The implementation of a carbon cap and trade program is often put forward by policy makers as a potential market-based solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the United States. Instead of waiting on the federal government, in 2009, several Northe... More »
With less than five percent of the world’s population, the United States consumes about one-fifth (21 percent) of the world’s energy.In a working paper for The Hamilton Project published in 2012, Greenstone and Looney find that the true social cost (private co... More »
Though the authors found consistently positive (i.e. increased) yields for cover cropping, organic fertilization, mulching, and water harvesting, even more compelling is the meta-analysis that was conducted to investigate the potential for climate change mitig... More »
An analysis of water markets around the world indicates significant challenges of implementation. In spite of the difficulties, water markets may be a promising means of improving water sustainability. More »
Newt Gingrich on what he learned from the campaign trail, what to expect from Republicans over the next few years, and what he would do if he were Speaker of the House today. More »
The former Chairman and CEO of Chicago-based Excelon, John W. Rowe discusses the future of energy production, pricing, and policy. More »
The future of natural gas is bright. Switching to gas, though, is no panacea. More »
Cap-and-tax might be the best way to mitigate emissions after all. More »