Federal pollution laws create perverse incentives that subject Americans to more hazardous smoke.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
The Biden Administration’s Proposed Roadblock to Species Recovery
While many of the proposed changes are minor or technical, the biggest substantive change would undermine incentives for states and private landowners to recover species.
Fix Cottonwood and Increase Forest Restoration
Removing barriers to forest restoration will help eliminate the risk of destruction and benefit the endangered species that live in those ecosystems.
PERC Defends Voluntary, Collaborative Solutions to Access Conflicts
An amicus brief submitted to the Ninth Circuit regarding
Controlled Burns Can Prevent Smoky Skies. Why Won’t the Federal Government Approve Them?
As long as government policies continue to fan the flames of extreme wildfires, we’ll suffer the consequences.
The Policies Driving Water Scarcity in the West
A podcast that explores the drivers of water scarcity and offers an optimistic take on our ability to address the challenges they pose.
A New Tool to Help Share the Cost of Living With Wildlife
The costs of sustaining crucial habitat for migrating elk have fallen entirely on the shoulders of ranchers. Until now.
Why Our Forests Need a Trim
Congress should quickly pass a Cottonwood fix so that we can fix America’s forests.
Clean Air Act Regulations Make it Harder to Conduct Forest Restoration
A public comment submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency on its proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter.
Colorado Should Help Ranchers Minimize Conflicts Between Wolves and Livestock
A public comment submitted to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission regarding its draft wolf restoration and management plan.