
Economics
Helping people and nature prosper together
Why economics matters: Too often, economic forces drive decisions that harm the planet. We need to turn that around. By creating the right economic incentives, we can make market forces work for — rather than against — the environment.
How we use this powerful approach: We examine every environmental problem through an economic lens, working with communities, policymakers and other partners to use economic forces for good. In a warming world, we're helping to develop climate solutions that create jobs, build resilient communities and cut pollution in an effective, equitable way.
Our work using economics to scale up solutions
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Reimagining insurance for a warming world
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Your health, your wallet, your future: Americans can’t afford EPA rollbacks
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Smarter jet fuel policies and carbon markets can power cleaner aviation
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How companies can ensure their carbon credit purchases are really saving forests
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4 ways climate change is impacting home insurance, putting us at risk
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Unlocking the planet-saving potential of crediting natural climate solutions
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on economics.
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From IUCN Congress to COP30, let science, Indigenous knowledge, and economics lead toward solutions that work for people and nature
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EDF and Partners Send Formal Letter Sharing Legal and Scientific Concerns About the implementation of the 45V Tax Credit for Hydrogen
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Wind energy offers a lifeline for this Kansas rancher
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Trump Administration’s Subsidies for Costly Coal Saddle Families with High Bills, More Pollution
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“I’m actually saving money.” Pioneering 10-state climate program slashes energy bills.
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Insurance Policy Tools Can Turn Post-Disaster Recovery into Resilience: New EDF Report
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Economics resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
Our economics experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our economics work. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
Media contact
Sommer Yesenofski
(949) 257-8768 (office)