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An independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to advancing a healthy environment 🌎 and thriving economy 📈 through impartial economic research and policy engagement.

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Now reading: “Advancing Research on Financial Stability and Climate-Related Financial Risk.” 📰🔍

This @ScienceMagazine editorial by @billypizer.bsky.social and Jim Stock (@harvardsalata.bsky.social) argues we need research on the financial risks of #ClimateChange.

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November 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Projecting future sea level rise is a difficult task. 🌊🔬

In a new podcast episode, @vsrikrish.bsky.social discusses the complex factors that contribute to sea level rise, the impact of different greenhouse gases, and more.

Listen now! 🎧
Understanding Uncertainty in Climate Change and Sea Level Rise, with Vivek Srikrishnan
Vivek Srikrishnan discusses the uncertainty surrounding factors that contribute to climate change and subsequent sea level rise, including how these uncertainties lead to a wide range of sea level pro...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
When labor and environmental movements join forces, they can build a fairer, greener future. 🌱🧑‍🏭

This week on Resources Radio, Dave Foster discusses how unions and environmentalists found common ground and formed the BlueGreen Alliance.

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A History of Alliances Between Workers and Environmentalists, with Dave Foster
Dave Foster discusses the history of labor unions and environmental organizations coming together to work on common goals, with a notable example involving the United Steelworkers and what became an a...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Where natural gas comes from and how it’s transported have a huge impact on emissions. 🚢🌤️

Learn about natural gas, what governments and companies are (and aren’t) doing to reduce emissions from the gas, and more in this podcast with @arvindpawan1.bsky.social.

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Measuring Emissions from Liquefied Natural Gas, with Arvind Ravikumar
Arvind Ravikumar discusses recent changes to federal methane emissions regulations, responses to these changes in the private sector, and ways to reduce methane emissions from natural gas production.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
⚡ Webinar Alert! ⚡
Join RFF on Tuesday, October 21 for a webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities for a potential nuclear renaissance in the US.

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In a recent episode of Resources Radio, Jennifer Wilcox discusses recent changes to carbon removal policies. 🌱🏭

Wilcox also addresses gaps in current incentives, and considerations for amending new policies.

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Achieving Societal Goals through Carbon Removal, with Jennifer Wilcox
Jennifer Wilcox discusses how recent policies impact carbon emissions, shares ideas for how carbon removal can help reach emissions goals, and recommends ways to tackle related obstacles.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our Climate Week blog post is out now! 🌎

Last month, several members of RFF’s research and policy engagement team traveled to Climate Week NYC. Kristin Hayes discussed the takeaways with some RFF attendees—read more here:
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A Conversation on Climate Week
Climate Week NYC is a unique forum to discuss the future of climate and energy policy, make connections, and reflect on the changing centers of climate action. In this blog post, several Climate Week ...
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October 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🚨 Issue 219 of Resources magazine is out NOW! 🚨

It features articles on extreme weather, US climate technology competitiveness, electricity affordability, and more!

Read it today! 📖
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Issue 219: Policy Priorities Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Issue 219 of Resources magazine covers RFF’s investments in our traditional and emerging streams of research that reflect both the urgency and complexity of today’s world.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We are celebrating our Founders’ Day today! 🎉

Since 1952, RFF has been delivering rigorous analysis, and that would not be possible without our supporters!
Your gift will make a difference today, and for generations to come. 🌎💙

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October 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Can the US reduce its reliance on critical minerals imports? 💵🔋

On our newest podcast episode, Daniel Raimi talks to Columbia University’s Tom Moerenhout about the federal government’s investment in California’s Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine.

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An Unprecedented Investment in US Rare Earth Elements, with Tom Moerenhout
Tom Moerenhout discusses the recent federal investment in a privately held mine in the United States—the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine—and the potential risks and rewards of the deal.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Does the 45Q tax credit really reduce emissions?

On the latest episode of Resources Radio, RFF’s Daniel Raimi and Sheila Olmstead discuss the lesser-known implications of this subsidy for carbon capture and storage. 🌍

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Airing New Concerns with US Carbon Capture Policies, with Sheila Olmstead
Sheila Olmstead discusses the complex nature of federal subsidies related to carbon capture and storage. These subsidies might reduce carbon emissions—but also can be expensive, discourage clean energ...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
What can the US do to avoid falling behind in global markets dominated by low-carbon products? 🏭

A recent RFF blog post spells out the effectiveness of “contracts for difference” policies and explains how they work.

