Montana’s Stream Access Law has led to an erosion of property rights and reduced public benefits flowing from private lands. Isn’t it time to say enough is enough?
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Lights Out For America’s Favorite Light Bulb
When industry and environmental groups claim that a regulation will solve all problems, consumers beware. It’s probably crony capitalism in disguise.
Time to move beyond ESA to save species and economic interests
It is time to move beyond the Nixon approach to the environment. The past 40 years have shown how good political intentions — or, at least, political maneuvering — in the name of environmental protection can create perverse economic incentives to do the opposite.
Rapidly growing economies in China, India will swamp any U.S. efforts
Congress should not waste time debating a comprehensive climate change legislation in the coming year.
Monuments no growth guarantee
At the turn of the 20th century, Congress passed the Antiquities Act – giving President Teddy Roosevelt the authority to restrict the use of any federally owned public land by designating it as a national monument. However, monument designation can bring distinct negative impacts. Here’s why.
Coal export restrictions harm tribe and Montana
How opposition to coal exports is impacting one of the poorest communities in Montana — the Crow Indian reservation.
Does Destroying Ivory Really Save Elephants?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is about to destroy 6 tons of confiscated ivory. But does the destruction of ivory stockpiles really help the cause?
The War on Coal Is Punishing Indian Country
In the Wall Street Journal, Terry Anderson and Shawn Regan explain how Washington rules prevent tribes from developing resources that could help lift them out of poverty.
Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations
Indian reservations are hobbled by burdensome regulations and bureaucracy. Native Americans should be given the dignity they deserve and be freed from federal guardianship.
‘Clean Energy’ Is Cooling The Economy And Damaging The Environment
Our nation continues to pile precautionary energy policies onto a struggling economy, but we’re bumping into an inconvenient truth.