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Does wood bioenergy help or harm the climate?
Wood emits more CO2 per kilowatt-hour than coal, and forest regrowth takes decades to a century or more – time we do not have to cut emissions enough to avoid the worst harms from climate change.
Strategic Reserves to Protect Forest Carbon & Reduce Biodiversity Loss
Many current and proposed forest management actions in the U.S. are not consistent with climate goals. Preserving 30-50% of lands for their carbon, biodiversity, and water is feasible and necessary.
Accelerating vehicle fleet turnover to achieve sustainability goals
Incentivizing early retirement of gas-powered vehicles with a cash incentive can accelerate U.S. vehicle fleet electrification and achieve greater emissions reduction at a reasonable cost.
Duration Gap Disclosure: A Modest Proposal to Prevent Another SVB
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Edward Golding and Deborah Lucas discuss a simple policy change that relies primarily on market discipline that would reduce the likelihood of future SVBs.
The Cost of Bailouts
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How Much Do Guarantees and Bailouts Cost the Government? Deborah Lucas NO. 3–2024 MAY 2024 FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF ATLANTA’S POLICY HUB