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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.
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.
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.
On the Issues — Oct 25, 2024
On the Issues: Increasing Electricity Prices, Imprecise Policymaking, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: increasing electricity prices, imprecise policymaking, and more.
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.
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.
Report — Sep 23, 2024
Building Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities: Analyzing Designation and Use of Community Disaster Resilience Zones
Building Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities: Analyzing Designation and Use of Community Disaster Resilience Zones
Report — Sep 5, 2024
Modeling Obstacles to Energy Infrastructure for Improved Policy Analysis
This report summarizes key takeaways from a series of workshops convened to identify and find solutions to energy infrastructure deployment challenges.
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
RFF Live — May 23, 2024
Transforming Transmission: Unpacking Order 1920, FERC’s New Regional Transmission Planning Rule
A webinar featuring a panel of experts examining the Federal Energy Regulation Commission's May 13 Grid Expansion Rule.
RFF Live — May 2, 2024
Reducing Power Plant Pollution: An Overview of EPA’s Recent Emissions Rules
A virtual fireside chat and panel discussion about EPA's April 2024 rulings on power plants, notably section 111 of the Clean Air Act.
Environmental Justice Series — Mar 6, 2024
Environmental Justice: Taking Stock of Justice40
A virtual event exploring the implementation of Justice40, the US federal government's largest environmental justice initiative
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.
On the Issues — Oct 25, 2024
On the Issues: Increasing Electricity Prices, Imprecise Policymaking, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: increasing electricity prices, imprecise policymaking, and more.
On the Issues — Oct 11, 2024
On the Issues: Post-Election Climate Policy, Hurricane Helene, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: post-election climate policy, Hurricane Helene, and more.
Resources Radio — Oct 8, 2024
Surveying American Public Opinion on Climate Change, with Jon Krosnick
Jon Krosnick discusses a new survey of the views held by Americans about climate change, including preferences for specific climate policies.
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.
Media Highlight — Oct 10, 2024
NJ Spotlight News: “Congress Mulls Changes in Permitting Process, Could Mean Lower Electricity Prices”
RFF Fellow Kevin Rennert is quoted in this story about the federal government's appetite for energy permitting reform.
Media Highlight — Sep 25, 2024
Harvard Business School: “How the 2024 Elections Will Shape the Future of America’s Green Economy”
RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi offers his thoughts on several aspects of US climate policy.
