Republicans' New Favorite Study Trashes Biden's Climate Plans—But Who's Behind It?

The Guardian references RFF research on the economic impact of drilling on public lands.

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March 9, 2021

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Media Highlight

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The Guardian

" Another analysis of potential drilling policies, by the environmental group Resources for the Future, contradicts [the author of a controversial study, Tim] Considine’s conclusions of economic ruin for western states. It found the government could make oil companies pay more to drill on public lands and increase revenues going to states, while reducing climate pollution."

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Brian C. Prest

Fellow; Director, Social Cost of Carbon Initiative

Brian Prest is an economist and fellow at Resources for the Future specializing in climate change, oil and gas, and energy economics.

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