111(D) Author Says Clean Air Act ‘Not the Best Way’ to Curb Emissions

Policy Leadership Series — Oct 15, 2015

Bob Nordhaus: US Climate Policy

Bob Nordhaus: US Climate Policy

Resources Magazine Articles — Oct 5, 2025

Delays to Wind and Solar Energy Projects: Permitting and Litigation Are Not the Only Obstacles

The National Environmental Policy Act often takes heat for slowing down energy and infrastructure projects because of the permitting requirements it imposes. Looking at the data, we find that other factors may pose more prominent obstacles to development.

Testimony and Public Comments — Sep 22, 2025

Comment on the Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards

This public comment focuses on the proposed rule as it relates to RFF’s research expertise in two ways: regarding the scientific underpinnings of the Endangerment Finding and the proposal’s overarching costs and benefits.

Media Highlight — Aug 18, 2025

Legal Planet: “The Woeful Economics of a Misguided Rollback”

Nick Roy and Karen Palmer’s analysis on the benefits and costs of federal carbon pollution standard repeal is the subject of this blog post.