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Issue Brief — Jul 14, 2021
Wildfire Risk Reduction: Effects of the Draft Energy Infrastructure Act
Wildfire Risk Reduction: Effects of the Draft Energy Infrastructure Act
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
Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon
Press Release — May 17, 2021
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
Report — Oct 22, 2020
Aligning Dam Removal and Dam Safety: Comparing Policies and Institutions across States
Aligning Dam Removal and Dam Safety: Comparing Policies and Institutions across States
Issue Brief — Jul 14, 2021
Wildfire Risk Reduction: Effects of the Draft Energy Infrastructure Act
Wildfire Risk Reduction: Effects of the Draft Energy Infrastructure Act
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
Effects of Climate Change on Heat- and Cold-Related Mortality: A Literature Review to Inform Updated Estimates of the Social Cost of Carbon
Report — Oct 22, 2020
Aligning Dam Removal and Dam Safety: Comparing Policies and Institutions across States
Aligning Dam Removal and Dam Safety: Comparing Policies and Institutions across States
Issue Brief — Jan 28, 2020
A New Approach in Oregon’s Greenhouse Gas Initiative
A New Approach in Oregon’s Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Workshops — Jan 23, 2018
California’s Climate Action: Leadership from the States
California’s Climate Action: Leadership from the States
Webinar — Jul 18, 2017
The Future of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Policy Choices and Implications for Cross-Border Linkage
The Future of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Policy Choices and Implications for Cross-Border Linkage
Workshops — Feb 25, 2015
Assessing Progress under California’s AB 32 Cap-and-Trade Program
Assessing Progress under California’s AB 32 Cap-and-Trade Program
Workshops — Sep 9, 2014
Greenhouse Gas Regulations and the Clean Air Act: Lessons from the California AB32 Experience
Greenhouse Gas Regulations and the Clean Air Act: Lessons from the California AB32 Experience
Press Release — May 17, 2021
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
As the Planet Warms, Mortality Could Rise—Along with the Social Cost of Carbon
Press Release — Feb 11, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: "Going Deeper on NEPA, with J.B. Ruhl"
J.B. Ruhl explains the nuances of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and predicts how proposed rule changes could affect its implementation.
Press Release — Aug 14, 2019
New Research from Hafstead and Williams on Jobs and Environmental Regulations
Marc Hafstead and Roberton Williams reveal six key takeaways from recent research on jobs and environmental regulations..
Press Release — Aug 7, 2019
New Blog: “Is the California Vehicle Emissions Agreement a ‘PR Stunt’?”
Alan Krupnick and Joshua Linn discuss the vehicle emissions agreement between California and four automakers.
Common Resources — Apr 20, 2020
Deepwater Horizon, 10 Years Later—A Collection of RFF’s Work on the Aftermath of the Gulf Oil Spill
After the worst oil spill of all time, RFF was tasked with studying strategies to prevent similar disasters. That research, and other reflections on Deepwater Horizon, are compiled below.
Common Resources — Dec 2, 2019
The California ZEV Program: A Long and Bumpy Road, but Finally Some Success
A history of California's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, in three separate phases of the program's evolution.
Resources Radio — Nov 26, 2019
Waive Goodbye? The History and Future of the California Waiver, with Emily Wimberger
Emily Wimberger provides an overview of the California waiver―its history, why the Trump administration is moving to revoke it, and the broader impact it has on US environmental policy.
Resources Radio — Oct 22, 2019
The Economics of California’s Power Shutoffs, with Judson Boomhower
Daniel Raimi talks with Judson Boomhower about the economics of the recent public safety power shutoffs in northern California.