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Significance of natural gas industry on Pennsylvania voters an interesting test, says Rabe

October 26, 2020 Environment & Energy News
Barry Rabe
Barry Rabe

Rabe tole E&E News it remains an open question how much the gas fight will influence Pennsylvania voters.

"If you have a large state with a diversified economy, how significant is something like the fossil fuel industry? This is an interesting test we're going to learn more about in the next few weeks," he said.

 

Read the full article in Environment & Energy News here. 

Barry Rabe

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Barry Rabe

J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy
Rabe examines the political feasibility and durability of environmental and energy policy, with a particular emphasis on efforts to address climate change in the U.S. and other federal systems. His most recent books examine the politics of carbon pricing and the limitations of unilateral executive branch policy actions. Current research explores the politics of intensive but short-lived greenhouse gases, such as methane and HFCs. Recent policy engagement includes work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Interior, the Department of Commerce, and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.