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EPIC faculty research has shed new light on some of the most crucial topics in
#energy
this year.
Explore our
#EPICTop10
Charts of 2023. 🧵⬇️ 1/12
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13
17
In a new study, EPIC Director Michael Greenstone and his coauthor Tamma Carleton, both core members of the
@impact_lab
, outline important steps to update the social cost of
#carbon
.
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12
173
ICYMI: Our partners
@EPIC_India
helped launch the
#Odisha
Star Rating Program to track
#airpollution
and ultimately improve air quality in the area:
10
25
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“It is difficult to think of any climate policy that would be as effective and as ultimately inexpensive as an economywide carbon tax,” EPIC Director Michael Greenstone told
@maxinejoselow
of The Climate 202.
2
26
68
In PM Modi's home state of Gujarat, a pilot cap-and-trade program for particulate pollution promises to slash deadly
#AirPollution
while lowering compliance costs for industry & govt, write
@GPCB_HO
chairman
@drrajivguptaias
& EPIC's Michael Greenstone
4
23
54
A new analysis of the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) shows the average South Korean can expect to lose 1.4 years of life expectancy because air quality fails to meet the
@WHO
guideline for fine particulate
#pollution
. Learn more:
2
17
42
Want to know the impact of
#pollution
around your nearest city? The
#AQLI
now incorporates city markers to identify where large cities are on the map. View in the Index:
5
15
45
ICYMI - A new AQLI analysis shows the average South Korean can expect to lose 1.4 years of life expectancy because of
#airpollution
. Learn more:
1
16
38
We're thrilled to welcome
@axios
'
@AmyAHarder
as our inaugural Journalism Fellow for the 2018-19 academic year! A veteran energy reporter, Amy will lend her expertise at a series of events, discussions and workshops.
1
10
44
We're thrilled to announce that EPIC's Koichiro Ito (
@itonomics
), has been awarded tenure
@HarrisPolicy
. As EPIC Director Michael Greenstone says, "Koichiro's research dives into the biggest energy and environmental questions."
8
2
42
“I’m excited to be spending time
@UChicago
and EPIC, where the mission is ... to ensure that research informs policy discussions around the world,”
Member of Parliament in India
@DeoKalikesh
, our Distinguished Visiting Fellow for spring quarter.
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5
36
Watch:
@DeoKalikesh
, a Member of Parliament in India and EPIC's Distinguished Visiting Fellow for the spring quarter, discusses his work in India to mitigate climate change and his time
@UChicago
1
5
29
#NowHiring
:
📌Research Professional – Fiona Burlig
📌Research Professional – Koichiro Ito
📌 Research Professional – Michael Greenstone / Climate Impact Lab
Application deadline is Oct 15:
#UChiEnergy
#Fellowships
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13
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New AQLI Analysis!
#Airpollution
cuts South Korean lives short by more than a year. Learn more:
0
6
24
Check out this excellent Q&A with
@HarrisPolicy
assistant prof.
@fburlig
, an EPIC researcher, on her research into
#energyefficiency
, rural electrification and other climate-related topics.
1
8
26
Join former senior climate diplomats Jonathan Pershing and Ji Zou for a conversation on the path forward on climate diplomacy between China and the U.S. Moderated by
@LFFriedman
of
@nytclimate
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4
21
ICYMI: We've named veteran energy reporter
@AmyAHarder
as our inaugural Journalism Fellow:
And check out her column in
@axios
, "The Harder Line," for insights on the biggest news in
#energy
:
3
5
22
The
#Gujarat
Pollution Control Board (GPCB) will pilot India's first Emissions Trading System with the help of
@EPIC_India
and
@EPoDHarvard
. More from
@toi
:
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11
25
EPIC faculty research has shed new light on some of the most crucial topics in
#energy
this year.
