The New York Times: Repeal of Clean Energy Law Will Mean a Hotter Planet, Scientists Warn

An article that references work by Resources for the Future on a potential repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act

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Date

June 20, 2025

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Media Highlight

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The New York Times

"But repealing the act would effectively stop the drop in emissions, according to early analyses from several groups, including the Princeton REPEAT project, Rhodium Group, Resources for the Future and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions."

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