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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Climate Change in North America
Alexandria Recurring Income for Success and Equity (ARISE)
Rising income inequality has left many residents of Alexandria, VA, struggling to make ends meet, including many who are working. To determine how best to support them, the city of Alexandria launched a pilot to provide select residents who earn less…
Evaluation of the ACO REACH Model
As part of a team with NORC, Abt conducted a mixed methods evaluation of the CMS ACO REACH Model and found savings and quality improvements.
Shelter from the Storm: Addressing the Dual Crisis of Extreme Weather and Homelessness
Homeless response systems need support to strengthen their resilience to extreme weather shocks and the disproportionate harm that extreme weather has on people experiencing homelessness.
Spotlight On: Primary Care
Abt’s experts partner with federal agencies, states, and other organizations to advance evidence-based primary care in the U.S.