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Impact Takeaways

EPIC’s research has important impacts on policy and society. Here are a selection of the ways we’ve made progress in confronting the global energy challenge.
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Impact·Jun 7, 2022

Using Markets to Confront Pollution and Climate Change in India

World’s first particulate pollution market reduces pollution and lays the groundwork for a carbon market in India’s Gujarat state.
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Impact·Dec 13, 2021

Evidence-based Policies to Tackle Today’s Energy and Climate Challenges

The U.S. Energy & Climate Roadmap generated discussions with key policymakers. Some of the recommendations have since been reflected in government actions.
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Impact·Dec 9, 2021

Informing Government and Businesses on the Costs of Climate Change

Climate Impact Lab breaks down the costs of climate change, sector by sector for communities around the world.
The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) maps the potential gain in life expectancy around the world if PM2.5 levels met the WHO standard.
Impact·Jan 13, 2019

Metric Converts Air Pollution into Impact on Life Expectancy

Based on years of research, Michael Greenstone and his colleagues at EPIC form the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI).
Impact·Sep 13, 2018

Improving Plant Audits Reduces Pollution 28 Percent

Experiment in India's Gujarat reduces pollution and becomes policy.