Katie Schneer
Senior Analyst, U.S. Climate
Work
Areas of expertise:
U.S. climate policy, carbon markets, legislative and regulatory strategy, data analysis
Description
Katie is a senior analyst on the State Climate team at EDF, where she works to advance ambitious state-level action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this role, Katie primarily focuses on regulatory and legislative initiatives that secure rapid emission reductions and improve air quality.
Background
Prior to joining EDF, Katie studied climate and environmental policy at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs. As an undergraduate, Katie conducted research on extreme heat vulnerability and equity issues in climate adaptation policy.
Education
BA, School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University
Latest pieces
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Turning Climate Commitments Into Results: Evaluating Updated 2023 Projections vs. State Climate Targets
EDF, December 5, 2023 -
4 ways California should strengthen its cap-and-trade program
Climate 411, August 3, 2023 -
Turning Climate Commitments Into Results: An Update on State-level Climate Targets
Environmental Defense Fund, July 1, 2023 -
The scoop on the Scoping Plan: California’s plan relies too heavily on emerging technologies (Part 3)
Climate 411 Blog, June 26, 2022 -
Western Climate Initiative kicks off 2022 with strong results – and high hopes for greater ambition
Climate 411 Blog, February 28, 2022 -
Colorado legislators passed a law to cut pollution from industry, but regulators have yet to deliver
Climate 411 Blog, February 18, 2022 -
Measuring the true impact of Colorado’s climate delay: Minding the emissions gap (Part 2)
Climate 411 Blog, February 17, 2021 -
Measuring the true impact of Colorado’s climate delay: A pathway for curbing pollution (Part 3)
Climate 411 Blog, February 17, 2021
Press materials
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Colorado Roadmap 2.0 Falls Short of its Fundamental Rationale: Charting a Course to Meet State Pollution Reduction Goals
February 27, 2024 -
Colorado Analysis Reveals State Still Off Track for Near-Term Climate Goals
November 9, 2023 -
Colorado Takes Big Step Backward on Climate, Formally Approving Rule that Allows Industry to Increase Climate Pollution
October 20, 2023 -
New Analysis: New Mexico Falling Far Short of Climate Goals, Leaders Must Pass Bold New Policy to Close Gap
September 11, 2023