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

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