In an article on the just-passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Abt’s Lisa McDonald pointed out some of the challenges that remain for this landmark—and necessary—climate legislation. “Will this help? Yes,” she told Bloomberg. “Does it solve all the problems? No.” Lisa explained that, while the influx of money to address climate change can make a real difference, current permitting rules and staffing limitations will slow the IRA’s implementation until those limitations are addressed.
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National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Summer Meeting
We’re headed to Grand Rapids to showcase conservation tools rooted in results and ready for the field.
What Makes Rural Health Hubs Work? An Evaluation Framework for States
Abt’s framework for evaluating rural health hubs and measuring access, coordination, population health, and system resilience.
Healthy Military Families Undergird National Readiness
The only DoW-wide longitudinal study on U.S. military family health has generated vital evidence to inform programs, policies, and support services critical to family stability and force readiness.
Closing the Gap: Surveying LA Renters to Improve Housing Access
Abt helped HACLA collect and analyze current Los Angeles rental data, showing rents were about 12% higher than federal estimates and providing evidence to support voucher subsidy levels that better reflect local housing costs and improve access to stable housing.