Publications

We investigate the links among jointly permitted fisheries in the Alaska region to better understand how policies aimed at one fishery may affect others.

Saltwater intrusion induced by climate change presents an explicit threat to the Earth’s coastal regions. How can communities best adapt to the risks for agriculture and ecosystems?

Introducing regulatory compliance flexibility could reduce consumer prices for appliances and compliance costs for manufacturers, as well as increase choices in the market while achieving important efficiency gains.

RFF experts are exploring possibilities for state and regional carbon pricing policies, developing adaptation strategies for coastal ecosystems, and examining household demand for flood insurance.

Considering both global and domestic estimates of the social cost of methane paints a more comprehensive picture about the costs and benefits of BLM’s methane waste prevention rule.

Understanding how homeowners think about flood insurance can help lawmakers consider reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program aimed at protecting the most vulnerable populations.

How will climate change impact outdoor recreation? RFF’s Casey Wichman discusses work examining data from 27 million recreational bike-share trips across 16 North American cities.

Previous research points to a link between lower US natural gas prices and employment in the manufacturing sector. But this relationship may not be as strong as once thought, which could have policy implications for US exports of natural gas.

New insight on how consumers adjust purchase decisions when gas prices change can help predict how policy shifts will impact overall US vehicle fuel efficiency and GHG emissions.

Declining labor productivity has caused more Appalachian coal mine closures and employment losses than has low natural gas prices or electricity demand.

Our analysis suggests that emissions reductions in the US electricity sector have become less expensive than previously thought, and emissions reduction goals can be achieved at lower cost.

Emissions caps can automatically adjust to preserve the integrity of other policies that lead to emissions reductions.

Environmental regulations are unlikely to significantly reduce jobs in the US economy, contrary to what some critics suggest. Instead, jobs will shift away from polluting industries toward cleaner ones. Policy design can smooth that transition.

Ambitious US climate policy will require border adjustments to protect energy-intensive, trade-exposed industries from unfair competition—but formulating policies compatible with obligations under the World Trade Organization has proved challenging.

This article highlights past examples of the use of science to document the effectiveness of policy in air quality management in order to inform public discourse.

New technologies are fundamentally changing vehicles and travel, with benefits for the US economy but complex implications for energy security and the environment.