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Should Terry Anderson cancel his hunting trip?

Terry AndersonIn his essay, "The Sport of Kings," Terry wonders if he should follow the King of Spain's example and quit hunting. Would it save rare and endangered wildlife? Terry thinks not. He believes hunting can be a tool for conservation, if done right.

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Maasai prove themselves to be self-made enviropreneurs

Maasai warriorIn Kenya, Maasai herdsmen are becoming enviropreneurs. By reducing the number of livestock grazing on their vast tribal lands, they have restored the tall grasses that draw abundant wildlife. They also are attracting well-paying tourists.

To the U.S. Forest Service: Sustaining everything sustains nothing

National Forest in Washington StateNew Forest Service rules call for sustaining the health, diversity and productivity of the forests and their resources as well as ensuring the social sustainability of communities and recreation. This seems like a tall order and perhaps unsustainable.

Eminent domain ruling sets developer against tribe

Sky walkThe Grand Canyon's Skywalk garnered millions in profits for the Haulapai Indians, but by exercising its right to public domain, the tribe cut the developer out of the project and out of the money. The uncertainties of tribal governance and judicial systems has a chilling effect on economic development on reservations.

Lower green house emissions found in vibrant cities

Outdoor scene in a cityNew research documents that vibrant downtown areas are associated with lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from driving and greater public transit use. Former PERC Lone Mountain Fellow Matthew Kahn co-authored the study.

 

Raising coral, restoring reefs

Brett Howell is developing a market for coral reef restoration off Florida’s coast. If the reefs rebound and new coral grows, they will not only improve the habitat for marine animals but also improve business prospects for dive shops, fishing boats, and ocean side hotels and restaurants.
You Tube   Coral Reef Restoration

PERC announces new leadership team

Dino Falaschetti New PERC Executive DirectorLooking ahead to a bright future, PERC is expanding its leadership team. On July 1, 2012, Terry Anderson will become President, Monica Guenther will become Senior Director for Program Management, and Dino Falaschetti will join them as Executive Director. Dino comes to PERC with an outstanding academic record and corporate experience in finance and accounting for a Fortune 100 company.
Meet Dino Falaschetti.


Silent Spring: Reflections on its mixed legacy 50 years later

spring timeIn PERC's new Policy Series, authors Roger Meiners and Andrew Morriss provide a much-needed perspective on Rachel Carson's seminal book Silent Spring. In their view, it changed American thinking about the environment for the worse, and provided support for government policies that did more harm than good. Also read Laura Huggins' essay in the Washington Times.

Earth Day 2012: Is this the best that we can do?

Earth from space PERC Case Study on Silent SpringRegulations to protect our air and water from pollution were flawed from the beginning according to a new PERC Case Study by Senior Fellow Bruce Yandle. He describes how these laws can be improved to provide the protection we want.

Tackling water scarcity with markets

Tapping Water Markets - PERC BookPERC researchers propose voluntary water exchange, conservation, and cooperation, allowing water markets to positively affect water scarcity. Tapping Water Markets is available from RFF Press.

Authors Reed Watson and Brandon Scarborough briefly describe and give examples of  how water markets can not only provide water where it is needed most, but avoid the acrimony of past water disputes. Along with Terry Anderson, they authored the recent release, Tapping Water Markets.
You Tube   The benefits of water markets

The problem with little green lies is that they can become big ones

little greenliesIn his new book, Little Green Lies12 topics, including renewable energy, world population, and recycling that have been the victims of misinformation and ultimately bad policies.


Do hunters make the best environmentalists?

bobwhite quail in floridaFind out on the Stossel show when Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioner Brian Yablonski explains how individual hunters can often do a better job at protecting the environment than the government.

Scourge: Invasive flora in our midst

Buffelgrass As a rancher in the Southwest, Paul Schwennesen, former PERC Enviropreneur Fellow, has seen his fair share of invasive species. Instead of upsetting the “delicate” natural balance of his land, however, he argues the Salt Cedar and Buffelgrass, amongst other non-natives, are a part of a fluid and dynamic equilibrium defined by competing and cooperating species.

What exactly is the balance of nature?

Emma Marris authorIn her new book,The Rambunctious Garden, Emma Marris challenges the traditional view that pristine wilderness is in a state of equilibrium and must be intensely managed to keep it that way. She does not see nature as  neat and tidy, frozen in time, but rather more wild and crazy. In a recent Wall Street Journal column, science writer Matt Ridley adds his support. Set nature free, he advises, even if you do prefer red squirrels to gray.

Indians can thrive without government oversight

indians smilingIndians deserve the opportunity to control their own destinies, writes PERC Executive Terry Anderson in the Wall Street Journal. When tribes are free to act entrepreneurially and manage their own lands, the result has been profit, jobs, and improved environmental quality.