Are ecosystem services really valuable enough to justify conservation?
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How Humans Spare Nature
We conserve nature by using less of it—but to do so we must embrace modern technology.
Better Bred Than Dead
Is wildlife breeding an acceptable conservation strategy?
The Non-Tragedy of the Bison Commons
Why bison were worth more dead than alive in the 19th century.
Are Ecosystems Self-Organizing?
A species walks into a bar…
Fighting Fire with Fire
Innovative financial tools allow land managers to address wildfire risk.
The Three Ws and Beyond
Research at PERC has historically focused on the three Ws: water, wildlife, and western lands. New initiatives examine energy innovations, urban environmental issues, and more.
New Hope for South African Rhinos?
South Africa has lifted its ban on domestic rhino horn trade, allowing sustainable horn to compete with poached horn on the market. Do lovers of rhinos have cause for optimism?
A small but significant victory for landowners at the Supreme Court
Supreme Court unanimously concludes that jurisdictional determinations under the Clean Water Act may be challenged in federal court.
Allow Popular National Parks to Charge for Attendance
The national parks are often celebrated as America’s best idea, but we are loving the idea to death.