Upcoming Webinar: “The Future of Biofuels: Role of Policy in Biofuel Adoption” 🌱 This Friday, November 14 at 1:00 P.M. ET, join RFF for the next installment in our Future of Biofuels webinar series! Register here to tune in: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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! 🎧

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. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

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. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

⚡ 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...

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. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

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: www.resources.org/common-resou...

🚨 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! 📖 www.resources.org/print-issues...

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. 🌎💙 www.rff.org/impact/found...

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. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

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. 🌍 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

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...

🌱 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 🔗 Register: www.rff.org/events/all-e...

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. 💪🌎 www.rff.org/news/press-r...

💡 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 👇

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. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

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...

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. 🎧: bit.ly/46eMSOz

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. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

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...

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. 👇

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! ⬇️ www.resources.org/resources-ra...

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. Read more: www.resources.org/common-resou...

#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: www.rff.org/news/press-r...

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.”

The EPA recently announced its plans to repeal the “endangerment finding,” which asserts that greenhouse gases harm human health and the environment. In this In Focus video, RFF President & CEO Billy Pizer breaks down the implications of this major move. ⬇️

A successful energy transition will require buy-in from diverse stakeholders, including financial institutions.🏦 On Resources Radio, Heather Zichal discusses how financial institutions can support decarbonization in an unpredictable policy environment. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

Federal climate action is slowing, but states are using emissions trading systems to cut emissions and raise state revenue. RFF Research Associate Nicholas Roy explains how in this new In Focus video 👇

How are federal decisions reshaping America’s public lands? ⛰️ On July 30, join RFF for a webinar deep dive into funding, leasing, timber policy, and more—featuring insights from RFF’s If/Then series. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #PublicLands #LandPolicy #EnergyPolicy

For millions of Americans facing energy insecurity, keeping the lights on is a constant struggle.💡 On Resources Radio, @drdianahernandez.bsky.social of @columbiauenergy.bsky.social discusses how energy insecurity forces many Americans to choose between essential expenses. 🎧

In March, President Trump issued an executive order to boost timber harvests by 25%, aiming to cut wildfire risk. 🔥 🌲 Our new report looks at harvest history, forest conditions on public lands, and whether the order will meet this goal. Learn more: www.rff.org/publications...

Long-distance transmission is key to a reliable, clean grid—but major barriers remain. ⚡🔋 Join RFF tomorrow for a webinar on the future of long-distance transmission and a discussion on policy and permitting hurdles. Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Powerlines are a vital part of the clean energy transition. ⚡ Join Molly Robertson and a panel of experts THIS THURSDAY for a webinar on why we need more powerlines, why we aren’t building them fast enough, and ways we can speed up the process. RSVP 👉 www.rff.org/events/webin...

Is carbon pricing dead? Not quite. 🌎 ⚖️ Carbon pricing advocates are meeting the political moment to deliver emissions reductions. On Resources Radio, Danny Richter explains how carbon pricing policy has achieved lasting environmental and economic success. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

Artificial Intelligence is transforming more than tech—it's reshaping electricity markets. Ben Hertz-Shargel of @woodmac.com explains how rising energy demands from AI could affect energy prices, infrastructure, and clean energy growth on Resources Radio. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

Join us in welcoming Kristen McCormack to Team RFF! 🎉🎉 As a research fellow, Kristen will focus on a range of environmental and energy topics, including policy design and the distributional effects of climate change. www.rff.org/news/press-r...

Outdoor recreation supports the economies of many communities in scenic natural areas in the US, but these communities also face unique challenges. 🛶🌲 Megan Lawson tackles overtourism, affordable housing shortages, and climate risks on Resources Radio. 🎧: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

#ArtificialIntelligence is expected to have a large impact on the US’ #energy future, given the electricity demand it creates. 🤖⚡️ In this In Focus video, RFF's Kristin Hayes discusses the #climate implications of #AI’s expanding role. 🎞️⬇️

Energy insecurity affects millions of Americans—a byproduct of systemic inequity. ⚡️🏠 Join RFF and @columbiauenergy.bsky.social on July 7 for an event with Diana Hernández and Jason Bordoff on how this crisis can be mitigated. RSVP here: bit.ly/45M2Gdi #BookTalk #EnergyEquity

@vsiv.bsky.social of @cfr.org argues that US climate policy should be grounded in realism. On Resources Radio, he lays out a controversial new approach— “climate realism”—that aims to prepare for the dangers of #ClimateChange and advance US foreign policy goals. www.resources.org/resources-ra...

One in four US households face energy insecurity. Research by Madeline Yozwiak, done in partnership with @berkeleylabemp.bsky.social suggests that rooftop solar panels could improve energy affordability. Yozwiak discusses the findings on Resources Radio. Listen now: on.soundcloud.com/4sGg1V2TZmAY...

US forests are critical as carbon sinks and sources of wood products. But where in the Lower 48 are forests being harvested, and where are we seeing reforestation? This new article is the first detailed assessment of this question. 🌲🔍 Learn more: www.rff.org/publications...

New RFF research shows that utility-scale solar can give economic opportunities to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, which produces oil & gas. ☀️ @danielraimi.bsky.social explains the relationship between Native nations, energy sovereignty & the transition toward clean energy sources. ⬇️

Big news!! 🎉📢 RFF University Fellow Åsa Löfgren was named a 2025 ‪@eaere.bsky.social‬ Fellow! This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of environmental and resource economics. Congratulations Åsa! 💙 www.eaere.org/fellows/

What does has energy and environmental policy looked like under the second Trump administration? 🌎⚡ Join Resources for the Future (RFF) on June 24 to dive into early insights from If/Then—with analysis on emissions, natural disasters, and more. ⬇️ Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In the western US, jobs and nonresidential development are increasing in areas facing the highest wildfire risk. 🔥 Margaret Walls breaks down this trend and what it means for climate and disaster resilience in a new In Focus video. ▶️

In the US there are significant delays in building new power infrastructure, like generators. ⚡ On Resources Radio, RFF Senior Research Associate McKenna Peplinski discusses the economic and social consequences of these delays. Tune in: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

Many Americans are moving to areas vulnerable to climate disasters, often without knowing local risks. On Resources Radio, @jennyschuetz.bsky.social (@arnoldventures.bsky.social) discusses how housing policy can balance affordability and climate resilience. www.resources.org/resources-ra...

The House of Representatives has advanced a bill that rapidly phases out federal subsidies for clean electricity generation. ⚡📉 RFF’s McKenna Peplinski discusses the effects of losing these subsidies on electricity bills, emissions, and the energy sector in a new In Focus Video. 👇