Grab a mug of your favorite winter drink and read our
#EPICTop10
Charts of 2022. 🧵⬇️ 1/12
1
13
22
Introducing our new
#AirPollution
index, which allows anyone to see how much longer they would live if their community met the
@WHO
guideline, national standard or a custom pollution reduction. Explore the
#AQLI
to learn pollution’s impact on your life
1
17
20
California is home to 13% of U.S. crop value. But climate-driven drought depleted surface-water resources, forcing farmers to rely on groundwater -- exacerbating the
#ClimateChange
impact of water scarcity. Learn more via
@fburlig
&
@lpreonas
in
@Forbes
18
12
13
Air Pollution: "It's real bad. Arguably worse than climate change." ---
@drvolts
talks w/
@NYTime
's
@dwallacewells
Definitely worth a
#weekend
listen:
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6
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On Jan 17, join local actors and experts in an online discussion on insightful case studies that highlight effective strategies in addressing
#AirPollution
, and explore insights from our latest report on
#AirQuality
data gaps.
Register:
1
16
22
Despite the fact that it shortens the average resident's life by 4.3 years,
#AirPollution
in India hasn't been a top issue for voters or politicians during election season. EPIC's
@anantsudarshan
&
@DeoKalikesh
, MP for
#Odisha
, explain why in
@Forbes
2
6
18
New research from
@Eyal_Frank
&
@anantsudarshan
shows that a functional extinction event of vultures in India, and the loss of their role in removing dead animals from the environment, caused a sanitation shock that increased all-cause human mortality.
Learn more:
8
5
20
EPIC is looking for a new pre-doc fellow to work with
@Eyal_Frank
of
@HarrisPolicy
. This research professional will help study the impacts of a landmark U.S. fisheries law that's become a global model for
#sustainable
fishing policy. Apply here!
@econ_ra
1
7
18
Government officials from around the world have praised EPIC's Air Quality Life Index tool for its ability to inform policymakers on the human cost of
#AirPollution
, including
@DeoKalikesh
, a Member of Parliament in
#India
.
0
5
18
Congratulations to
@itonomics
for being awarded the Japanese Economic Association’s prestigious Ishikawa Prize!
1
4
18
New EPIC analysis provides a strategic playbook to entities working on global to local public health and environmental issues, highlighting specific opportunities to improve fine particulate
#AirPollution
(PM2.5) in key regions around the world.
Explore:
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9
19
NEW: EPIC
#AirQuality
research finds small, single PM2.5 monitoring efforts in China, Ghana, and Pakistan have had outsized impact on national clean air action.
There is an opportunity to scale that impact globally by supporting local actors to monitor PM2.5. Learn more:
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11
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Today we shine our researcher spotlight on
@HarrisPolicy
assistant professor
@fburlig
!
Watch now:
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3
18
.
@SapnaGopal
writes how
@GPCB_HO
is carrying out the world's first emission trading scheme with the help of researchers including EPIC. Read more:
#Airpollution
1
5
18
Bureau of Land Management wants to speed up environmental reviews/leasing process for
#oilandgas
development on federal lands. An
@Earthjustice
attorney says it's likely to backfire and "invites lawsuits." …
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10
11
Environmental experts around the world have high praise for EPIC's
#AQLI
for its ability to inform the public and policymakers about the human cost of
#AirPollution
.
@CEEWIndia
CEO
@GhoshArunabha
calls for more research in
#India
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6
12
Cutting nearly 2 years off the global average lifespan,
#AirPollution
is the single greatest threat to human health—more than smoking, alcohol & drug use, HIV/AIDS and even war.
@dpcarrington
of
@guardian
has more on EPIC's new Air Quality Life Index
#AQLI
0
4
12
LAST CALL! EPIC’s Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program applications are due Sunday, 10/18.
Learn more about and apply now:
@econ_ra
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3
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2022 Event Highlight ⏯️ Can the World Phase Out Fossil Fuels? A Look at Climate Policy in the Developing World
Indian Member of Parliament Priyanka Chaturvedi, former U.S. Deputy Climate Envoy Jonathan Pershing & EPIC Director Michael Greenstone weigh in.
