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Reflections on Bill Nordhaus

November 03, 2026

By Rob Stavins A call I received this morning from a (knowledgeable and very bright) economics reporter at the New York Times prompted me to reflect on the life and contributions of Bill Nordhaus, who sadly passed away on Friday. I knew and interacted...

Yale University Professor Kenneth Gillingham Talks Carbon Pricing and Climate Policy in the Newest Episode of “Environmental Insights”

May 25, 2026

CAMBRIDGE MA. – Carbon pricing, energy technology, and the importance of distributional equity in climate policy were the topics of discussion in the newest episode of “ Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard...

Esteemed Urban Economist Matthew Kahn Expresses his Hopes for Climate Adaptation in the Newest Episode of “Environmental Insights”

April 20, 2026

CAMBRIDGE MA. – Matthew Kahn , Provost Professor of Economics at the University of Southern California (USC), and one of the world's leading authorities on the intersection of urban economics, environment, and climate change, expressed his support for...

Energy Economist Catherine Wolfram Shares her Insights on COP30 and the Prospects for Climate Coalitions in the Newest Episode of “Environmental Insights”

December 09, 2025

CAMBRIDGE MA. – Esteemed energy economist Catherine Wolfram shared her thoughts on the 30th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) and on the prospects for climate coalitions to significantly reduce...

Harvard Law School Professor Jody Freeman Unpacks the EPA Decision to Rescind the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding in the Newest Episode of “Environmental Insights”

March 02, 2026

CAMBRIDGE MA. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding is drawing sharp rebuke from scientists and environmental advocates, but the decision may not withstand challenges in the...

Harvard Society of Fellows Junior Fellow Anna Russo Reflects on her Research, Teaching, and the Policy Implications of Her Work in the Newest Episode of “Environmental Insights”

September 09, 2025

A rising star in the field of environmental economics, Anna Russo, a Junior Fellow with the Harvard Society of Fellows , shared her unique perspectives on the collaborative environment at Harvard, her research methodology likened to solving puzzles, and...

Longtime Political Advisor John Podesta Cites Progress and Setbacks for Climate Policy in the Newest Episode of “Environmental Insights”

September 18, 2025

Longtime national political advisor John Podesta shared his insights on climate policy, the challenges of securing bipartisan support, and the global push toward clean energy in the newest episode of“ Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and...

HEEP Director Robert Stavins Moderates Climate Week NYC Panel on “Methane-Emissions Abatement in the Oil & Gas Sector”

October 02, 2025

New technologies are making possible significant reductions in methane emissions in the oil and gas sector as part of an overarching strategy to address climate change. That was the focus of discussion last Thursday (September 25, 2025) at a panel...

Elaine Buckberg Analyzes the Potential Expansion of the EV Market in the Newest Episode of “Environmental Insights”

July 08, 2025

Trump administration policies will slow the growth in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market, but Elaine Buckberg, senior fellow at Harvard’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability , argues that the future of the domestic auto industry will depend...

Lori Bennear Named Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School, Duke University

March 18, 2025

Former HEEP Pre-Doctorate Fellow and alum Lori Bennear has been named the next Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, after serving as interim dean since 2023. Read the announcement here.

HEEP Faculty Fellow Charles Taylor Appointed Faculty Research Fellow of the National Bureau of Economic Research

May 05, 2025

HEEP Faculty Fellow Charles Taylor has been appointed as a Faculty Research Fellow of the National Bureau of Economic Research in their Environment and Energy Economics Program. You can read the announcement here.

HEEP Faculty Fellow Stefanie Stantcheva Awarded John Bates Clark Medal

April 22, 2025

HEEP Faculty Fellow and research associate in the Public Economics, Political Economy, and Economic Fluctuations and Growth Programs Stefanie Stantcheva is this year's winner of the John Bates Clark Medal from the American Economics Association. Awarded...