A recent economics conference featured research papers on various topics related to climate change, including wind turbine manufacturing, wildfire smoke, and the stability of electricity grids. During the conference, sessions were held to discuss the impact of natural disasters on mortgage risk, railway safety, and payday loans. The large number of climate-related presentations at the conference indicates an increased focus on environmental issues within the economics community. Many attendees expressed satisfaction at the growing attention given to climate-related research.
