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A Congressional Climate Breakthrough
The Inflation Reduction Act has the potential to be the biggest climate action ever taken by Congress. In preliminary analysis, we estimate the IRA will reduce emissions by 31-44% below 2005 levels by 2030.
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Taking Stock 2022: US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Outlook in an Uncertain World
In our annually updated outlook for US greenhouse gas emissions under current policy, we find that the US is on track to reduce emissions 24-35% below 2005 levels by 2030, absent any additional new action.
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Has the Supreme Court Blocked the Path to the 2030 Climate Target?
In West Virginia v. EPA, the US Supreme Court constrained one of the most powerful regulatory tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In light of the ruling, does the US still have the ability to achieve its 2030 climate target?
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Progress on the Pathway to Paris?
It’s been nearly a year and a half since President Biden entered office and made addressing climate change one of his administration’s top priorities. In this note, we assess the current status of federal climate legislation.
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US Policy Options to Reduce Russian Energy Dependence
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought into stark relief the national security consequences of European reliance on Russian natural gas and global reliance on Russian oil. We outline policy options available.
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Justice40 Initiative: Mapping Race and Ethnicity
Using 2019 census data, we quantify race and ethnicity demographics of the communities identified as disadvantaged in the White House Council on Environmental Quality's Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool.
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Assessing the Costs and Benefits of Clean Electricity Tax Credits
An EPIC-Rhodium Group analysis finds that tax incentives to boost clean energy generation are among the most cost-effective climate policies and lead to some of the largest reductions in emissions.
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Preliminary US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates for 2021
Based on preliminary data for 2021, Rhodium Group estimates that economy-wide GHG emissions increased 6.2% relative to 2020, though emissions remained 5% below 2019 levels.
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Preliminary 2020 Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates
Rhodium Group provides the most up-to-date global and country-level GHG emissions estimates each year. This year’s update features final emissions estimates from 1990-2019 and preliminary estimates for 2020.
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Comparing a Clean Electricity Standard and a Carbon Tax
US congressional proposals have focused on two potential policy routes—an economy-wide price on carbon dioxide and a sector-by-sector approach that starts with a clean electricity standard—this report models outcomes for these scenarios.
