information and background on researchers and their areas of expertise. |
| Saving America’s Land and Ecosystems |
| Some 30 million acres in the United States comprise the federal land preservation effort known as the Conservation Reserve Program. An RFF First Wednesday seminar panel discusses the impact of this policy on ecosystem services, agriculture, land use, and more. |
| Banking Emissions Allowances: A Checkered Legacy |
| The treatment of banked emissions allowances under a series of cap-and-trade systems to curb major air pollutants has produced mixed results. |
| Revisiting the Commons—and Climate Change |
| A new paper by RFF University Fellow Robert Stavins asserts that economics is poised to help resolve concerns about the carrying capacity of Earth’s environment, especially regarding climate. |
| Superior Salmon? |
| As the Food and Drug Administration nears approval of the sale of genetically engineered salmon to American consumers, RFF Visiting Scholar Randall Lutter analyzes the surge of new kinds of fish and meat products – and the agency’s plans to regulate their labeling. |
| Can States Allay Risks from Hurricanes and Earthquakes? |
| Insurance for damages from natural catastrophes provided by many states affords property owners coverage when they are unable to find it in the private market. |
| China: A Resource War Resurgence? |
| In the latest issue of Resources, Senior Fellow Joel Darmstadter divines facts and fears about China’s energy strategy, including its ongoing, global shopping spree for oil. |
| CAA@40: Phil Sharp on Anniversary of Clean Air Act |
| At a conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of the passage of the Clean Air Act, Phil Sharp reflects on the impact of the law on U.S. climate and energy policy. |
| The Effects of Transport Regulations on the Oil Market: Does Market Power Matter? |
| Market power can influence the outcome of transport regulations, according to the authors of a new RFF discussion paper. |
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