A Paradox in Hempel's Criterion of Maximal Specificity

Resources Radio — Sep 30, 2025

An Unprecedented Investment in US Rare Earth Elements, with Tom Moerenhout

Tom Moerenhout discusses the recent federal investment in a privately held mine in the United States—the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine—and the potential risks and rewards of the deal.

Webinar — Oct 21, 2025

The US Nuclear Future: Learning from Recent Experience and Confronting Future Challenges

Join RFF for a two-part event discussing the challenges and opportunities of a potential nuclear renaissance in the United States.

Common Resources — Sep 25, 2025

Incentivizing Superhot Rock Geothermal Exploration

Superhot rock geothermal wells could help the United States meet rising electricity demand. However, a lack of geological information means that drilling these expensive wells is risky. Two types of programs could provide needed geological information.

Report — Sep 25, 2025

Corporate Due Diligence, Auto Industry, and Battery Supply Chains

This report suggests that the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is a useful framework for harmonizing existing national-level regulations on the corporate due diligence of critical mineral supply chains.