Morning Energy: Interior's Oil and Gas Showdown

POLITICO's Morning Energy newsletter features new research by RFF and Environmental Defense Fund on pathways to a just transition.

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Date

March 25, 2021

News Type

Media Highlight

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POLITICO

"PATHWAY TO A JUST TRANSITION: Resources for the Future and the Environmental Defense Fund are unveiling a report today on policy areas that would help communities reliant on fossil fuels transition to a cleaner energy economy. Their recommendations cover economic support for the communities’ basic needs, worker protections, public infrastructure, attracting new business and more. Read the report here."

Topics

Projects

Fairness for Workers and Communities in Transition

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Daniel Raimi

Fellow

Daniel Raimi is a fellow and director of the Equity in the Energy Transition Initiative at RFF. He works on a range of energy policy issues with a focus on tools to enable an equitable energy transition.

Molly Robertson

Senior Research Associate

Molly Robertson is a senior research associate at Resources for the Future.

Wesley Look

Senior Research Associate

Wesley Look is a senior research associate at RFF. His work focuses on fairness for workers and communities in transition.

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