Read more here: www.resources.org/common-resou...
Contracts for Difference to Spur Clean and Competitive Industry: Options for Federal Policymakers
The federal government can strengthen US competitiveness in critical industries by designing and implementing a contracts for difference policy to provide a way for manufacturers to de-risk their inno...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🌱 Native Nations in the Energy Transition
Join us Oct 2, 2025 | 2–5 pm ET at GW Law (DC) or online
💡Engage with Tribal energy & resource experts
💡Learn how to support Tribes
Hosted by @rff.org #SMU @uarizona.bsky.social
Thanks to @sloanfoundation.bsky.social
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September 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
BIG NEWS! 📣 RFF is teaming up with @harvardsalata.bsky.social to deepen our understanding of the climate's effect on the economy. 💸

The new initiative will unite economists, finance scholars, policymakers, & others to develop research for a resilient future. 💪🌎

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Salata Institute and Resources for the Future Launch the Climate-related Financial and Macroeconomic Risk Initiative
A new research collaboration will deepen understanding of how climate change affects economic stability—and forge tools to address growing risks.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
💡 Do you have a research project in mind that will help fossil fuel–dependent communities navigate the energy transition?

The Resilient Energy Economies Initiative is awarding research grants—apply before October 31! www.resilientenergyeconomies.org/grants

Watch this short video for more info 👇
September 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Why have past attempts to reform fossil fuel subsidies failed, and what needs to change? ⛽

In a new episode of Resources Radio, Paasha Mahdavi breaks this topic down, and gives insight into the past and future of fossil fuel subsidies.

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Understanding Fossil Fuel Subsidies Around the World, with Paasha Mahdavi
Paasha Mahdavi discusses the purpose of fossil fuel subsidies, the importance of reducing these subsidies, and why efforts to reform fossil fuel subsidies often fail.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Join us on October 2nd from 2 PM-5 PM EST for an event featuring a 4-year project between the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, SMU, RFF, and the University of Arizona, and others to advance Tribal energy sovereignty.

Register: form.jotform.com/252526367201...
September 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In our latest episode of Resources Radio, economist Dominic Parker discusses America’s first environmental regulators: state wildlife agencies. 🦌

Parker’s research reveals the tactics these agencies used to recover wildlife populations from the brink of extinction.

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The Role of Government Agencies in Wildlife Abundance, Decimation, and Recovery, with Dominic Parker
Dominic Parker discusses the first government-run environmental agencies in the United States—state wildlife agencies—and their influence on the survival of US wildlife.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Back-to-school season often means hot classrooms. ☀️📚

On Resources Radio, our newest fellow Kristen McCormack explains how extreme heat affects absences and disciplinary referrals—and how air conditioning can help protect kids.

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Sweating Over Student Behavior in Hot Schools, with Kristen McCormack
Kristen McCormack, Resources for the Future’s newest research fellow, discusses the impact of extreme temperatures on student behavior, absences, disciplinary referrals, and later-life outcomes.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Back-to-school season often means hot classrooms. ☀️📚

On Resources Radio, our newest fellow Kristen McCormack explains how extreme heat affects student learning, absences, and discipline—and how air conditioning can help protect kids.

🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...
Sweating Over Student Behavior in Hot Schools, with Kristen McCormack
Kristen McCormack, Resources for the Future’s newest research fellow, discusses the impact of extreme temperatures on student behavior, absences, disciplinary referrals, and later-life outcomes.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Last week, lightning strikes ignited dozens of wildfires in California—an increasingly common occurrence that affects disaster insurance markets in the state. 🏠

RFF Fellow Matt Wibbenmeyer discusses CA's wildfire insurance landscape and potential practices that could help communities adapt. 👇
September 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
After a short summer break, Resources Radio is back in action next week! 🎙️ ☀️

Tune in on Tuesday, September 2 to hear RFF Fellow Kristen McCormack explore the effects of extreme heat on student attendance and discipline.

See you soon! ⬇️
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August 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
New policies aimed at increasing energy affordability could make prices worse. ⚡🏠

In a recent If/Then blog, RFF research finds that rolling back clean energy incentives could create more volatility in energy markets and raise costs.

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If/Then: Unintended Effects of Recent Federal Actions on Electricity Prices
If the administration’s push to increase US dependence on fossil fuel–powered electricity generation is implemented as intended, then higher electricity rates and more uncertainty over future electric...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#CleanEnergy projects don’t always face endless red tape. 🚧⚖️

New research shows wind, solar, & geothermal projects pass NEPA review faster than other infrastructure. But many endure long timelines due to delays—even when agencies win in court.

Read more:

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Most Renewable Projects Overcome Lawsuits and Move Through Federal Review Faster on Average than Other Infrastructure Projects
New RFF papers find that solar, wind, and geothermal projects have historically seen shorter review times on average than other infrastructure projects, although other process steps may be just as tim...
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August 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands a tax credit, originally for places whose economies rely on fossil fuels, to include communities involved with nuclear energy.🏭⚡

In this In Focus video, RFF Fellow @danielraimi.bsky.social explains the implications of including “nuclear energy communities.”
August 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM