ClimateFran
@climatefran.bsky.social
professor @UCDavis | climate change economist / scientist / general nerd | White House CEA 2022-23
https://franmoore.faculty.ucdavis.edu/
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New paper out today in @iopp-environment.bsky.social with @adamsobel.bsky.social illustrating how a value of information (VOI) framework can be useful for evaluating climate information intended for risk management and adaptation decisions:
#climaterisk #EconSky
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#climaterisk #EconSky
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Human health and ecosystem health are connected - In-depth reporting on amphibian die-off in Central America, and downstream implications for malaria incidence featuring work from my colleague Mike Springborn
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wapo.st/47Slsij
First, the frogs died. Then people got sick.
An emerging area of research is uncovering hidden links between nature and human health.
wapo.st
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Human health and ecosystem health are connected - In-depth reporting on amphibian die-off in Central America, and downstream implications for malaria incidence featuring work from my colleague Mike Springborn
wapo.st/47Slsij
wapo.st/47Slsij
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In my EI blog post today, I discuss the CA debate over how to return some of the cap and trade revenue to households and explain why I think a fixed rebate for every household the utility serves should be replace by a discount per-kilowatt-hour.
energyathaas.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/s... 🔌💡
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Spreading the Cap-and-Trade Wealth
Last month, when Gov. Newsom signed a bill extending California’s cap and trade program to 2045, one section of the bill mandated changes in the “Climate Credit” that residential customers have bee…
energyathaas.wordpress.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In my EI blog post today, I discuss the CA debate over how to return some of the cap and trade revenue to households and explain why I think a fixed rebate for every household the utility serves should be replace by a discount per-kilowatt-hour.
energyathaas.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/s... 🔌💡
energyathaas.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/s... 🔌💡
🚨The Moore Lab at UC Davis is hiring!🚨
Post-doc for a project with @adamsobel.bsky.social on the valuation of climate information for adaptation
Could be a good fit for an environmental economist or a climate scientist - flexible start date and location
Apply by Dec 1st: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07346
Post-doc for a project with @adamsobel.bsky.social on the valuation of climate information for adaptation
Could be a good fit for an environmental economist or a climate scientist - flexible start date and location
Apply by Dec 1st: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07346
Postdoctoral Scholar - Environmental Science & Policy
University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ucdavis.edu
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🚨The Moore Lab at UC Davis is hiring!🚨
Post-doc for a project with @adamsobel.bsky.social on the valuation of climate information for adaptation
Could be a good fit for an environmental economist or a climate scientist - flexible start date and location
Apply by Dec 1st: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07346
Post-doc for a project with @adamsobel.bsky.social on the valuation of climate information for adaptation
Could be a good fit for an environmental economist or a climate scientist - flexible start date and location
Apply by Dec 1st: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07346
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What should dashboards default to? LRMER for planning; SRMER for ops. Change my mind 👇 #EnergyTwitter #EVs #LCA #ModelingMonday @emildimanchev.bsky.social @jessedjenkins.com 12/
October 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What should dashboards default to? LRMER for planning; SRMER for ops. Change my mind 👇 #EnergyTwitter #EVs #LCA #ModelingMonday @emildimanchev.bsky.social @jessedjenkins.com 12/
What do EVs mean for emissions? Its super complicated!
Modeling Monday: How clean are EVs, really?
Short answer: it depends on the question. Attributional vs. consequential LCA, average vs. marginal, short- vs. long-run... the metric can flip the answer. 1/🧵
Short answer: it depends on the question. Attributional vs. consequential LCA, average vs. marginal, short- vs. long-run... the metric can flip the answer. 1/🧵
October 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What do EVs mean for emissions? Its super complicated!
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In light of today's Econ Nobel prize, a piece from my @centeronbudget.bsky.social colleagues:
A CBO analysis estimates that every additional federal dollar invested in non-defense R&D increases the size of the economy by an average of $11.50 over 30 years. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
A CBO analysis estimates that every additional federal dollar invested in non-defense R&D increases the size of the economy by an average of $11.50 over 30 years. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
Administration’s Proposed Cuts to Non-Defense R&D Pose Long-Term Risk to Rising Living Standards | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
New, high-quality research quantifying the powerful impact of federal non-defense research and development shows why the dramatic cuts to non-defense R&D funding proposed by the Trump Administration w...
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October 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In light of today's Econ Nobel prize, a piece from my @centeronbudget.bsky.social colleagues:
A CBO analysis estimates that every additional federal dollar invested in non-defense R&D increases the size of the economy by an average of $11.50 over 30 years. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
A CBO analysis estimates that every additional federal dollar invested in non-defense R&D increases the size of the economy by an average of $11.50 over 30 years. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
As the US Federal government proceeds to recklessly sabotage the nation's scientific, technological and research capacity, a timely reminder from the Nobel Committee of the importance of innovation in driving economic growth
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/econo...
