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At RFF, we create economy-wide and sector-specific climate solutions that are effective, efficient, equitable, beneficial to the economy, and able to achieve net-zero emissions goals. We also evaluate the physical and economic impacts of climate change, using data to assess risks, and equipping decisionmakers with the information needed to build resilience in their communities.
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Carbon Pricing
Examining the design and implications of carbon pricing policies for the economy and the environment
Climate Risks and Resilience
Analyzing risk and measuring impacts to inform critical climate decisions
Comprehensive Climate Strategies
Generating ideas to drive emissions reductions efficiently and equitably
Data and Decision Tools
Utilizing economic concepts and tools to design and evaluate local, state, regional, and national policies
Electric Power
Conducting research to inform the ongoing transformation and decarbonization of the electricity sector
Environmental Justice
Informing decisionmaking that takes environmental and social justice into account
Equity in the Energy Transition
Exploring solutions to the challenges raised by a transition away from fossil fuels
Federal Climate Policy
Using the best-available data to inform US federal action to address climate change
Industry and Fuels
Solutions to decarbonize industry and transition away from fossil fuels
International Climate Policy
Providing global analysis and policy solutions needed to achieve ambitious climate targets
Land Use, Forestry, and Agriculture
Improving land use and management decisions to meet climate, ecological, and community goals
Natural Resources
Examining how humans interact with natural resources, from species to water
Social Cost of Carbon
Improving the science behind estimating the social cost of carbon
Transportation
Understanding the costs, benefits, and consequences of transportation policies
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Common Resources — Nov 14, 2024
Promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Considerations for Policymakers
Sustainable aviation fuels can help the aviation industry reduce the climate impacts of air travel. Effective policies must balance diverse climate, economic, and environmental considerations.
Common Resources — Nov 13, 2024
The Future of Environmental and Energy Justice
Shalanda Baker and Suzanne Russo discuss environmental justice in the context of the clean energy transition, Baker’s work on equity at the US Department of Energy, and collaboration among communities and policymakers.
On the Issues — Nov 8, 2024
On the Issues: Election Results, Offshore Wind Benefits, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: election results, offshore wind benefits, and more.
Resources Radio — Nov 5, 2024
Building with Mass Timber, with Pat Layton
Pat Layton discusses the development and adoption of mass timber as a building material, along with the environmental and architectural benefits of integrating mass timber into construction projects.
Report — Nov 4, 2024
Meet Them Where They Are: Lessons Learned from the Federal Interagency Working Group on Energy Communities
This report provides an insider’s perspective on lessons learned from the first three years of the US federal government’s Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization.
Working Paper — Oct 22, 2024
Developing a Carbon Dioxide Removal Program in California
In this working paper, the authors explore the design and policy challenges of developing a Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) program in California, offering insights on scaling CDR technologies while ensuring environmental justice.
Report — Oct 22, 2024
Climate Insights 2024: Partisan Views
This third report in the 2024 Climate Insights report series by researchers at Stanford University and RFF examines how American opinions on climate change differ by political party affiliation.
Issue Brief — Oct 17, 2024
Air Quality Impacts of New York State Cap-Trade-and-Invest Design
Air Quality Impacts of New York State Cap-Trade-and-Invest Design
Webinar — Oct 28, 2024
Environmental Justice in Regulatory Decisionmaking
Environmental Justice in Regulatory Decisionmaking
Webinar — Oct 16, 2024
Analyzing Industrial Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation
A webinar featuring industry experts discussing models and analysis, alternative policies, energy pricing, and areas of greatest potential industrial emissions mitigation.
Policy Leadership Series — Oct 8, 2024
The Future of Environmental and Energy Justice: A Policy Leadership Series Event with Shalanda Baker
A conversation with energy justice expert Shalanda Baker on equity, partnership, and climate change
Environmental Justice Series — Jun 26, 2024
Improving Electricity Affordability in the Clean Energy Transition
A webinar featuring an expert panel discussing strategies to address issues of electricity affordability in the United States.
Common Resources — Nov 14, 2024
Promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Considerations for Policymakers
Sustainable aviation fuels can help the aviation industry reduce the climate impacts of air travel. Effective policies must balance diverse climate, economic, and environmental considerations.
Common Resources — Nov 13, 2024
The Future of Environmental and Energy Justice
Shalanda Baker and Suzanne Russo discuss environmental justice in the context of the clean energy transition, Baker’s work on equity at the US Department of Energy, and collaboration among communities and policymakers.
On the Issues — Nov 8, 2024
On the Issues: Election Results, Offshore Wind Benefits, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: election results, offshore wind benefits, and more.
Resources Radio — Nov 5, 2024
Building with Mass Timber, with Pat Layton
Pat Layton discusses the development and adoption of mass timber as a building material, along with the environmental and architectural benefits of integrating mass timber into construction projects.
Media Highlight — Nov 2, 2024
City & State: “National Flood Insurance Program Likely to be Headache for Next President”
RFF Fellow Penny Liao reflects on the National Flood Insurance Program.
Media Highlight — Oct 30, 2024
InsideEPA: “Economists Urge EPA To Bolster Cost, Other Assessments In EJ Analysis”
This story details comments made by panelists during an RFF webinar about environmental justice–related decisionmaking.
Media Highlight — Oct 28, 2024
CQ Roll Call: “Vulnerable Candidates Get Creative As They Vie for Climate Votes”
In this story, RFF University Fellow Jon Krosnick discusses the results of his new survey, Climate Insights 2024: Partisan Views.
Press Release — Oct 22, 2024
Despite Growing Partisan Differences, New Polling Pinpoints Areas of Bipartisan Agreement on Climate Policy
As Election Day nears, new polling from Stanford University, RFF, and the survey research firm ReconMR dives into partisan opinions on climate fundamentals and policies.