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Many human activities result in air pollution, which negatively impacts human health, the environment, and economic efficiency. RFF experts have been analyzing policies to monitor and improve air quality since such regulations first came to pass.
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Press Release — Mar 31, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: A Status Report on Global Emissions Trading, with Stephanie La Hoz Theuer
Stephanie La Hoz Theuer assesses how emissions trading systems are performing globally and outlines continually vexing challenges for policymakers.
Working Paper — Mar 31, 2020
Have US Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Social Welfare?
This paper provides the first comprehensive social welfare estimates of recent fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards.
The Economics of Environmental Justice, with Samuel Stolper and Catherine Hausman
Samuel Stolper and Catherine Hausman discuss why vulnerable communities are disproportionately burdened by unreliable information on air pollution.
Working Paper — Mar 31, 2020
Have US Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Social Welfare?
This paper provides the first comprehensive social welfare estimates of recent fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards.
Report — Mar 2, 2020
How Clean is “Refined Coal”? An Empirical Assessment of a Billion-Dollar Tax Credit
Billions of dollars of taxpayer funds go to "refined" coal subsidies, but the associated emissions reductions may not meet the US tax code requirements.
Working Paper — Jan 6, 2020
Looking Back at Fifty Years of the Clean Air Act
After major expansion in 1970, the Clean Air Act led to substantial emissions reductions and health improvements—as well as some unintended consequences.
Workshop/Seminar — Sep 16, 2019
How Well Are Our Environmental Laws Working? Retrospective Analysis of Federal Environmental Regulation
Presenting retrospective analyses on the Clean Air Act and other past environmental regulations
RFF Live — Jun 27, 2019
CPP vs. ACE: Evaluating the Economic and Legal Impacts
Examining the economic and legal implications of the ACE rule.
Conferences & Panels — Jun 10, 2019
Lessons from the Clean Air Act
A symposium on the lessons learned from the Clean Air Act
Press Release — Mar 31, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: A Status Report on Global Emissions Trading, with Stephanie La Hoz Theuer
Stephanie La Hoz Theuer assesses how emissions trading systems are performing globally and outlines continually vexing challenges for policymakers.
Press Release — Mar 3, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: The Economics of Environmental Justice, with Samuel Stolper and Catherine Hausman
Samuel Stolper and Catherine Hausman discuss why vulnerable communities are disproportionately burdened by unreliable information on air pollution.
Press Release — Jan 6, 2020
The Clean Air Act: Successes and Challenges Since 1970
A new retrospective analysis highlights the Clean Air Act’s successes and challenges.
The Economics of Environmental Justice, with Samuel Stolper and Catherine Hausman
Samuel Stolper and Catherine Hausman discuss why vulnerable communities are disproportionately burdened by unreliable information on air pollution.
Environmental Repercussions of Rideshares
New research from an RFF scholar investigates how ridesharing affects different cities, offering insights for policymakers who have concerns about environmental impacts.
On the Issues: Australia’s Wildfires, Financial Risks of Climate Change, and More
Connecting this week's environmental and energy news to RFF's economic research.