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Find out more about the VALUABLES Consortium's Grants for Assessing the Benefits of Satellites.
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Satellite Data Can Inform Water Policy
Earth scientists and water managers can use satellite data to maintain water quality and availability.
On the Issues: Methane Leaks, Paying for Renewable Energy, and More
Connecting this week's environmental and energy news to RFF's economic research.
On the Issues: Senator Tina Smith, a Clean Energy Economy, and More
Connecting this week's environmental and energy news to RFF's economic research
Explainer — Oct 29, 2019
Introducing the VALUABLES Consortium Impact Assessment Framework
How can the societal benefits of information like satellite data be measured?
Working Paper — Jul 11, 2019
The Cost-Effectiveness of Satellite Earth Observations to Inform a Post-Wildfire Response
This study demonstrates the cost-effectiveness of using satellite imagery to assess burned areas and prioritize response measures after a wildfire; it shows that, by using Landsat imagery, federal agencies can save up to $7.7 million per year in post-fire costs.
Working Paper — Jun 27, 2019
Market-Based Methods for Monetizing Uncertainty Reduction: A Case Study
A market-based method to quantify the societal value of Soil Moisture Active Passive mission information.
Workshop/Seminar — Oct 30, 2019
2019 VALUABLES Consortium Annual Workshop
The VALUABLES Consortium's workshop is an annual gathering of economists, NASA experts, Earth scientists, decisionmakers, and thought leaders.
RFF Live — Oct 30, 2019
Taking the Pulse of a Changing Planet
Watch experts discuss past, present, and future opportunities in applications of satellite data.
Webinar — Oct 16, 2019
VALUABLES Consortium Grants for Assessing the Benefits of Satellites: Applicant Webinar
Learn more about the VALUABLES Consortium's GABS funding opportunity.
Press Release — Sep 16, 2019
VALUABLES Consortium Accepting Applications for $300,000 in Grants
RFF's VALUABLES Consortium is accepting applications for $300,000 in Grants to Assess the Benefits of Satellites (GABS).
Press Release — Jul 11, 2019
Satellite Imagery Saves Federal Agencies up to $7.7 Million per Year in Post-Wildfire Costs
A new VALUABLES study finds that using the Landsat satellite program is the most cost-effective method to assess burned land and prioritize responses.
Press Release — Dec 26, 2018
New Episode of Resources Radio on Sensing Pollution with Satellites
RFF's Alan Krupnick and Daniel Sullivan discuss their research on the use of satellite data to improve air pollution monitoring.
Satellite Data Can Inform Water Policy
Earth scientists and water managers can use satellite data to maintain water quality and availability.
On the Issues: Methane Leaks, Paying for Renewable Energy, and More
Connecting this week's environmental and energy news to RFF's economic research.
On the Issues: Senator Tina Smith, a Clean Energy Economy, and More
Connecting this week's environmental and energy news to RFF's economic research