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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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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A farm bill that helps farmers, ranchers and the climate
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How sustainable aviation fuels can clean up the future of flight
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A tale of two neighborhoods: How climate change affects communities differently
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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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Now more than ever: The business case for strong methane regulations
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Preliminary Guidance on 45Z Tax Credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels is Unclear on Environmental Integrity
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Clean car jobs skyrocket, with federal investments
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Production Underway at Dozens of U.S. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Sites after Historic Levels of Investment
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National oil companies and the global methane opportunity
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Clean Energy Tax Credits Can Keep Record U.S. Investment Going
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Economics resources
Our economics experts
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Suzi Kerr
Senior Vice President, Economics
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Carolyn Kousky
Associate Vice President, Economics and Policy Analysis
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Luis Fernández Intriago
Economist
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Jesse Gourevitch
High Meadows Post-Doctoral Economics Fellow
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Kristina Mohlin
Senior Director & Distinguished Economist, Policy Analysis
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Pedro Piris-Cabezas
Senior Director, Global Transportation / Lead Senior Economist
Staff perspective
Many decisions that cause environmental damage are rooted in economics, and so are the solutions.
Suzi Kerr
EDF Chief Economist
Media contact
Sommer Yesenofski
(949) 257-8768 (office)