environmental economics
China’s rapid expansion of renewable energy is transforming its electricity system and raising an important question: can the country maintain grid reliability while phasing out…
The Highest-Consuming 10% Leave a $5.7 Trillion Environmental Footprint Annually, Overshadowing Global Conservation and Climate Investments
The environmental damage caused by the world’s highest-consuming 10% of people is estimated at between $1.7 trillion and $5.7 trillion annually, according to a new…
Electric Vehicles Offer Financial and Environmental Benefits for Most U.S. Drivers
Despite regional differences in climate, electricity generation, traffic congestion, and driving habits, electric vehicles generally produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and do not cost more…
The Impact of Gasoline Prices on Electric Vehicle Usage
Rising gasoline prices may play an important role in shaping how drivers use plug-in hybrid vehicles. A recent study published in the Journal of the…
Report Connects Legacy Emissions to Trillions in Upcoming Economic Impacts
A new study from Stanford University finds that the future economic consequences of carbon dioxide emissions released decades ago are expected to exceed far the…
Why Do Emissions Trading System (ETS) Deliver Divergent Innovation Outcomes? Insights from Price Stabilization Mechanisms (PSM)
Key aspects of policy design are crucial to determining whether an emissions trading system can effectively stimulate green innovation. A recent study by researchers from…
New data shows AI uses less energy than expected
Recent analysis suggests that the environmental impact of artificial intelligence is less significant than many assume, and in some cases, AI may even deliver ecological…
Revamping food taxes could make us healthier – without a rise in everyday prices
A new study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden suggests that changing the way food is taxed could save lives and help the planet…
Storing carbon in forests and soil could ‘secure long-term climate stability’ – but lasting impact demands deep underground capture
A team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge has developed a new framework to assess whether carbon removal portfolios can effectively limit global…
China fast-tracks carbon market integration, merging local pilots into a globally connected framework
The newly released research offers a detailed and multi-dimensional exploration of China’s carbon market integration, combining the analysis of 346 policy documents with 22 expert…
Experts Call for Country-Specific Climate Solutions
The debate on carbon dioxide pricing has increasingly occupied public discussions, yet relatively few experts are given a platform to share their views. This lack…
Tracing sustainability: Economic and social forces behind carbon emissions in West Java
A pioneering research initiative is shedding new light on the relationship between human activity and environmental change in West Java, Indonesia. Bringing together economic, social,…