Crowdsourcing data to remove plastic from waterways—and (one day) earn a profit.
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Environmentalism Without Romance
Science alone cannot resolve most environmental issues.
Designing Institutions for the Anthropocene
Getting the incentives right.
Ecosystem Services and Public Policy
Are ecosystem services really valuable enough to justify conservation?
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.