Work

Media advisory / SEI Senior Scientist Peter Erickson comments on the verdict, which says Shell must cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels.

Other publication / This brief explores four important carbon-intensive industries in the U.S. and discusses the key policy considerations for achieving their decarbonization.

Journal article / The editors of Climate and Development react to the "Hot List" of 1,000 influential scholars in climate change published by Reuters on 20 April 2021.

SEI working paper / This paper draws from a literature review and spatial data to better understand the industry’s impact on the watershed and on long-term water security.

Feature / Read the testimony of SEI's Peter Erickson and watch the Earth Day hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on the Environment.

Feature / Here's what SEI researchers would like to hear from world leaders addressing US President Biden's Leaders Summit on Climate.

SEI working paper / This paper looks at the implications for a shared effort to align global fossil fuel production with climate limits.

Journal article / Ahead of the Glasgow COP, this analysis argues that attempts to quantify countries' “fair share” of climate action are biased and oversimplified.

Press release / Many assessments favor wealthier, higher emitting countries and lack transparency, according to new analysis in Nature Climate Change.

Other publication / This paper finds that the gas industry in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia is vulnerable to sustained, low prices of domestic gas and natural gas liquids.

Press release / New gas field developments in Appalachia are unlikely to be profitable as the US energy system undergoes rapid decarbonization.

Perspective / This World Water Day, six researchers share insights on the value of water and lessons learned on how to equitably manage and protect this valuable resource.