Keystone pipeline: Obama’s unpleasant options

Resources for the Future Announces the Bartlett Center for Electric Power Research

We are pleased to announce the creation of the Bartlett Center for Electric Power Research, made possible thanks to the generous philanthropy of Jay, Jim, and Dede Bartlett.

How Could Artificial Intelligence Change the World of Think Tanks?, with Dan Baer

Dan Baer, a DC-based think tank senior vice president, visits the podcast to elaborate on “emergent intuitions” that have been directing his insights on how artificial intelligence may affect the think tank world and its research contributions.

Losing the Endangerment Finding: The Costs and Benefits of Repealing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Power Plants

The federal government projects that a major regulatory repeal will benefit Americans. New independent modeling instead finds that the costs of repeal could outweigh benefits by about $1.5 trillion, even before considering air-quality damages.

Research Priorities for Robust Climate Assessments in the United States

This article highlights select US-relevant topics and syntheses particularly valuable for future national, sub-national, and sectoral climate assessments.