Insights to guide the ongoing conversation about water politics and the future thereof.
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Buy That Fish A Drink
Water marketing for environmental flows gains momentum
Figntin’ or Drinkin’
Not surprisingly, global warming is getting the blame for drought conditions in many parts of the American West. For example, in the January 31, 2003, issue of Science, researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) reported that recent droughts in the West are caused at least partly by global warming-induced rises in western PacificContinue reading “Figntin’ or Drinkin’”
Water Leasing in Montana Through Trout Unlimited’s Eyes
Experience with water leasing reaps success stories for TU
Only a Market Can Clean Up the Bay
Chesapeake Bay orthodoxy needs a reality check
Trading Out of Trouble in the Land Down Under
Australia’s perpetual drought and increasing demands for water prompt policy change
Blue Ribbon Management for Blue Ribbon Streams
Partnerships benefit Northwest Fisheries
The Origins of Beliefs
Can beliefs about fundamental social institutions such as the market system, change? If so, what can cause such changes? Even if one replies “yes” to the first question discerning an answer to the second has been an elusive goal for social scientists. Recent research by Rafael Di Tella, Sebastian Galliani, and Ernesto Schargrodsky (2007) presentsContinue reading “The Origins of Beliefs”
Finding Peace with Geese
Canada Geese have become a nuisance in many suburban parks or nature areas that feature ponds and lakes. In some areas, the geese have completely taken over and huge deposits of fecal matter make them unusable for family outings, casual strollers, or anyone seeking a friendly moment or two in tune with nature. Communities haveContinue reading “Finding Peace with Geese”
The Shirt Off My Back
If carbon emissions, chemical spills, and non-point water pollution are weighing heavy on your mind, a new report from Cambridge University has a bit more bad news. That simple, white cotton t-shirt is a problem. Listen up guys! Over the lifetime of the garment, a polyester blouse uses less energy than your t-shirt. While peopleContinue reading “The Shirt Off My Back”