C-PREE is an interdisciplinary research center at the Princeton School for Public and International Affairs committed to training leaders in the field of environmental and energy policy. We develop rigorous research that blends scientific knowledge and methods with social science and practitioner perspectives in ways that yield practical solutions for the major environmental and energy challenges facing the world today.
News
Many of the most devastating tropical cyclones (TCs) in history, including Hurricanes Andrew (1992) and Katrina (2005), underwent a process known as rapid intensification (RI). Defined by a wind speed increase of at least 30 knots (35 mph) within a 24-hour period, RI can be difficult to predict and can leave coastal regions with little time to…
As climate risks continue to rise, smallholder farms are more likely to experience agricultural losses from extreme weather events such as flooding, drought, and heat waves. These subsistence farmers use most of their crops and livestock to feed their own households and usually have few financial protections against the unforeseen costs…
Wei Peng organized a workshop on September 18-19, 2023 in Washington, DC on “Improving state-level energy decisions to address air quality, health, and equity goals”
As the United States ramps up efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, shifting the energy system away from fossil fuels also brings opportunities for improved…
On January 26, a group of CPREE Environmental Policy Associates traveled to Washington, DC for a Career Trek to meet with important stakeholders driving climate mitigation, adaptation, and clean energy transition policy agendas.
The day started with a panel at the White House, where CPREE engaged in a panel discussion with senior…
Events
- Kathleen SegersonAffiliationBoard of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut
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