Environmental Insights: Conversations on policy and practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program
Harvard Environmental Economics ProgramHosted by Robert N. Stavins, A.J. Meyer Professor of Energy and Economic Development at Harvard Kennedy School and director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program and the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements, Environmental Insights is intended to promote public discourse on important issues at the intersection of economics and environmental policy. “Environmental Insights is intended to i... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||
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Kenneth Gillingham, Professor of Economics at the Yale School of the Environment, is the guest on this week's episode. Drawing upon his expertise in applied microeconomics, behavioral economics, industrial organization, and integrated assessment mode... more
Matthew Kahn, Provost Professor of Economics at the University of Southern California (USC), and one of the world's leading authorities on the intersection of urban economics, environment, and climate change, expressed his support for climate adaptat... more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding is drawing sharp rebuke from scientists and environmental advocates, but the decision may not withstand challenges in the courts. That’s... more
Esteemed energy economist Catherine Wolfram shared her thoughts on the 30th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) and on the prospects for climate coalitions to significantly reduce CO₂ emissio... more
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I wanted to learn about the environment and how it affects climate and food delivery systems but this show focuses more on the credentials and work experience of the guests which serve no real purpose.
Apple Podcasts11FITRD
United Statesa year ago - Knowledge from professionals
I’ve very happy to have come across this podcast! I graduated with a degree in environmental economics and this helps me stay updated and informed in my field of study. Great work!
Apple Podcasts5LexxkaUnited States2 years ago - Bag of d!cks
Started listening to the episode with Severin Sorensen and it’s just men talking about the things they have done to increase American inequality. Deregulation of the airlines led to the death of unions in the 80s, which has slowly devastated unions all over America. The inequality doesn’t stop there, smaller hubs are having to pay airlines great sums of money to keep those hubs open, above and beyond the costs of a ticket. I also don’t believe service on airlines has improved since, nor does the... more
Apple Podcasts1adoptdontshop^..^United States3 years ago - Great info
Love it
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Canada4 years ago - Poorly hosted and boring
The host does a terrible job of laying out the issues and making it interesting. Questions don’t stay on topic and his personal connections to guest prevent this show from being inclusive.
Each show needs to present a clear issue, past issues that need to change and future opportunities that we can address. Then make sure it’s understandable to everyone.
Apple Podcasts1Alex in ChicagoUnited States4 years ago
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Economic and policy-focused conversations at the intersection of market-based environmental policy and practical action. Episodes frequently explore carbon pricing, climate adaptation, energy technology, regulatory design, and geopolitical dynamics in climate diplomacy, often featuring leading economists, lawyers, and policymakers. A recurring strength is translating academic research into actionable policy insights, with guests ranging from university researchers to former government officials and industry leaders. The show stands out for its rigorous, economics-driven lens on environmental issues, while maintaining accessibility for listeners who want concrete policy takeaways and real-world implications.
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