1
6
16
Previously a data science consultant in the Indian Ministry of Finance, Parth Khare is pursuing a master's
@HarrisPolicy
& contributing to key energy and environment policy research through EPIC's DRW Fellowship. Meet Parth & the other 2018-19 fellows:
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#AirQuality
Local Actor Spotlight: Professor Robert Mbiake has begun setting up an extensive PM2.5 network, the first of its kind in Cameroon, across the country’s two largest cities, Douala and Yaoundé.
Learn more in our latest report.
@rmbiake
@IGACProject
@AirQoProject
1
9
15
China’s Yellow Sea Coastal Wetlands Inscribed as World Heritage Site | With a push from
@PaulsonInst
, Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China marked China’s first coastal wetland World Heritage Site, and 54th site overall
2
10
14
Apply now to be a full-time 2020-2021 research assistant with EPIC and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) in Beijing. Applications close 1/15. Learn more:
@econ_ra
2
7
14
Join us in welcoming our newest postdoctoral scholar,
@Ishan_Nath
, who will build upon whis work with
@impact_lab
as a graduate student researcher. Nath earned his economics PhD
@UChi_Economics
under the guidance of EPIC Director Michael Greenstone.
0
1
14
To elevate
#AirPollution
as an issue in India in the mind of voters and politicians alike, MP for Odisha
@DeoKalikesh
and EPIC South Asia Director
@anantsudarshan
suggest policy reforms and a new way of talking about the issue, via
@Forbes
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4
12
📅May 10: EPIC will host Indian Member of Parliament
@priyankac19
, former U.S. Deputy Climate Envoy Jonathan Pershing and EPIC Director Michael Greenstone. Moderated by
@nytimes
@LFFriedman
.
Register now:
1
6
14
The U.S. EPA just moved to roll back Obama-era regulations that target
#methane
emissions. While smaller firms are happy about the regulatory relaxation, larger firms have urged the administration to preserve the rules. Are they looking out for themselves or for the industry?
1
9
11
.
@AmyAHarder
has covered energy & climate for a decade. Now with
@axios
, EPIC's inaugural journalism fellow sat down with Jeff McMahon to talk about how her coverage of climate change has evolved on our latest Off the Charts podcast. Listen:
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5
12
RSVP for our Energy Inquiry & Impact Series Event on the
#fracking
debate, moderated by Axios'
@AmyAHarder
. On 4/17, hear from EPIC's expert Policy Fellows, Susan Tierney & Jeffrey Holmstead:
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8
11
EPIC researchers studied mask-wearing behavior of 3,500 of Delhi’s poorest residents. They found that the awareness of the harm
#airpollution
causes is low. Read more in this
@washingtonpost
article by
@jslaternyc
and
@NihaMasih
:
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6
12
.
@UChi_Economics
PhD student
@nad_lucas
explains why she chose to work at EPIC as a pre-doctoral fellow with
@RyanMKellogg
.
Learn more about the pre-doctoral program and apply by 10/18:
@econ_ra
0
3
12
Covering climate change and energy is inherently complex. Doing so in a fast-paced media environment is even more challenging. Listen as
@axios
reporter/EPIC journalism fellow
@AmyAHarder
talks about how her coverage of those issues has evolved in 10 years
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2
12
.
@outsidemagazine
profiles the legal battle over U.S. Steel's dumping of toxic chemicals into Lake Michigan.
@UChicagoLaw
's Abrams Environmental Clinic, led by EPIC's
@MarkNTempleton
, is representing the Surfrider Foundation:
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7
8
What can a drought in the 1950’s teach us about climate finance today?
A new
@BeckerFriedman
study from
@RaghuramRRajan
looks at why access to “climate finance”—especially in the form of bank financing—could be so critical for a community’s ability to adapt and prosper.
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5
11
@SteveCicala
@HarrisPolicy
@fburlig
Our
#EPICChartsOf2017
runner-up comes from EPIC's Amir Jina and shows how climate change will damage the U.S. economy and increase inequality:
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4
4
NEW! EPIC released a roadmap to inform
#climate
and
#energy
policy in the new administration featuring evidence-based proposals from EPIC scholars across
@UChicago
.
