Fossil Fuels
Natural gas is used widely across the economy; it releases about half the carbon dioxide emissions of coal when burned, though its production and consumption releases methane (a powerful greenhouse gas). Research and analysis at RFF focuses on the development of natural gas resources in the United States and abroad, as well as its impacts and their mitigation through regulations.
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Media Highlight — Dec 3, 2024
What a Day: “Chill, Baby, Chill”
The What a Day newsletter quotes RFF Fellow Brian Prest about the Trump administration’s expected oil-and-gas policies.
Report — Nov 22, 2024
Building Economic Resilience in Western Colorado’s Oil and Gas Communities
This report seeks to understand the opportunities and challenges facing US oil- and gas-producing communities as they seek to build economic resilience against an uncertain energy future.
Media Highlight — Oct 11, 2024
Axios: “On My Screen: Fracking and Carbon Removal”
A new blog post by RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi is the subject of a segment in this newsletter.
Media Highlight — Sep 5, 2024
POLITICO: “Study: Manchin-Barrasso Permitting Bill Would Reduce Emissions”
RFF modeling related to permitting reform and federal oil and gas leasing is discussed in this story.
Report — Nov 22, 2024
Building Economic Resilience in Western Colorado’s Oil and Gas Communities
This report seeks to understand the opportunities and challenges facing US oil- and gas-producing communities as they seek to build economic resilience against an uncertain energy future.
Issue Brief — Sep 3, 2024
How Much Would Expanding Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Increase Global Carbon Emissions?
This issue brief models the impacts of expanding oil and gas production on US federal lands.
Issue Brief — Jul 23, 2024
From Goal to Law: Institutionalizing Michigan’s Electricity Decarbonization
The second in a series about how state electricity plans compare to a net-zero electricity sector goal, this issue brief takes a close look at Michigan's power sector ambitions.
Report — Apr 2, 2024
Global Energy Outlook 2024: Peaks or Plateaus?
RFF's annual Global Energy Outlook harmonizes a range of long-term energy projections to find key trends in global energy consumption, emissions, and geopolitics.
RFF Live — Mar 28, 2023
The Global Energy Outlook 2023: Sowing the Seeds of an Energy Transition
An in-depth panel discussion on some of the potential long-term outlooks for energy markets and the global energy system
RFF Live — Apr 7, 2022
The Global Energy Outlook 2022: Turning Points and Tension in the Energy Transition
An in-depth panel discussion on some of the potential long-term outlooks for energy markets in a year marked by progress and peril
RFF Live — Apr 28, 2021
An Equitable Energy Transition for Workers and Communities
An Equitable Energy Transition for Workers and Communities
RFF Live — Mar 9, 2021
A Hydrogen Future? Exploring Pathways to Decarbonization
A Hydrogen Future? Exploring Pathways to Decarbonization
Common Resources — Apr 17, 2024
After the Pause: Understanding the Economic, Environmental, and Geopolitical Implications of Increased US Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
As the Biden administration temporarily pauses approvals for building new export facilities that transport liquefied natural gas, we’ve assembled a primer on the national and global implications of the US increasing exports of this important fuel.
Resources Radio — Feb 6, 2024
Are Increased Exports of US Liquefied Natural Gas in the Public Interest?, with Ben Cahill
Ben Cahill discusses the Biden administration’s recent decision to pause approvals of new facilities that export liquefied natural gas and arguments for and against increasing US exports of natural gas.
Resources Radio — Aug 29, 2023
How Leaky is the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry?, with Eric Kort
Eric Kort discusses methane emissions from the US oil and gas sector at onshore and offshore extraction sites, alongside efforts to reduce these emissions.
On the Issues — Aug 11, 2023
On the Issues: Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary, Demand for Hydrogen, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, hydrogen demand, and more.
Media Highlight — Dec 3, 2024
What a Day: “Chill, Baby, Chill”
The What a Day newsletter quotes RFF Fellow Brian Prest about the Trump administration’s expected oil-and-gas policies.
Media Highlight — Oct 11, 2024
Axios: “On My Screen: Fracking and Carbon Removal”
A new blog post by RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi is the subject of a segment in this newsletter.
Media Highlight — Sep 5, 2024
POLITICO: “Study: Manchin-Barrasso Permitting Bill Would Reduce Emissions”
RFF modeling related to permitting reform and federal oil and gas leasing is discussed in this story.
Media Highlight — Mar 3, 2024
The Hill: “Would Limiting US Fossil Fuel Production Actually Help Climate Change?”
A story about the relationship between fossil fuel demand and supply quotes RFF Fellow Brian Prest.