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Interpreting the Technology-Neutral Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act

Aaron Bergman

Dec. 3, 2024

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Injecting Reality Into Debates About Solar Radiation Modification

Joseph E. Aldy, Milan Elkerbout, Tyler Felgenhauer, and William Pizer

Nov. 21, 2024

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Supporting Policies for Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Key Areas for Further Research

Nafisa Lohawala and Michael A. Toman

Nov. 19, 2024

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Promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Considerations for Policymakers

Nafisa Lohawala

Nov. 14, 2024

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The Future of Environmental and Energy Justice

Shalanda Baker, Suzanne Russo, and Meisi Li

Nov. 13, 2024

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Fracking and Politics in Pennsylvania: Assessing the Economic Impact of the Shale Revolution in Pennsylvania

Daniel Raimi

Oct. 10, 2024

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Climate Change, Hurricane Helene, and the Unreliability of History as a Guide to Extreme Weather

Margaret A. Walls and Yanjun (Penny) Liao

Oct. 7, 2024

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Why Prices Soared in a Recent Auction Held by a Major Electric Grid Operator

Molly Robertson

Oct. 4, 2024

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Policy Combined with Inflation Reduction Act Can Ensure Power-Sector Emissions Reductions and Major Benefits

Ian Lloyd

Sept. 17, 2024

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Storm Watch: Federal Policy for a More Resilient Future

Margaret A. Walls and Yanjun (Penny) Liao

Sept. 13, 2024

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Après Chevron, Judges Rule

Alan Krupnick, Joshua Linn, and Nathan Richardson

Sept. 5, 2024

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Resources for the Future Honors Ray Kopp

RFF Staff

Aug. 26, 2024

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Almost Everything Almost Everywhere All at Once: Why Place-Based Policies Are Not Targeting the Right Places

Daniel Raimi, Alexandra Thompson, and Zachary Whitlock

Aug. 19, 2024

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Storm Watch: Mapping Extreme Weather Events in the United States

Margaret A. Walls and Yanjun (Penny) Liao

Aug. 2, 2024

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Storm Watch: Trends in Extreme US Weather Events

Yanjun (Penny) Liao and Margaret A. Walls

July 26, 2024

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Does Flood Risk Disclosure Hold (Enough) Water?

Margaret A. Walls

July 12, 2024

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Community Responses to Flooding Are Significant, but Not Sufficient

Annie McDarris and Matt Fleck

July 3, 2024

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We Need to Know More about Who Benefits from Policies that Reduce Traffic Congestion

Joshua Linn and Nafisa Lohawala

June 20, 2024

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Bending (Not Breaking) Fisheries Management to Help Fishing Communities Adapt to Climate Change

James Sanchirico, Anthony Rogers, and Matthew N. Reimer

June 13, 2024

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A New Interdisciplinary Critical Minerals Research Lab for PhD Students

Karan Bhuwalka, Nicole Smith, Beia Spiller, and Kate Whitefoot

June 12, 2024

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Resources for the Future Evaluates First Set of Climate Policies under Carbon Scoring Project

Kevin Rennert and Aaron Bergman

June 7, 2024

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Wrapping Up RFF’s Resources Radio series: What Lies Ahead on the Road to Vehicle Electrification

Kristin Hayes

May 23, 2024

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Reducing Power Plant Pollution: An Overview of Recent Federal Emissions Rules

Brad Harris

May 22, 2024

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Advanced Economic Modeling Can Support the Transition to Electric Vehicles

Nafisa Lohawala, Joshua Linn, and Beia Spiller

May 20, 2024