July 22, 2026
Expected increases in electricity demand, as well as policies to support coal-fired electricity generation, are slowing or arresting the pace of coal’s decline.
September 6, 2026
Billy Pizer discusses how energy security goes beyond the price of oil or liquified natural gas since these prices do not fully capture all the costs of using fossil fuels.
February 20, 2025
A number of major cities around the world have had congestion charging schemes in place for many years. What lessons can be drawn from their experience?
February 2, 2025
A discussion with Galina Hale on mitigation and adaptation measures against climate disasters, and the role of government and the private sector in catastrophic risk insurance.
December 8, 2024
A discussion with David Marlett on the sources and consequences of the current challenges facing the home insurance market.
October 28, 2024
The US’s main source of flood insurance has undergone the biggest reform since it inception. Will it help reduce Americans’ financial exposure to flooding?
November 23, 2020
Gib Metcalf (Tufts) and Michael Klein discuss what a carbon tax would look like, the bipartisan support for it, and how it could affect jobs and businesses.
September 10, 2020
A well-designed carbon tax could enhance tax progressivity and environmental justice and contribute to hitting environmental goals for emissions reductions.
May 3, 2019
More than 25 national or subnational carbon tax systems have been implemented or scheduled around the world. Lessons are emerging from their implementation and their impact on emissions.
April 11, 2017
Taxing energy intensive imports and exempting some U.S. export goods from carbon taxes could level the playing field with competitors from countries that don’t have a carbon tax.
October 18, 2019
A growing literature shows that breathing dirty air can raise medical costs, shorten lifespans, hinder learning and hurt our ability to make everyday decisions.
December 5, 2018
Sugary drinks are the primary source of added sugar consumed in America. Can a tax on something that people are better off not consuming be effective? Are these taxes fair?