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This paper examines the impact of women’s political representation on deforestation rates in Brazil. Using close election regression discontinuity design, we show that women, when elected to office, are more likely to drive improved environmental outcomes due to factors such as reduced access to corrupt networks that influence the enforcement of environmental laws at the local level.... Read more about The Greener Gender: Women Politicians and Deforestation in Brazil
HLS Professor Jody Freeman will discuss the EPA’s greenhouse gas rules for the auto, power, and oil and gas sectors and the SEC’s final rule on climate-related financial risk. Professor Freeman will also explore if these rules were weaker than expected and what lies ahead in the courts.... Read more about Harvard Speaks on Climate Change: Federal Climate Rules – A Status Report
"Visualizing Climate Change in the Newsroom: How The New York Times Brings Climate Data to Life Through Maps, Charts and Other Creative Visuals" with Nadja Popovich, a reporter and graphics editor at The New York Times covering climate change, energy, and the environment.... Read more about Climate Science Seminar
The Harvard Energy Journal Club (HEJC) is open to Harvard and MIT students and postdocs only. A technical background is not needed. The Harvard Energy Journal Club (HEJC) is open to Harvard and MIT students and postdocs only. A technical background is not needed. Contact: elizakatespear@g.harvard.edu