Surprise: Old-growth forests soak up CO2

How Much Does Clean Cooking Reduce Emissions?, with Susanna Berkouwer

Susanna Berkouwer shares the results of their research on charcoal-burning cookstoves, which explores whether alternatives to high charcoal consumption can reduce both the cost of energy for low-income consumers and the negative environmental impacts.

The Conservation Reserve Program and Rural Communities in the United States

The Conservation Reserve Program has observers unsure about whether it’s a boon or a bust for communities. Resources for the Future scholars report their findings: the program advances land conservation without broadly harming rural economies.

The Value of Wetlands in Reducing Riverine Flood Losses

Wetlands play a vital role in reducing flood risk, yet they are vanishing from the American landscape at a growing rate. A new study finds that wetland loss has significantly increased insurance payouts that help communities recover after floods.

More Farmers Are Enrolling in Crop Insurance Due to Extreme Heat

A new paper finds that a decline in crop yield due to extreme heat boosts insurance enrollment for corn and soybeans the following year.