Impacts of Warming Temperatures on Education and Learning
October 8, 2020
Research suggests that extreme heat is disruptive for learning and contributes to gaps in educational achievement both across as well as within countries.
October 8, 2020
Research suggests that extreme heat is disruptive for learning and contributes to gaps in educational achievement both across as well as within countries.
September 10, 2020
A well-designed carbon tax could enhance tax progressivity and environmental justice and contribute to hitting environmental goals for emissions reductions.
August 18, 2020
CO2 emissions around the world have dropped markedly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Can this drop make a lasting dent on our climate change trajectory?
January 21, 2020
Climate change presents risks stemming from increased frequency of extreme weather events and transition risks resulting from rapid repricing of financial assets.
December 9, 2019
Michael Klein (EconoFact) and Gilbert Metcalf (Tufts) highlight that curbing greenhouse gas emissions does not have to come at the cost of economic growth.
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 20, 2019
The relationship between temperature and greenhouse gas emissions can be analyzed using economic methods, which provide external validation of climate models.
October 15, 2018
Sea level rise and coastal development mean a higher share of population and property are at risk of severe flooding. The nation’s flood insurance program is in the red.
May 2, 2018
Five years after Hurricane Sandy, housing prices in New York City’s flood zone were 8 percent lower than similar properties in areas with lower flooding risks.