Federal judge in environmental nuisance case: “Less fortunate citizens have property rights, too.”

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

How property rights can help address environmental justice concerns

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

Should every cat owner, car owner, and home owner be a potential criminal?

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

Should property rights give way if environmental cleanups seem too costly?

Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Atlantic Richfield v. Christian, an important case concerning whether property owners … More

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

Will Oregon reopen its water market?

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

A flood of red tape: why is it harder to buy out flood prone properties than to rebuild?

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

Property rights are key to addressing pollution

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

Can cities contribute more to conservation?

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