#EPICRoadMap
Check it Out:
3
8
11
New Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report finds that the average Thai’s life expectancy is shortened by more than 2 years relative to if the country met the
@WHO
guideline for particulate pollution — and those in the most polluted areas can lose 5+ years
0
9
12
Extreme weather is stressing electric grids across the US, threatening to leave millions without power at times when they’ll be relying on it most.
New EPIC research from
@Maceyjoshua
suggests energy regulators have misunderstood the reliability problem, and explores solutions:
0
6
12
Saturday: join EPIC, PSI &
@UChicagoSG
Committee on Campus Sustainability for a FREE screening of the
@Netflix
documentary
@ChasingCoral
. Dinner will be served!
0
6
11
In recent years, shale
#oil
and
#gas
industry observers have noticed a trend: Companies are drilling unprofitable wells simply to keep up contracts with landowners. An analysis from
@RyanMKellogg
at
@HarrisPolicy
is today's
#8
chart.
#EPICTop10
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4
12
In one week, Phoenix Sustainability Initiative will host
@NAACP
's
@JacquiPatt
to talk w/ UChicago Law's
@MarkNTempleton
about The Environment as a Human Rights Issue. Tickets:
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9
11
We're 2 weeks out from our expert panel on
#energy
infrastructure in the U.S. & implications for
#CleanEnergy
. Register to hear from former FERC head
@jbwellinghoff
;
@Anbaric
CEO Ed Krapels & Allen Fore, a VP at Kinder Morgan. REGISTER:
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6
8
Why Cleaning Up The Air Isn’t An Election Issue In India | New
@Forbes
analysis from EPIC South Asia Director
@anantsudarshan
and Distinguished Visiting Fellow
@DeoKalikesh
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8
9
Air conditioning can help, but may not fully solve the decrease in worker productivity caused by excessive heat. Policymakers must prioritize mitigating climate change before it gets even hotter, explains EPIC's
@anantsudarshan
in
@Forbes
1
3
10
The social cost of carbon (SCC), the total cost to society from the release of a ton of CO2 emissions, is vital in evaluating the benefits & costs of climate policies.
Our U.S. Energy & Climate Roadmap lays out actions the Biden administration can take to update the SCC:
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We’re still looking for another predoctoral fellow for
@itonomics
! The application deadline for this position is January 20th! Learn more:
@econ_ra
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5
7
Check out our 12 favorite charts from last year:
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Anticipating climate change benefits workers and investors, finds our Top
#3
Chart of 2023 from
@HansbergRossi
.
Without anticipation, the impact on worker’s welfare in parts of FL, LA, SC and TX amounts to ~$400/yr in additional losses.
#EPICTop10
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2
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Meet EPIC alumni
@yixsun
, current
#economics
PhD candidate at
@ChicagoBooth
, and learn more about her experience as an EPIC pre-doctoral fellow.
Sound interesting? Applications are open until 10/18! Apply now:
@econ_ra
@tcovert
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1
11
From transportation electrification to electricity decarbonization to energy efficiency, get an inside look at how Colorado will achieve its ambitious climate and energy goals from
@COEnergyOffice
Executive Director
@WillToor
in our latest podcast
1
7
10
Congratulations to
@UChicagoLaw
's
@Maceyjoshua
on winning the 2021 Arizona State University Morrison Prize for his paper, "Zombie Energy Laws."
Learn more:
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3
10
Congrats
@UChicagoPME
's
@YingShirleyMeng
on your U.S. Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Initiative award!
Meet 2022 C3E Awardee
@YingShirleyMeng
, professor at the
@UChicagoPME
& chief scientist for
@argonne
‘s Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science. Her work on the cryogenic microscopic imaging method in the battery field received international acclaim
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Pollution is the world's 4th largest threat to human health.
See our infographic for more:
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We have an open fellowship role to work with EPIC research on
#sustainable
fishing policy!
