RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Bryan K. Mignone, July 09, 2009, The Hill
As the Senate discusses the Waxman-Markey bill, Brian Mignone writes that architects of climate policy would do well to heed key lessons from the House debate. Mignone believes well-designed guidelines toward carbon offsets should enhance three key objectives, including political support for cap-and-trade, and preserve or enhance the environmental integrity of the broader policy. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Jennifer Bradley, May 14, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Jennifer Bradley argues that sustainable growth strengthens existing cities and communities, conserves fiscal and natural resources, and advances U.S. efforts to address climate change and achieve energy independence—a central theme of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program’s Blueprint for American Prosperity Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Pietro S. Nivola, February 25, 2009, The Brookings Institution
The United States has been largely unsuccessful in reducing its petroleum consumption by regulating the fuel economy of motor vehicles. Pietro Nivola proposes a move towards a comprehensive carbon tax, which could reduce gasoline consumption more effectively and curtail carbon emissions from other, more damaging sources. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William J. Antholis and Bryan K. Mignone, December 02, 2008, Politico
Writing as the UN Conference on Climate Change occured in Poland, William Antholis and Bryan Mignone argued that over the past decade, the evidence for human-induced climate change has become one of the most widely accepted scientific findings of our time. They offer four recommendations for President Barack Obama to carry out a comprehensive and economically sensible approach to the issue. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William J. Antholis and Charles K. Ebinger, November 11, 2008, The Brookings Institution
To address energy security—including climate change—President Obama must make this a top-three priority. His plan must address volatile energy prices, dangerous vulnerabilities resulting from our energy consumption and green technology to help revitalize our economy. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
October 10, 2008, The Brookings Institution
As President-Elect Obama prepares to lead the United States, what are the top global economic challenges facing the new president and his advisors and how should the new administration address them? A new report by Brookings global economic and development experts ranks the top 10 issues and details specific ideas for how to tackle the toughest challenges. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Carlos Pascual and Strobe Talbott, August 28, 2008, The Washington Post
Global warming—among the most complex economic, political and diplomatic challenges of our time—has become a central focus of the presidential campaign, with both candidates supporting the creation of a cap-and-trade system that would limit national emissions. Strobe Talbott and Carlos Pascual argue that the U.S. must take the lead now in facing the annual buildup in greenhouse gas emissions that threatens global catastrophe. Read More
PAST EVENT
Monday, June 09, 2008
8:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Washington, DC
On June 9, 2008, Brookings convened more than 70 stakeholders for a conference on “Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness.” The conference was led by Lael Brainard and focused on how climate change presents a new set of challenges for the world trading system and potential strategies to mitigate future conflicts. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Jonathan Elkind, August 28, 2007, Opportunity 08
For more than 30 years, the United States has struggled to enhance its energy security. Unfortunately, these efforts have been episodic rather than systematic. Attention to energy security reaches a fever pitch when global energy prices spike or international conflict threatens to disrupt energy trade. Jonathan Elkind presents options to meet these immense challenges head on. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Benjamin Wittes, April 16, 2007, The New Republic
Opinion by Benjamin Wittes, The New Republic (4/16/07) Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David B. Sandalow, February 28, 2007, Opportunity 08
Plug-in hybrid engines, biofuels and other technologies can help end the United States' oil dependence in a generation. Doing so would provide important national security, environmental and economic benefits. A broad political consensus and game-changing technological advances create the conditions for dramatic change. Yet Presidential leadership and robust policies will be needed. There are no simple or short-term solutions. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Strobe Talbott and William J. Antholis, February 01, 2007, Opportunity 08
For the next President, effective leadership abroad will depend largely on marshalling bipartisan support for foreign policy at home. Combating terrorism, constricting the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, reducing global poverty, promoting an efficient, equitable world trading system, and reversing the process of climate change are all issues that require far more effective diplomacy and skillful management of U.S. domestic politics. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Paul L. Joskow, Richard L. Schmalensee, Robert W. Crandall, Robert Hahn, Robert E. Litan and William J. Baumol, October 01, 2006, AEI-Brookings Joint Center Policy Brief
Policy Brief by Robert Litan (10/2006) Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Peter J. Wilcoxen and Warwick J. McKibbin, May 01, 2006, Brookings Discussion Papers in International Economics # 171
Warwick McKibbin and Peter Wilcoxen propose a detailed climate change policy that establishes long-term incentives for investments in new energy-sector capital, and in research and development, as well as enhancing coordination and collaboration between countries, rather than on coercion. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, October 13, 1998
9:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Washington, DC
Approaching the thirtieth anniversary of Earth Day in 1999, Brookings held a conference on what the next generation of environmental policy should look like. EPA Administrator Carol Browner delivered the keynote address. Read More