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/econo...
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025 was awarded "for having explained innovation-driven economic growth" with one half to Joel Mokyr "for having identified ...
www.nobelprize.org
October 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
As the US Federal government proceeds to recklessly sabotage the nation's scientific, technological and research capacity, a timely reminder from the Nobel Committee of the importance of innovation in driving economic growth
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/econo...
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/econo...
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Two open faculty positions at CSU!
Topic areas: 1) climate dynamics and 2) applications of AI to atmospheric science.
Deadline: 1 December 2025.
Topic areas: 1) climate dynamics and 2) applications of AI to atmospheric science.
Deadline: 1 December 2025.
October 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Two open faculty positions at CSU!
Topic areas: 1) climate dynamics and 2) applications of AI to atmospheric science.
Deadline: 1 December 2025.
Topic areas: 1) climate dynamics and 2) applications of AI to atmospheric science.
Deadline: 1 December 2025.
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The Friends of BLS steering committee is sponsoring a member webinar noon to 1pm ET Thurs, Oct 23.
We aim to build nonpartisan support for a strong BLS & need your perspectives & energy.
Former Commissioners @ericagroshen.bsky.social, William Beach, & @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social will...
#EconSky
We aim to build nonpartisan support for a strong BLS & need your perspectives & energy.
Former Commissioners @ericagroshen.bsky.social, William Beach, & @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social will...
#EconSky
October 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Friends of BLS steering committee is sponsoring a member webinar noon to 1pm ET Thurs, Oct 23.
We aim to build nonpartisan support for a strong BLS & need your perspectives & energy.
Former Commissioners @ericagroshen.bsky.social, William Beach, & @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social will...
#EconSky
We aim to build nonpartisan support for a strong BLS & need your perspectives & energy.
Former Commissioners @ericagroshen.bsky.social, William Beach, & @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social will...
#EconSky
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Republicans have had 15 years to come up with an Obamacare replacement plan. They still haven’t
Thune: "The president would like to overhaul Obamacare and give people health insurance that is higher quality and more affordable."
October 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Republicans have had 15 years to come up with an Obamacare replacement plan. They still haven’t
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I learnt something new from Patrick Behrer's blog today: there seems to be evidence that aerosol pollution, while bad for air quality, health & productivity, has a localized effect on reducing heat - and so as pollution falls, more heat and cyclones may occur blogs.worldbank.org/en/impacteva...?
Pollution, missing heat, and cyclones: what aerosols are doing to climate risk
blogs.worldbank.org
October 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I learnt something new from Patrick Behrer's blog today: there seems to be evidence that aerosol pollution, while bad for air quality, health & productivity, has a localized effect on reducing heat - and so as pollution falls, more heat and cyclones may occur blogs.worldbank.org/en/impacteva...?
Ah yes, the lesson I teach all my PhD students - come up with your conclusion first and then do the studies to prove it. That's SCIENCE!
Everyone who studies research methods just had an aneurysm
RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."
October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ah yes, the lesson I teach all my PhD students - come up with your conclusion first and then do the studies to prove it. That's SCIENCE!
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NEW An EPA report found that PFNA, a chemical in the drinking water of some 26M people, interferes with development and likely causes liver problems & male reproductive harms. The report was done in April, scientists told me. But the agency hasn't released it
www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
Scientists Completed a Toxicity Report on This Forever Chemical. The EPA Hasn’t Released It.
Agency scientists found that PFNA could cause developmental, liver and reproductive harms. Their final report was ready in mid-April, according to an internal document reviewed by ProPublica, but the ...
www.propublica.org
October 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
NEW An EPA report found that PFNA, a chemical in the drinking water of some 26M people, interferes with development and likely causes liver problems & male reproductive harms. The report was done in April, scientists told me. But the agency hasn't released it
www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
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Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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Michael McFaul (@mcfaulmike.bsky.social) has a new and hugely important book coming out: "Autocrats vs. Democrats"
I haven't read it, but knowing Michael's expertise and wisdom, I can assure you it's a must-read.
Pre-order yours now!
www.harpercollins.com/products/aut...
I haven't read it, but knowing Michael's expertise and wisdom, I can assure you it's a must-read.
Pre-order yours now!
www.harpercollins.com/products/aut...
Autocrats vs. Democrats
\"A history, an analysis, and a set of prescriptions for the greatest geopolitical challenge of our time: the threat to the democratic world posed by C...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Michael McFaul (@mcfaulmike.bsky.social) has a new and hugely important book coming out: "Autocrats vs. Democrats"
I haven't read it, but knowing Michael's expertise and wisdom, I can assure you it's a must-read.
Pre-order yours now!
www.harpercollins.com/products/aut...
I haven't read it, but knowing Michael's expertise and wisdom, I can assure you it's a must-read.
Pre-order yours now!
www.harpercollins.com/products/aut...