@Eyal_Frank
of
@HarrisPolicy
is looking for new pre-doc fellow to work under his guidance for the 2020-2021 academic year. Apply here:
@econ_ra
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4
9
What does this pollution mean for people’s health in India? We have the answer:
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8
3
Want to see the top 10 most polluted areas in your country, state or province?
#AQLI
users can now customize charts by state or province and by changes in
#pollution
or life expectancy. Check it out!
0
6
8
ICYMI: A new study from
@HarrisPolicy
's
@itonomics
finds expanding transmission lines increases renewable energy investments and reduces average electricity costs. The expansion costs are quickly paid back in environmental and health benefits.
1
3
11
Did you hear? EPIC Director Michael Greenstone’s study on the impact of
#airpollution
on infant mortality has won the 2020
@AereOrg
Publication of Enduring Quality Award.
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5
10
Two exciting staff announcements: EPIC's Koihciro Ito (
@itonomics
) has been awarded tenure
@HarrisPolicy
, and
@Ishan_Nath
, who earned his PhD under the guidance of EPIC Director Michael Greenstone, is our newest postdoc
@impact_lab
. More via
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Round 1 application for EPIC's 2019-20 Pre-Doctoral Fellowship are due Nov. 18! Learn more about the program and how to apply:
@econ_ra
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2
10
Welcome to the EPIC family
@yayitsrob
! We are thrilled to be bringing on Robinson Meyer of
@TheAtlantic
as this academic year's journalism fellow.
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1
9
Want to help calculate the real-world costs of
#ClimateChange
? Apply to EPIC's Pre-Doctoral Fellowship position with
@impact_lab
today. Applications are due June 23!
@econ_ra
1
6
9
Check out all the biggest news and analysis in
#energy
,
#environment
and
#climate
@UChicago
and beyond via our July e-newsletter
Want to get EPIC's monthly e-Newsletter? Sign up
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EPIC Research Spotlight!
@KimWolske
, Assistant Professor at
@HarrisPolicy
, discusses her research and what motivates her.
Watch Now:
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1
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NEW! An EPIC and
@rhodium_group
analysis finds the
#climate
benefits from clean energy tax credits, a key part of the
#BuildBackBetter
Act, are about four times the costs.
Learn more:
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4
10
Check out
@BeckerFriedman
's Pandemic Economics deep dive episode featuring EPIC Director Michael Greenstone.
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2
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Interested in digital and social marketing? Want to be part of a small, passionate team?
You're in luck...we're hiring!
Join our team:
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4
8
Research on heat and worker productivity,
@AmyAHarder
named EPIC's journalism fellow, analysis of fuel economy standards from
@samori8
, plus news from
@argonne
,
@PaulsonInst
,
@UChicagoLaw
& more in our August newsletter:
Subscribe:
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New research from
@RyanMKellogg
and
@BorensteinS
casts doubt on the efficiency of a carbon price compared to using a clean electricity standard or tax credits to decarbonize the grid.
Read More:
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3
10
New research! What motivates low-income communities to be early
#solar
adopters? To find out EPIC's
@KimWolske
surveyed
@GRID
clients as part of
@NREL
's SEEDS studies.
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7
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The 2021 Infrastructure Act contains significant investments to expand the transmission lines in the U.S.
This study by
@itonomics
& colleagues shows that expansion will reduce electricity costs & incentivizes investments of renewables:
Expanding electricity transmission lines ⬇️ regional price disparities in electricity, ⬆️ renewable energy & ⬇️ the overall cost of electricity.
Last week on VoxDev,
@LuisEdwinG
@ClapesUC
,
@itonomics
@HarrisPolicy
&
@MarReguant
@NUEconomics
@KelloggSchool
:
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Congratulations to EPIC/
@BeckerFriedman
Director Michael Greenstone on being named a 2019 Andrew
#CarnegieFellow
! Greenstone will use the funding to advance understanding of the social and economic costs of
#ClimateChange
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1
10
EPIC/
@HarrisPolicy
's
@Eyal_Frank
speaks with
@srijanapiya17
on the economics of protecting habitats and species.
Explore:
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