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Yearly Catastrophic Wildfires Don’t Need to Be the New Normal
A podcast on the wildfire crisis and how to mitigate it going forward.
Public Comment on the Revision of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Black-footed Ferrets in the Southwest
PERC weighs in on the Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposed rule revision.
Public Comment on Proposed 4(d) Rule for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken
PERC weighs in on how to improve endangered species recovery.
Allow “Nonuse Rights” to Conserve Natural Resources
Allowing such “nonuse rights” to public natural resources would enable markets to advance environmental goals, leading to more stable and less contentious outcomes.
PERC Research in Science Magazine: “Allow ‘nonuse rights’ to conserve natural resources”
By allowing for non-use rights, environmentalists can express their values in the marketplace, rather than relying on political, legal, or administrative processes.
Climate Change Isn’t the Only Reason for Wildfire
To foster more resilient forests and healthier fire cycles, forest restoration must be prioritized.
The Wolf Wars Are Back
Wolf conflicts are back not just because their populations have recovered, but also because federal policy has been slow to respond.
Bureaucratic Red Tape Makes Wildfires Worse
A podcast on the bureaucratic obstacles that impede forest restoration.
“Basically, We Created a Powder Keg”
A podcast on how to better manage federal forests to prevent large wildfires.