Thu.May 13, 2021

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How Does Applied Microeconomic Research Accelerate Climate Change Adaptation?

Environmental and Urban Economics

In May 2021, I am quite aware that I am now an "old guy" in the academic economics profession. This is the main theme of my new 2021 Yale University Press book. In th is March 2021 letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, I explore this theme. While this has obvious costs, it offers at least one benefit.

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USFWS Updates Eagle Fatality Model for Wind Facilities

Endangered Species Law

On May 5, 2021, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“USFWS”) published its updated collision risk model (“CRM”) for bald and golden eagles at wind energy facilities.

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Gulf coast oil workers are building America’s offshore wind industry

A Greener Life

BOEM will seek public involvement in the offshore wind development process after the area in the Gulf of Mexico viable for leasing is identified, which is expected to happen around November 2021.