Climate Risks and Impacts
Decisionmakers across the globe are grappling with how to account for risk and uncertainty about climate impacts as they plan for a changing world. Experts at RFF are quantifying the economic and social impacts of climate change, ensuring that decisionmakers are equipped with the data and policy tools they need to respond.
Wildfire, Smoke, and Outdoor Recreation
How does smoke affect outdoor recreation in the United States? An RFF study seeks to find out.
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Resources Radio: Pricing Climate Risk
Listen to a conversation with Robert Litterman, Robert Litterman—a member of the RFF Board of Directors, as well as chairman of the Risk Committee and a founding partner of Kepos Capital—on pricing climate risk in the markets.
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EJ: Climate Impacts, Adaptation, and Resilience
Watch this installment of Exposure—RFF and the Urban Institute's six-part webinar series on environmental justice.
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Ecosystem Services
Developing environmental management solutions
Endangered Species
Examining key challenges posed to endangered species
Hurricanes and Flooding
Studying the impacts of hurricanes and flooding on people and the environment
Invasive Species
Analyzing the benefits of prevention and policies for control
Risk Analysis and Uncertainty
Quantifying and reducing uncertainty and analyzing climate and disaster risk
Water Resources
Informing effective water management policies, from water rights to quality
Wildfires
Analyzing how communities, land managers, and policymakers can mitigate wildfire disasters
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Media Highlight — Sep 9, 2021
Wildfire Smoke May Upend Outdoor Recreation in the West
An op-ed written by Margaret Walls and Matthew Wibbenmeyer about their new research on wildfire smoke is published in The Hill.
Media Highlight — Sep 5, 2021
Wildfires, Smoke Snuff Out Outdoor Adventures across US
In a widely syndicated piece, the Associated Press quotes Margaret Walls and cites recent RFF research on wildfire smoke.
Press Release — Sep 1, 2021
Resources for the Future Welcomes Two Fellows in August
Hannah Druckenmiller and Penny Liao join the RFF community of esteemed environment and energy scholars.
Working Paper — Aug 23, 2021
Wetlands, Flooding, and the Clean Water Act
This study estimates the value of wetlands in flood mitigation in the United States, finding that one hectare of wetland provides $2,300 in annual flood mitigation value.
Explainer — Aug 18, 2021
Wildfires in the United States 102: Policy and Solutions
This explainer details the primary policy tools that can be used to reduce the negative impacts of wildfires throughout the country.
Working Paper — Aug 17, 2021
What's at Stake? Understanding the Role of Home Equity in Flood Insurance Demand
This working paper finds that as home equity increases, so does demand for flood insurance—a finding with major implications for understanding climate change's impact on housing.
Speeches & Presentations — Jan 5, 2021
Wildfires, Smoke, and Outdoor Recreation in the Western United States
An external event hosted by the Allied Social Science Association
Workshop/Seminar — Feb 3, 2010
Managing the Risk of Extreme Weather Events in a Changing Climate
Conferences & Panels — Feb 1, 2010
Background Materials - Climate Change and Extreme Events
Media Highlight — Sep 9, 2021
Wildfire Smoke May Upend Outdoor Recreation in the West
An op-ed written by Margaret Walls and Matthew Wibbenmeyer about their new research on wildfire smoke is published in The Hill.
Media Highlight — Sep 5, 2021
Wildfires, Smoke Snuff Out Outdoor Adventures across US
In a widely syndicated piece, the Associated Press quotes Margaret Walls and cites recent RFF research on wildfire smoke.
Press Release — Sep 1, 2021
Resources for the Future Welcomes Two Fellows in August
Hannah Druckenmiller and Penny Liao join the RFF community of esteemed environment and energy scholars.
Resources Radio — Aug 17, 2021
Risks and Rewards in Homeownership and Flood Insurance, with Penny Liao
Penny Liao considers how home equity influences a household's decision to purchase flood insurance.
Resources Magazine — Feb 25, 2021
A Climate Resilience Road Map for the New Administration
Revitalized efforts to prioritize climate change adaptation in a new administration could help set the United States on a path toward climate resilience. RFF University Fellow Carolyn Kousky shares her ideas for how to get there.
Common Resources — Feb 9, 2021
Estimating the Value of NOAA’s Digital Coast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) maintains a website, the “Digital Coast,” that hosts a variety of useful tools for coastal management. New RFF research estimates the economic value of uses of the site and finds sizable benefits.