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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Climate change is a math problem. The solution is smart economics.
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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 hidden price tag of flaring: Burning off natural gas costs society billions
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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
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on economics.
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What are carbon markets, and why do we need them?
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Washington Cap-and-Invest sees lowest prices in years following linkage agreement with California and Québec
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Scaling climate leadership across borders: The case for linkage
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Statement: California legislative session brings a mix of good, bad and disappointing for climate affordability action
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California’s latest cap-and-invest auction reflects growing market confidence and progress towards linkage
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States are moving forward to strengthen the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, accelerating pollution cuts and investments in clean, cheap energy
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Economics resources
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Media contact
Sommer Yesenofski
(949) 257-8768 (office)
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