
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
- Overview
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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Emerging Farm Resiliency Practice Provides Significant Farm-Level and Public Benefits, New Report from EDF
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MCET Pre-COP30 Seminars: Shared Pathways Toward a Just Power Sector Transition
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Importing carbon international credits to the EU: How to make it work?
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EVs can lower electricity rates for everyone
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Natural gas driving $21 billion risk for Florida’s families and businesses by 2034
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Aging coal power plants are costing consumers millions
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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)