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.
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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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Workshops — Dec 17, 2021
VALUABLES Community of Practice Meeting
A presentation of research projects quantifying the benefits of using satellite data in socioeconomic decisionmaking.
Media Highlight — Nov 19, 2021
What Biden's Infrastructure Bill Means for Wildfire Management
What Biden's Infrastructure Bill Means for Wildfire Management
Journal Article — Nov 13, 2021
Wildfire, Smoke, and Outdoor Recreation in the Western United States
Wildfire, Smoke, and Outdoor Recreation in the Western United States
Media Highlight — Nov 4, 2021
The Future of Coastal Cities Looks Like Miami
The Future of Coastal Cities Looks Like Miami
Journal Article — Nov 13, 2021
Wildfire, Smoke, and Outdoor Recreation in the Western United States
Wildfire, Smoke, and Outdoor Recreation in the Western United States
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
Wildfires in the United States 102: Policy and Solutions
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.
Workshops — Dec 17, 2021
VALUABLES Community of Practice Meeting
A presentation of research projects quantifying the benefits of using satellite data in socioeconomic decisionmaking.
Speeches & Presentations — Jan 5, 2021
Wildfires, Smoke, and Outdoor Recreation in the Western United States
Wildfires, Smoke, and Outdoor Recreation in the Western United States
Workshops — Feb 3, 2010
Managing the Risk of Extreme Weather Events in a Changing Climate
Managing the Risk of Extreme Weather Events in a Changing Climate
Conferences — Feb 1, 2010
Background Materials - Climate Change and Extreme Events
Background Materials - Climate Change and Extreme Events
Media Highlight — Nov 19, 2021
What Biden's Infrastructure Bill Means for Wildfire Management
What Biden's Infrastructure Bill Means for Wildfire Management
Media Highlight — Nov 4, 2021
The Future of Coastal Cities Looks Like Miami
The Future of Coastal Cities Looks Like Miami
Media Highlight — Oct 25, 2021
What Are the Chesapeake Bay's Marshes Worth? New Study Suggests Billions
What Are the Chesapeake Bay's Marshes Worth? New Study Suggests Billions
Media Highlight — Oct 11, 2021
How Future Hurricanes Could Affect the Chesapeake Bay Region, According to New Research
How Future Hurricanes Could Affect the Chesapeake Bay Region, According to New Research
Resources Magazine — Oct 21, 2021
Trends and Solutions in Wildfire Management
After a centuries-long history of intentionally suppressing wildfires in the United States, particularly in the western part of the country, land managers now are recognizing that new strategies of coexisting with fires may be necessary—and more realistic
On the Issues — Oct 1, 2021
New Clean Electricity Performance Program, Methane Leaks, and More
A weekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF 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.
