How Has the Coronavirus Shutdown Affected the Environment?

Rob Lempert, principal researcher with the RAND Corporation, discusses the recent changes to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution resulting from the economic shutdown following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How Voters Can Assess New Climate Plans
Nov 14, 2019
Robert J. Lempert @RobertLempert

While the U.S. government has announced its intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, most presidential candidates and many states have proposed climate plans of their own. How might voters determine if any of these plans can seriously address climate change?
Planning Hospital Needs for Ventilators and Respiratory Therapists in the COVID-19 Crisis
May 13, 2020
John F. Raffensperger, Marygail K. Brauner, et al.

During the coronavirus pandemic, many hospitals have run short of ventilators, as well as respiratory therapists who are trained to operate them. RAND researchers developed a model that can help hospitals prepare for and respond to shortages.
New Tool Can Assess the Effects of COVID-19 Interventions
May 4, 2020
Raffaele Vardavas, Aaron Strong, et al.

State and local leaders have taken unprecedented measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent health care systems from being overwhelmed. As states plan the way to recovery, a new tool can help them estimate both the public health and economic consequences of imposing or lifting restrictions.
More Than Stormwater: How Green Infrastructure Offers Multiple Benefits for Los Angeles Communities
Jan 29, 2020
Joan Chang, Kristin Warren, et al.

California faces water supply shortages, which are worsened by climate change. Applying a systems framework is essential to addressing complex problems for the sustainability of water resources.

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How Has the Coronavirus Shutdown Affected the Environment?

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How Voters Can Assess New Climate Plans

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