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A Keen Observer Expresses Skepticism about the Outcome of COP29 - An Economic View of the Environment
In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the pleasure in my podcast conversations of chatting with a number of smart, well-connected journalists who cover climate change and environmental policy. In my latest podcast episode, I was joined by Max Bearak, an energy policy … Continue reading "A Keen Observer Expresses Skepticism about the Outcome of COP29"
What Happened at COP29 in Baku? - An Economic View of the Environment
Having recently returned from the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, I want to offer my personal summary and assessment of the major takeaways from COP29, briefly summarize Harvard’s participation, and offer some thoughts about the path ahead to COP30. Why Azerbaijan? … Continue reading "What Happened at COP29 in Baku?"
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Implications of Trump 2.0 - An Economic View of the Environment
This is a blog essay I have been dreading having to write, because I knew that writing it would be painful, if not downright depressing. However, I also felt that it is a blog essay that I am obliged to write. Why Am I Obliged to Write This Essay? Three reasons. First, back in … Continue reading "Looking Back, Looking Forward: Implications of Trump 2.0"
Using Economy-Wide Modeling of Climate Change Policies - An Economic View of the Environment
In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with a number of former Harvard PhD students who have gone on to wonderful careers; and my most recent podcast was no exception, because I was joined by Karen Fisher-Vanden, Distinguished Professor … Continue reading "Using Economy-Wide Modeling of Climate Change Policies"
A Leading Expert Reflects on Climate Change and Agriculture - An Economic View of the Environment
In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the opportunity of engaging in interesting conversations over the past five years with many outstanding academic economists who have carried out work that is relevant for climate change policy. But an important topic that has not … Continue reading "A Leading Expert Reflects on Climate Change and Agriculture"
Update from the Harvard Methane Initiative - An Economic View of the Environment
In previous essays at my blog, I have described the university-wide initiative we launched at Harvard in 2023, “Reducing Global Methane Emissions,” a research and outreach cluster of the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability. In today’s blog post, I’m providing an update on some of our activities over the first year of this three-year initiative. … Continue reading "Update from the Harvard Methane Initiative"
A Rising Star Shares His Thoughts on Land Use & Climate Policy - An Economic View of the Environment
In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the pleasure of engaging in conversations with a significant number of outstanding economists, who have carried out important work relevant for environmental, energy, and resource policy, including by serving in important government positions. That inevitably brings … Continue reading "A Rising Star Shares His Thoughts on Land Use & Climate Policy"
A Leading Expert on International Trade Talks About Climate Change - An Economic View of the Environment
In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the opportunity of engaging in interesting conversations over the past five years with a significant number of outstanding academic economists who have carried out work that is relevant for environmental, energy, and resource policy, including by … Continue reading "A Leading Expert on International Trade Talks About Climate Change"
An International Relations Authority Expresses Optimism about Climate Change - An Economic View of the Environment
When thinking about the challenges the world faces regarding climate change, the global commons nature of the problem immediately highlights the importance of international cooperation, and that suggests that thoughts from those who study and who have experience in international relations can be very informative. In the most recent episode of my podcast series, “Environmental … Continue reading "An International Relations Authority Expresses Optimism about Climate Change"
A Behavioral Economist Thinks About Energy and Climate Change - An Economic View of the Environment
When examining environmental, energy, and climate change policy, the methods and the topic of behavioral economics arise with some regularity. In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” we’ve talked about such behavioral research in regard to energy-efficiency policies with Michael Greenstone and others. And, much … Continue reading "A Behavioral Economist Thinks About Energy and Climate Change"
Thinking About Interactions of Taxes, Trade, and Climate Policy - An Economic View of the Environment
Climate change policy proposals frequently take the form of tax policies, but other types of climate policies will also interact with tax law and policy, and for that matter with international trade law and policy. In the latest episode of my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics … Continue reading "Thinking About Interactions of Taxes, Trade, and Climate Policy"
An Eminent Economist Talks About Climate Change - An Economic View of the Environment
In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the pleasure of engaging in conversations over the past four years with a significant number of truly outstanding economists who have carried out important work in the realm of environmental, energy, and resource economics, and have … Continue reading "An Eminent Economist Talks About Climate Change"
A Different Perspective on What Happened at COP-28 - An Economic View of the Environment
A few days ago, I posted at this blog my personal take on what happened at COP-28 in Dubai (and what didn’t happen). Feedback from readers indicates that some people found my assessment helpful and realistic, but it’s conceivable that some found it insufficiently enthusiastic. So, today, I’m pleased to offer some potential balance. It … Continue reading "A Different Perspective on What Happened at COP-28"
What Really Happened at COP-28 in Dubai - An Economic View of the Environment
If you’ve been reading newspapers, checking your email, listening to the radio, or watching television, you’ve probably learned that the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Dubai, U.A.E., the past two weeks, was either a great success, a distinct failure, or somewhere between the … Continue reading "What Really Happened at COP-28 in Dubai"
Observations from Dubai Midway through COP-28 - An Economic View of the Environment
We’re half way through the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and so it’s a convenient time to assess developments. In a new podcast, I engage in conversation with Jonathan Banks, the global director of the Methane Pollution Prevention … Continue reading "Observations from Dubai Midway through COP-28"
What to Expect at COP-28 in Dubai - An Economic View of the Environment
