Highlighted Publications




 

This study asks how extreme heat affects international migration from El Salvador. The authors use detailed agricultural production data from 2013–2018 and household survey data from 2009–2018, combined with high-resolution temperature records. They find that each additional week of extreme temperatures during the main corn-growing season reduces annual corn production by about 3 percent and lowers producers’ demand for hired workers by roughly 3.6 percent. These income losse

The study asks whether countries that are more connected to global financial markets recover more quickly from natural disasters. The authors use quarterly data from 61 advanced and emerging economies between 1970 and 2018, including detailed information on floods, storms, earthquakes, and other sudden disasters. They compare economic outcomes—GDP, consumption, and investment—between countries with high versus low levels of cross-border financial assets and liabilities. They

This study examines how cost-effective China’s nationwide tradable-performance-standard (TPS) carbon market is compared with a traditional cap-and-trade (C&T) system. Using plant-level data and a dynamic general-equilibrium model for 2020–2035, the authors estimate that the TPS cuts about 18 billion tons of CO₂ (an 8.6% reduction) at an average cost of roughly 87 RMB per ton. Early on, TPS costs are similar to C&T because existing taxes narrow the efficiency gap, but TPS beco

The study asks whether increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) improves air quality and infant health in the United States. Using county-level data from 2010–2021 on EV registrations, air pollution (especially nitrogen dioxide), birth outcomes, and child hospital visits, the authors analyze both fixed-effects and instrumental-variable models. They find that a one standard deviation increase in EV adoption—about 12 per 1,000 vehicles—reduces nitrogen dioxide levels by up

This study examined whether proximity to golf courses raises the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Using Rochester Epidemiology Project...

This study asks whether plastic bag bans and fees reduce shoreline plastic litter. The authors combine data from 611 U.S. state, county,...

The report asks how misinformation and disinformation about climate science shape public understanding and policy responses. To answer...

This study examined whether urban greenspace modifies the relationship between ambient temperature and violent crime in Chicago,...

This study explores how climate extremes drive food price spikes and the wider societal risks they pose. Drawing on climatological data,...

This study examines whether linking electric vehicle (EV) purchase subsidies with scrappage requirements for old gasoline vehicles...

This study investigates whether recycling habits and skills degrade after a temporary pause in recycling services. The authors analyze...

This study investigates whether household carbon emissions are primarily driven by household characteristics or by the places people...

This study investigates how pollution-induced migration affects productivity in China, focusing on whether skilled workers...

This study explores what factors influence global support for climate policies by analyzing survey data from 40,000 respondents across 20...

This study investigates how acute air pollution from wildfire smoke impacts health outcomes in older adults. Using Medicare records from...

The study investigates whether financial incentives can shift the timing of electric vehicle (EV) charging to off-peak hours. Using data...

This study examines the effectiveness of carbon offsets in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in reducing global emissions....

The study investigates whether exposure to air pollution, specifically PM2.5 and NO2, increases the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) and...