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Oil Markets in the Time of COVID-19, with Amy Myers Jaffe
Amy Myers Jaffe discusses how the human and economic costs of the coronavirus crisis are fueling an oil price war and threatening the global economy.
Press Release — Mar 17, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: "Oil Markets in the Time of COVID-19, with Amy Myers Jaffe"
Amy Myers Jaffe discusses how the human and economic costs of the coronavirus crisis are fueling an oil price war and threatening the global economy.
What’s Going Down With Oil Prices: Implications for US Oil-Producing Regions
The COVID-19 crisis and OPEC’s decision to boost oil production have sent oil prices tumbling. RFF’s Daniel Raimi explores the impacts of the oil bust on American oil-producing communities and how policymakers can prepare for future downturns.
Issue Brief — Feb 27, 2020
Investment Tax Credits for Hydrogen Storage
An overview of hydrogen, benefits for energy storage, opportunities for/importance of decarbonization, and necessary infrastructure, all from the perspective of the tax credit.
Journal Article — Feb 9, 2020
Partisanship and Proximity Predict Opposition to Fracking in Colorado
A detailed analysis of community perceptions of oil and gas development in Colorado, using real-world voting data.
Journal Article — Dec 9, 2019
Dynamic Impacts of US Energy Development on Agricultural Land Use
This paper examines land-use changes over time as agricultural landowners adjust when in close proximity to oil and gas development.
Policy Leadership Series — Sep 4, 2019
Policy Leadership Series with FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee
A conversation with FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee on the state of US energy markets, energy policy, and climate change
RFF Live — Jul 1, 2019
The Global Energy Outlook: The Next Generation of Energy
Exploring potential outlooks for energy markets in the year ahead
Workshop/Seminar — Mar 14, 2019
Economic Volatility in Oil Producing Regions: Exploring Impacts and Public Policy Responses
Examining regional impacts of oil volatility and potential avenues for federal intervention to support producing communities
Press Release — Mar 17, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: "Oil Markets in the Time of COVID-19, with Amy Myers Jaffe"
Amy Myers Jaffe discusses how the human and economic costs of the coronavirus crisis are fueling an oil price war and threatening the global economy.
Press Release — Feb 25, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: “Which Climate Path Are We On?, with Zeke Hausfather”
Zeke Hausfather explains how the recent and unexpected observed decline of coal informs scientific assessments of future temperature increases.
Press Release — Dec 17, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio: “Understanding Water Use in the US Energy System, with Emily Grubert”
Emily Grubert discusses the relationship between major fuel sources in the US energy system and water consumption.
Oil Markets in the Time of COVID-19, with Amy Myers Jaffe
Amy Myers Jaffe discusses how the human and economic costs of the coronavirus crisis are fueling an oil price war and threatening the global economy.
What’s Going Down With Oil Prices: Implications for US Oil-Producing Regions
The COVID-19 crisis and OPEC’s decision to boost oil production have sent oil prices tumbling. RFF’s Daniel Raimi explores the impacts of the oil bust on American oil-producing communities and how policymakers can prepare for future downturns.
On the Issues: JPMorgan’s New Climate Commitments, Hydrogen’s Low-Carbon Potential, and More
Connecting this week's environmental and energy news to RFF's economic research.