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The United Nations is currently guiding the framework for a potential international climate agreement. Each country faces a unique set of environmental challenges, often complicated by existing political, social, and economic factors. RFF experts are analyzing climate, energy, and environmental policies around the world to help governments analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their respective policies.
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Media Highlight — Jun 6, 2022
E&E News: "Indian State of Gujarat Moves to Launch Carbon Market"
Senior Fellow Maureen Cropper employs her expertise on Indian air pollution and carbon pricing in a story about efforts in the country to launch a carbon market.
Media Highlight — Jun 25, 2021
The Climate Risk of China's Auto Sales
The Climate Risk of China's Auto Sales
Press Release — Jun 24, 2021
As Income Rises in China, So Does New Vehicle Ownership—and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As Income Rises in China, So Does New Vehicle Ownership—and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Press Release — May 17, 2021
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
Working Paper — May 17, 2021
Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon
Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon
Working Paper — Mar 17, 2021
The Welfare Cost of Beijing’s Lottery Policy—Evidence from a Contingent Valuation Survey
The Welfare Cost of Beijing’s Lottery Policy—Evidence from a Contingent Valuation Survey
Report — May 20, 2020
Global Energy Outlook 2020: Energy Transition or Energy Addition?
Global Energy Outlook 2020: Energy Transition or Energy Addition?
Working Paper — Jan 14, 2020
China’s Unconventional Nationwide CO₂ Emissions Trading System: The Wide-Ranging Impacts of an Implicit Output Subsidy
China’s Unconventional Nationwide CO₂ Emissions Trading System: The Wide-Ranging Impacts of an Implicit Output Subsidy
Workshop — Apr 21, 2015
Looking Ahead toward Paris: International Perspectives on National Commitments
Looking Ahead toward Paris: International Perspectives on National Commitments
Workshop — Apr 20, 2015
Report Release: China 2050 High Renewable Energy Penetration Scenario and Roadmap Study
Report Release: China 2050 High Renewable Energy Penetration Scenario and Roadmap Study
Workshop — Dec 3, 2014
Carbon Cap and Trade in China: From Experimentation to Nationalization?
Carbon Cap and Trade in China: From Experimentation to Nationalization?
Workshop — Feb 19, 2013
Agricultural Biotechnology and the Environment: Perspectives on the Next 10 Years
Agricultural Biotechnology and the Environment: Perspectives on the Next 10 Years
Common Resources — Jan 12, 2021
Climate Consensus across Continents: Opinions in China, Sweden, and the United States Increasingly Align
The United States, China, and Sweden have pursued vastly different responses to climate change—even as residents of the three countries increasingly express high levels of support for climate action.
Resources Radio — Dec 22, 2020
Rare Earths 101: Digging Up the Facts, with Jordy Lee
Jordy Lee describes how rare earths, while costly to mine and hazardous to the environment, are nevertheless essential to the clean energy transition.
Resources Radio — May 19, 2020
China’s Emerging Policies for Emissions Reductions, with Dick Morgenstern
Dick Morgenstern discusses the implications of China’s tradable performance standard, a unique model which could substantially reduce CO₂ emissions.
Resources Radio — Jun 18, 2019
Shedding Light on Rural Energy Access, with Subhrendu Pattanayak
Daniel Raimi talks with Subhrendu Pattanayak about electricity access for communities in hard-to-reach places.
Media Highlight — Jun 6, 2022
E&E News: "Indian State of Gujarat Moves to Launch Carbon Market"
Senior Fellow Maureen Cropper employs her expertise on Indian air pollution and carbon pricing in a story about efforts in the country to launch a carbon market.
Media Highlight — Jun 25, 2021
The Climate Risk of China's Auto Sales
The Climate Risk of China's Auto Sales
Press Release — Jun 24, 2021
As Income Rises in China, So Does New Vehicle Ownership—and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As Income Rises in China, So Does New Vehicle Ownership—and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Press Release — May 17, 2021
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon