Removing excess vegetation in forests will be key to decreasing the risk of #wildfires. 🌲🔥 A new paper by RFF researchers is the first to estimate how much these practices could cost California. Learn more:

Earth’s orbit is a critical—and increasingly popular—resource. 🚀🛰️ Akhil Rao of @middecon and @NASA joined Resources Radio to discuss how our orbit is used and governed, the growing number of objects in space, and the effects of this congestion.

Hear more about the biggest climate stories to watch in 2025 by watching the recording of "Big Decisions 2025," a panel discussion with experts from government, industry, media, and research.

What has made the #wildfires in LA so destructive, and how can the risks they pose be mitigated? RFF scholars @yanjun_liao, David Wear and @mwibbenmeyer answer these questions and more in the latest episode of Resources Radio. Listen now. ▶️

Hear more about the biggest climate stories to watch in 2025 at "Big Decisions 2025," a panel discussion with experts from government, industry, media, and research.

Which groups of Americans are most vulnerable to utility shutoffs, and how do they cope? 💡⚡️ @CarleySanya (@KleinmanEnergy ) joined Resources Radio to discuss the pervasive issue of #energy poverty in the US.

@kevinrennert For more thoughts from Kevin & others at RFF, check out this article from the fall issue of Resources magazine:

Market forces and community land ownership are helping reverse #deforestation in Latin America. 🌳🌎 Brent Sohngen (@OSU_AEDE) discusses this trend and how it can inform global forest conservation efforts on the latest episode of Resources Radio.

The wildfires in Los Angeles are part of a trend—extreme weather events in the United States are becoming more frequent and intense. Last summer, @margaretwalls1 discussed extreme weather events and how #climatechange is fueling the trend on In Focus. ⬇️

What were the biggest stories in climate policy in 2024—and what important developments flew under the radar? 🌎 RFF’s @Klpalmer7, @kevinrennert, @margaretwalls1, and @DanielRaimi discuss the year that was on 2025’s first episode of Resources Radio.

A new study by @UChiEnergy, @natureatcal, @rff, and @EnvDefenseFund scholars finds the habitat protections of the Endangered Species Act not only protect wildlife, but are boosting home values in surrounding communities. 🏡📈 Learn more:

New research alert!📣💥 A study in @ScienceMagazine finds that EPA's 2024 rules limiting emissions from power plants could reduce power-sector emissions by 74-86% by 2040. Coal-fired plants also retire faster, which benefits public health. 👇

For more on the 45V rulemaking process, the role of clean hydrogen in tackling #ClimateChange, and more, check out our work on this critical technology!

Thank you all for a wonderful year! 🌎💙 Without you, none of our work would be possible. We're looking forward to another great year full of the rigorous #climate research you know and love! We hope you'll join us with your support:

As we countdown to the new year, we're exploring more of our favorite RFF stories from 2024! 🔎🌳 Learn more about how your support has a real impact on our #environment and #economy. 🌎

47% of Americans do not believe that low-income people face more climate risks than rich people. ⚖️⛈️ How does awareness of these inequities inform this belief? @JonKrosnick shares surprising results from a new #EnvironmentalJustice survey from @RFF, @Stanford, and @MaryWash 👇