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Daniel Jacob

Daniel Jacob

Vasco McCoy Family Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
Henry Lee

Henry Lee

Jassim M. Jaidah Family Director of the Environment and Natural Resources Program; Senior Lecturer in Public Policy; Co-Chair, Sustainability Science Program
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2024 Mar 19

The Greener Gender: Women Politicians and Deforestation in Brazil

12:00pm to 1:15pm

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Zoom & CGIS South S216, 1730 Cambridge St, Cambridge

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

2024 Mar 20

Harvard Speaks on Climate Change: Federal Climate Rules – A Status Report

5:00pm to 6:00pm

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Zoom

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

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