Monkey selfie case: another example that litigation-driven environmentalism is inferior to market-based conservation

In 2011, Naruto, a seven-year-old crested macaque played with a cameraman’s equipment, taking several selfies that have since gone viral. … More

Markets improve environmental outcomes without needing most people to notice, which also makes them vulnerable to public choice concerns

Counterintuitively, human prosperity is the engine of environmental improvement. As people grow richer, they care more about the environment around … More

We love federalism . . . until we don’t: committing to federalism would promote innovation, accountability, and hedge against national politics

Federalism—preserving the states’ independent policymaking role to promote innovation and democratic accountability—is a value embraced by people across the political … More

Trump’s infrastructure plan is an opportunity for states and environmentalists to use federalism to steer development in an environmentally friendly direction

Last month, the White House released a $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan that calls for $200 billion in federal infrastructure spending, … More

Showdown at the border(wall): the environmental perils of opposing all federal permitting reform

This week, a federal judge upheld the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to exempt construction of the border wall from … More

Sharing-economy conservation: why technology solves complex environmental problems better than regulation

Technology is dramatically reducing informational costs and making it easier for large groups of people to communicate and collaborate. Consequently, … More