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
- Expert Voices
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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Gov. Newsom’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Proposal Will Reduce Costs for Families, Cut Harmful Pollution, and Spur Innovation
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Electric truck deployments sustain momentum through a challenging 2025
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Groups Challenge Trump Administration’s Illegal Craig Coal Plant Extension
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Investing in innovation is investing in our farmers
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How states can deliver real equity in grid planning – not just check the box
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Tackling Methane isn’t just good for the climate — it disproportionately protects the global poor
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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)