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Just a colossal self own ceding 21st manufacturing to other nations we compete with. Unbelievably short sighted.
Some additional info on the new list of axed DOE projects circulating.
- All 7 H2 Hubs
- All 13 IRA grants to convert at-risk auto plants to EV mfg
- 11 of 15 grants to speed domestic clean energy mfg in former coal communities
- 10 of 38 grants for battery materials
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- All 7 H2 Hubs
- All 13 IRA grants to convert at-risk auto plants to EV mfg
- 11 of 15 grants to speed domestic clean energy mfg in former coal communities
- 10 of 38 grants for battery materials
heatmap.news/politics/doe...
Trump to Axe All 7 Hydrogen Hubs, Bucking Bipartisan Law
A new list of Department of Energy grants slated for termination will hit clean energy and oil majors alike, including Exxon and Chevron.
heatmap.news
October 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Just a colossal self own ceding 21st manufacturing to other nations we compete with. Unbelievably short sighted.
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Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new analysis.
share.google/FrLUSBkG5xrX... 🔌💡 #Upshift
share.google/FrLUSBkG5xrX... 🔌💡 #Upshift
Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says
A new analysis of solar and wind power shows its generation worldwide has outpaced electricity demand this year.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new analysis.
share.google/FrLUSBkG5xrX... 🔌💡 #Upshift
share.google/FrLUSBkG5xrX... 🔌💡 #Upshift
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Nice piece out today in the @nytimes.com that includes some coverage of our recent @pnas.org paper on air pollution and pets.
In a Toxic World, Pets Could Be Vital Health Watchdogs
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Nice piece out today in the @nytimes.com that includes some coverage of our recent @pnas.org paper on air pollution and pets.
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Climate-tech forecasting check:
🟢 Green H2 in 2024 -- forecasts: $4.50/kg ("superforecasters"), $3.50/kg (experts). Actual: ~$7.50/kg.
🔵 DAC in 2024 -- forecasts: 0.32-0.60 MtCO2/yr. Actual: ~0.01.
Prediction is hard, especially about the future.
🟢 Green H2 in 2024 -- forecasts: $4.50/kg ("superforecasters"), $3.50/kg (experts). Actual: ~$7.50/kg.
🔵 DAC in 2024 -- forecasts: 0.32-0.60 MtCO2/yr. Actual: ~0.01.
Prediction is hard, especially about the future.
October 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Climate-tech forecasting check:
🟢 Green H2 in 2024 -- forecasts: $4.50/kg ("superforecasters"), $3.50/kg (experts). Actual: ~$7.50/kg.
🔵 DAC in 2024 -- forecasts: 0.32-0.60 MtCO2/yr. Actual: ~0.01.
Prediction is hard, especially about the future.
🟢 Green H2 in 2024 -- forecasts: $4.50/kg ("superforecasters"), $3.50/kg (experts). Actual: ~$7.50/kg.
🔵 DAC in 2024 -- forecasts: 0.32-0.60 MtCO2/yr. Actual: ~0.01.
Prediction is hard, especially about the future.
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Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
Contact the Governor | Governor of California
You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.
www.gov.ca.gov
October 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.
Tell him!
Biofuel policy is a confusing mish-mash of giveaways to ag with no climate benefits. A better approach?
"The lowest cost policy we study entails replacing all current biofuels policies with a modest carbon tax on fossil transportation fuels paired with a SAF tax credit."
www.nber.org/papers/w34326
"The lowest cost policy we study entails replacing all current biofuels policies with a modest carbon tax on fossil transportation fuels paired with a SAF tax credit."
www.nber.org/papers/w34326
Policy Options to Achieve US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Targets
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...
www.nber.org
October 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Biofuel policy is a confusing mish-mash of giveaways to ag with no climate benefits. A better approach?
"The lowest cost policy we study entails replacing all current biofuels policies with a modest carbon tax on fossil transportation fuels paired with a SAF tax credit."
www.nber.org/papers/w34326
"The lowest cost policy we study entails replacing all current biofuels policies with a modest carbon tax on fossil transportation fuels paired with a SAF tax credit."
www.nber.org/papers/w34326
🚨TOMORROW🚨 in the Virtual Seminar in Climate Economics - Professor Wei Xiang from UMich on "Clean Growth and Environmental Policies in the Global Economy"
#EnergySky #EconSky
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#EnergySky #EconSky
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Virtual Seminar on Climate Economics
The Virtual Seminar on Climate Economics is open to those interested in academic research on the economic implications of climate-related issues.
cepr.org
October 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🚨TOMORROW🚨 in the Virtual Seminar in Climate Economics - Professor Wei Xiang from UMich on "Clean Growth and Environmental Policies in the Global Economy"
#EnergySky #EconSky
cepr.org/events/event...
#EnergySky #EconSky
cepr.org/events/event...