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Assessing US Government Efforts to Support Fossil Fuel–Reliant Communities

The decline of domestic fossil fuel production in the United States poses serious economic risks for communities that rely on fossil fuel industries for jobs and public revenues. Many of these communities lack the resources and capacity to manage those risks on their own. The absence of viable economic strategies for affected regions is a barrier to building the broad, durable coalitions needed for an equitable national transition to cleaner energy sources.

Reports by Noah Kaufman • February 05, 2026
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Reflections from Davos 2026

As the train pulls away from Davos Dorf station through the snow-capped Swiss mountains, I find myself reflecting on a rather extraordinary week at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. While many questioned Davos’ continuing relevance last year, it is difficult to argue that this year’s gathering was not among the most consequential in recent memory, shaped in large part by President Trump’s dominant presence throughout the week’s discussions.

Announcement by Jason Bordoff • January 23, 2026
Reflections from Davos 2026
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