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

Since the 1980s, Maui County’s wastewater treatment plant has discharged millions of gallons of recycled water into groundwater. Over several … 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

As California tries to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, the state has run into an unexpected obstacle: air pollution … More

Where wildlife poses risks to those who live and work near them, people predictably take steps to reduce their liability. … More

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