When federal regulations stymie efforts to recover formerly endangered species

One of the recurring conflicts under the Endangered Species Act is at what point a species should be delisted. If … More

How should we think about wildfires?

Imagine if a factory periodically spewed massive amounts of pollution when its pollution control device failed, fouling the air and … More

Since Congress has not updated many federal environmental laws in decades, we’ve grown accustomed to federal agencies and courts twisting … More

This week was the 5th anniversary of the Gold King mine spill, in which contractors working for the Environmental Protection … More

Loss of habitat is one of the chief threats to endangered and threatened species. Consequently, the Endangered Species Act provides … More

In 1976, the last wild Mexican wolves were captured and put into a captive breeding program. Over the last half-century, … More

After decades of work by federal biologists, state wildlife agencies, landowners, and conservation groups, the grizzly bears in and around … More

A $100 million case against North Carolina hog farms demonstrates the critical role property rights play in protecting the environment … More

South Florida, like many coastal communities, faces tough decisions about how to adapt to changing coast lines and rising seas. … More

Billions of birds are killed every year in the United States, many of which are protected by the Migratory Bird … More