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US Has Caused $10tn Worth of Climate Damage Since 1990, Research Finds

Date Published
March 25, 2026
Section
In the Media
Areas of Expertise
Climate Economy & Policy Macroeconomics
From:
CBS In the News

Columbia Business School’s Gernot Wagner spoke with The Guardian about the United States’ role in contributing to global climate damage as one of the world’s largest carbon emitters. Wagner discussed how historical and ongoing emissions have led to significant environmental and economic consequences worldwide. His insights highlight the importance of policy action and international cooperation to address climate change and mitigate future harm.

 

Mentioned Faculty

Gernot Wagner

Gernot Wagner

Senior Lecturer in Discipline of Economics in the Faculty of Business
Economics Division
Faculty Director, Climate Knowledge Initiative
Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
Faculty Fellow
CESifo
Board Member
CarbonPlan
Columnist
Project Syndicate
Senior Fellow
Jain Family Institute
Mentioned On
The Guardian
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