Africa

Press Release — May 17, 2021

As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon

In a new analysis of 70 papers, RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi weighs research on how climate change may affect temperature-related mortality—and notes holes in the data—to improve estimates of the social cost of carbon.

Working Paper — May 17, 2021

Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon

In a new analysis of 70 papers, RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi weighs research on how climate change may affect temperature-related mortality—and notes holes in the data—to improve estimates of the social cost of carbon.

Resources Radio — Jul 21, 2020

Getting Filled In on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with Annalise Blum

Annalise Blum discusses the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a massive hydropower project that has amplified tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia.

Working Paper — May 17, 2021

Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon

In a new analysis of 70 papers, RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi weighs research on how climate change may affect temperature-related mortality—and notes holes in the data—to improve estimates of the social cost of carbon.

Report — May 20, 2020

Global Energy Outlook 2020: Energy Transition or Energy Addition?

With commentary on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RFF Global Energy Outlook provides a review of global energy market projections by leading international energy organizations and corporations.

Report — May 15, 2020

Primer on Costs of Action/Inaction and Communication to Policymakers

A Review of Methodologies to Support Future Decisionmaking in Comparing the Cost of Inaction with the Cost of Action in the Context of African ChemObs

Press Release — May 17, 2021

As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon

In a new analysis of 70 papers, RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi weighs research on how climate change may affect temperature-related mortality—and notes holes in the data—to improve estimates of the social cost of carbon.

Press Release — Jun 9, 2020

New Episode of Resources Radio: "Growing the Power Grid in Africa, with Todd Moss"

Todd Moss explores the reasons why expanding electricity in Africa is essential for boosting economies across the continent—and how COVID-19 could slow progress.

Media Highlight — Jul 11, 2014

Public Opinion on Climate Change: Is the Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty for Policymakers?

Resources Radio — Jul 21, 2020

Getting Filled In on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with Annalise Blum

Annalise Blum discusses the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a massive hydropower project that has amplified tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia.

Resources Radio — Jun 9, 2020

Growing the Power Grid in Africa, with Todd Moss

Todd Moss explores the reasons why expanding electricity in Africa is essential for boosting economies across the continent—and how COVID-19 could slow progress.

Common Resources — Feb 18, 2014

Ivory Stockpiles: Will Destroying Them Really Help Stop Poaching?

Just over five years ago, sanctioned auctions of ivory stockpiled in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe raised more than $15 million for...