Environment Archives

Op-Ed/Commentary

EnergyEnvironmentEuropeMedia NYT Says Europe Can Meet Its Solar Manufacturing Targets by Spending Just Over 0.1 Percent of GDP

The projected cost of building solar manufacturing facilities will be a bit more than 0.1 percent of its GDP over this period.

Dean Baker / November 17, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

Climate ChangeEnvironmentResilienceUnited States California Can Work with Fire Survivors to Rebuild Resilient

The cycle doesn’t have to be “Rebuild, Reburn.” California can also “Rebuild Resilient.” Otherwise, the state faces a future in which more and more residents become climate refugees.

Matt Sedlar / October 25, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

Climate ChangeEnvironmentEnvironmental JusticeHispanicInequalityInflation Reduction ActInfrastructure Investment Jobs ActLatinoUnited States Death and Lost Income: The Impact of Climate Change on Latinx Communities

Latinx people are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Bold climate action will help all people in the face of the climate crisis, especially the low-income Latinx community.

/ October 14, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

Economic Crisis and RecoveryEnvironmentGovernmentHealth and Social ProgramsInflationUnited States CEPR Statement: Inflation Reduction Act is Historic Progress

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will be signed today by President Biden. The act will reduce the costs of health care, prescription drugs, and home energy bills while making real progress on climate change, creating millions of good jobs

Mark Weisbrot Eileen Appelbaum Dean Baker Algernon Austin Shawn Fremstad Julie Yixia Cai Hayley Brown / August 16, 2022