Europe’s economy faces a one-two punch from extreme weather and war
Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where heatwaves are straining an economy under pressure from higher energy prices due to the Iran war.
Op-eds & Essays with Lily Bermel • The Washington Post • July 28, 2026
Why U.S. economic models must account for climate change and the clean energy transition to improve policymaking, forecasting, and public investment decisions.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) was built, sold, and attacked as the largest climate investment in U.S. history. […]
Recent scientific reassessments strengthen the case for rapid climate action rather than weaken it.
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Op-eds & Essays with Lily Bermel • The Washington Post • July 28, 2026