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Climate & Energy

Addressing climate change is one of the most pressing challenges we face today. Our research examines the vital connection between climate and energy, exploring policies and innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, promote renewable energy sources, and seize opportunities for climate-resilient growth worldwide.

Upcoming Event

March 11

2026

Artificial Intelligence AI, workers, and national security in a changing world: A conversation with Sen. Mark Kelly

Brookings Institution, Washington DC

Wednesday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

People dressed in suits sit around a conference table

North America The USMCA must strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors

Goldy Hyder

March 4, 2026

Damaged house roof with missing shingles after hurricane Ian in Florida. Consequences of natural disaster

Climate Disasters & Environment What incentives are states offering to make houses less vulnerable to extreme weather damage?

Chase Parry, David Wessel

March 3, 2026

Iranians protest against attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States on February 28, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran After the strike: The danger of war in Iran

Suzanne Maloney, Itamar Rabinovich, Mara Karlin, Vanda Felbab-Brown, Stephanie T. Williams, Sharan Grewal, Steven Heydemann, Dafna H. Rand, Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, Kemal Kirişci, Hady Amr, Constanze Stelzenmüller, Pavel K. Baev, Steven Pifer, Ryan Hass, Tanvi Madan, Lynn Kuok, Michael E. O’Hanlon, Caitlin Talmadge, Joshua Rovner, Samantha Gross, William A. Galston, Scott R. Anderson +18 more

March 3, 2026

Experts

Glenn D. Rudebusch Nonresident Senior Fellow - Economic Studies, The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy

William G. Gale The Arjay and Frances Fearing Miller Chair in Federal Economic Policy, Senior Fellow - Economic Studies, Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center