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Public Lands and Outdoor Recreation
Free Market Environmentalism vs. Political Environmentalism
A podcast comparing the merits and shortcomings of different approaches to addressing environmental challenges.
Fee Increases Are Good for the Custer Gallatin
Through user fees we have the opportunity to directly support our local cabins and campgrounds, boat launches, and trail systems.
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.
Will Parks Receive Full Maintenance Funding From GAOA?
Another drop in energy revenues could threaten park maintenance funding.
Biden’s ‘100% Clean Energy Economy’ Will Require Huge Trade-Offs
All energy sources come with environmental tradeoffs and extractive activities. Even when it comes to wind and solar, there is no free energy lunch.
It’s Time to Unshackle Recreation From Oil and Gas
If Democrats want to unshackle outdoor recreation programs from fossil fuel money, then it’s time to consider alternatives.