In the new issue of Resources magazine, RFF researchers examine long-lasting environmental issues, the future of natural gas fuels in the light-duty fleet and more, including:
Business Motivations for Conservation
James W. Boyd
Pro-environment business behaviors are driven by a rich set of political and social factors that affect profitability—all of which conservation advocates can use as leverage to motivate change.
Negotiating a Post-2020 Climate Agreement in a Mosaic World
Brian Flannery
Although negotiations are set to conclude in 2015, progress on a post-2020 climate agreement is already hampered by funding shortfalls, stark differences among key groups, and a top-down approach ill suited to address the diverse priorities and circumstances characterizing the nations of the world.
Getting to an Efficient Carbon Tax: How the Revenue Is Used Matters
Jared Carbone, Richard D. Morgenstern, Roberton C. Williams III, and Dallas Burtraw
The past 20 years of economic research suggests that the negative effects of carbon taxes on low-income groups are not as extensive as some believe.
Would You Pay to Reduce Risks from Shale Gas Development? Public Attitudes in Pennsylvania and Texas
Alan J. Krupnick and Juha Siikamäki
A study designed to bring the public’s views into the policy debate over shale gas development shows that a majority of people support development and are willing to pay to reduce its impacts on the environment.
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