With just a few days remaining until the start of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), COP28 is the focus of this blog post and my most recent podcast. In the podcast, I engage in conversation with environmental … Continue reading "What to Expect at COP-28 in Dubai"
Adam Smith, Methane Emissions, and Climate Change - An Economic View of the Environment
Most of my guests in my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” have been academic economists, but I’ve also had the privilege of talking with some leading lights from other disciplines, including ones that seem adjacent to economics, such as political science and law, and also … Continue reading "Adam Smith, Methane Emissions, and Climate Change"
Private Sector Initiatives to Address Climate Change - An Economic View of the Environment
Over the past decade or more, there has been increasing attention to private-sector initiatives to address climate change, with scholarly research and considerable action being centered in business schools, particularly in the United States. This is the focus in the latest episode of my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the … Continue reading "Private Sector Initiatives to Address Climate Change"
The Special and Important Case of Electricity in Climate Change - An Economic View of the Environment
I have recently hosted several guests in my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” with great expertise on the electricity sector. And today, I’m continuing that with the most recent episode of the podcast. This is appropriate because the electricity sector – in many countries – … Continue reading "The Special and Important Case of Electricity in Climate Change"
Electricity Sector Regulation, Carbon Pricing, and Climate Policy - An Economic View of the Environment
In the United States, Europe, China, India, and many other parts of the world, when policymakers and others consider ways to reduce CO2 emissions to help address climate change, major attention is frequently given to the electric power sector, partly because of its standing as the first or second largest source of emissions, and partly … Continue reading "Electricity Sector Regulation, Carbon Pricing, and Climate Policy"
Launching a Harvard Initiative to Reduce Global Methane Emissions - An Economic View of the Environment
In February of this year, I wrote at this blog about a then-forthcoming “Soup-to-Nuts Initiative (at Harvard) to Reduce Global Methane Emissions.” Today, I’m pleased to announce that this initiative has now been launched, with funding and broader engagement from the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University. In today’s blog post, I … Continue reading "Launching a Harvard Initiative to Reduce Global Methane Emissions"
Studying the Real Impacts of Climate Change Policies - An Economic View of the Environment
Over the past three years, in my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve held conversations with many long-time leaders in the world of environmental economics and policy. But that has meant, quite naturally, that I have most frequently engaged with people – like me – … Continue reading "Studying the Real Impacts of Climate Change Policies"
The Challenge Posed to U.S. Climate Policy by Political Polarization - An Economic View of the Environment
In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve enjoyed chatting with economists who have been leaders in the realm of environmental, energy, and resource economics. My most recent guest fits in that group, because I was joined by Kathleen Segerson, who in addition to her … Continue reading "The Challenge Posed to U.S. Climate Policy by Political Polarization"
An Expression of Hope and Frustration re Climate Change Progress - An Economic View of the Environment
In our podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the pleasure of engaging in conversations over the past three years with a significant number of truly outstanding economists who have carried out important work in the realm of environmental, energy, and resource economics. My most … Continue reading "An Expression of Hope and Frustration re Climate Change Progress"
Forty-Plus Years of Leadership on Climate and Sustainability - An Economic View of the Environment
In our podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the pleasure of engaging with a number of real stars from the environmental policy world, asking them not only to comment on relevant policy issues, but also to reflect on their own experiences over the years. … Continue reading "Forty-Plus Years of Leadership on Climate and Sustainability"
Vision for Energy Transition - An Economic View of the Environment
In our podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve had the pleasure of engaging in conversations over the past three years with a number of truly outstanding economists who have carried out important work in the realm of environment, energy, and resource economics, and also served … Continue reading "Vision for Energy Transition"
A Soup-to-Nuts Initiative to Reduce Global Methane Emissions - An Economic View of the Environment
The mission of a new university-wide initiative at Harvard University is to develop and drive effective national and international policies to reduce emissions of methane, an exceptionally important greenhouse gas, by tapping the intellectual diversity and expertise of 17 Harvard faculty members across four departments of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences plus five professional … Continue reading "A Soup-to-Nuts Initiative to Reduce Global Methane Emissions"
An Experienced Economist Reflects on Government Service, Carbon Pricing, and Climate Policy - An Economic View of the Environment
Having served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Climate & Energy Economics in the U.S. Department of the Treasury in 2021-2022, Catherine Wolfram has some particularly relevant insights to offer on the development and implementation of climate change policy in the most recent episode of my monthly podcast. Wolfram is the Cora Jane Flood Professor … Continue reading "An Experienced Economist Reflects on Government Service, Carbon Pricing, and Climate Policy"
A Long-Time Participant and Observer Places the Climate Talks in Historical Perspective - An Economic View of the Environment
With the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) having concluded less than two months ago in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, this is a good time to step back, and reflect on the history and evolution of these annual international negotiations, which began with COP1 in Berlin … Continue reading "A Long-Time Participant and Observer Places the Climate Talks in Historical Perspective"
Another Informed View of the Outcome of COP-27 in Sharm El Sheikh - An Economic View of the Environment
According to my most recent podcast guest, Billy Pizer, the Vice President for Research and Policy Engagement at Resources for the Future, agreement by negotiators at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, earlier this month on a mechanism to … Continue reading "Another Informed View of the Outcome of COP-27 in Sharm El Sheikh"