RFF President and CEO Richard G. Newell Appears on Sky News

Common Resources — May 13, 2025

If/Then: The Economics of Regulatory Repeal

If the federal government plans to repeal environmental regulations with the goal of cutting overall costs, then these decisions must consider the benefits as well as the savings.

On the Issues — May 9, 2025

On the Issues: Auto Tariffs, Funding Emergency Response, and More

A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Auto tariffs, funding emergency response, and more.

Common Resources — May 9, 2025

If/Then: New Cuts to Oil and Gas Royalty Rates in Budget Reconciliation Will Reduce Federal Revenues

Companies may soon pay lower rates to drill oil and gas on publicly owned lands, due to a new legislative proposal, which would cut nearly $5 billion in federal revenues over the next decade and tens of billions thereafter, with similar losses for states.

Common Resources — May 7, 2025

If/Then: Shifting Federal Funds for Disaster Infrastructure Puts State and Local Governments in the Driver’s Seat—But Not Without Possible Disadvantages

If more disaster management responsibility is transferred to states, then the federal government must be transparent about funding; realistic about whether states have the capacity; and ready to allot more resources, given growing disaster exposures.