How do you measure the value of a state forest?

That’s the implicit question underlying a lawsuit between Oregon counties and the state, in which a jury recently awarded the … More

Should FEMA act as a national zoning board or use market incentives to reduce disaster risk?

Last week, a nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency generated fireworks when, during his confirmation hearing, he said … More

Water markets are an essential tool for promoting efficient use of water and increasing water available for fish and other … More

This year, the Mississippi River experienced its longest flood on record, with parts of the river exceeding flood levels for … More

For nearly 100 years, a copper smelter near Opportunity, Montana dumped tons of toxic metals, arsenic, and lead on its … More

Often, conservation discussions focus on rural and undeveloped areas. When cities come up, it’s largely in the context of reducing … More

Over a century, a copper smelter in Opportunity, Montana emitted thousands of tons of toxic metals, polluting its neighbors’ properties … More

In February, the Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the federal Clean Water Act regulates pollutants that migrate through groundwater. … More

Today is the thirteenth Endangered Species Day, a day marked by Congress to celebrate the efforts of a wide variety … More

This month, the Mississippi River has experienced a prolonged, historic flood. The images of the flood recall other recent floods, … More