Reducing CO2 emissions, magnifying the role of citizen scientists, and addressing pollution that government agencies find difficult to address.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
Cato Daily Podcast: Why Won’t the Feds Acknowledge that the Gray Wolf is Recovered?
A podcast on the gray wolf’s recovery and the challenge of species delisting.
Cameras for Conservation: Direct Compensation as Motivation for Living with Wildlife
Future conservation efforts are likely to be more successful if they respect cultural norms and rely on incentives rather than punishment.
Misinformation About Trophy Hunting Threatens Conservation
Banning trophy hunting without viable alternatives would imperil biodiversity and undermine local communities.
The Cost of Biden’s Ban on Oil and Gas Leasing
Not drilling has economic and environmental consequences.
A Lot of Hot Air About Offshore Wind
If the new administration really aims to start to displace fossil fuel money with proceeds from renewables, it should be leading a charge to get rid of the anachronistic Jones Act.
The Case for Conservation Leasing
Federal rulse make it illegal for environmentalists to lease oil-and gas-rich lands in order to protect them. It’s time for that to change.
Let Tribal Nations Manage Bears Ears
True tribal authority requires more than the empty promise of an advisory role.
Federal Regulations Sometimes Stymie Efforts to Recover Formerly Endangered Species
Maintaining a realistic offramp from the Endangered Species Act is essential to spurring long-term recovery efforts.
Will Parks Receive Full Maintenance Funding From GAOA?
Another drop in energy revenues could threaten park maintenance funding.