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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Canada moves to limit planet-warming methane pollution
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The little-known story of unlikely allies who saved Gulf Coast fishing
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Smarter jet fuel policies and carbon markets can power cleaner aviation
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4 ways climate change is impacting home insurance, putting us at risk
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Where the UN climate conference showed progress — and where work remains
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on economics.
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California should invest more in clean vehicles for healthier air and lower costs
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Electrification Done Right Can Lower Costs for Californians
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Rejoining RGGI is a Huge Win for Virginia Climate and Communities
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California Cap-and-Invest auction results reveal opportunity for stronger cap and faster pollution cuts
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Trading Away Blue Nutrients
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New Report: Arizona’s Power Companies Could Save Customers $114M per Year
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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)