When an African Pipeline Is About Much More Than Oil

Like many fossil fuel projects, a new East African pipeline is controversial because of the tradeoffs it would create.

When Bird Tourism Is Not “For the Birds”

Whether looking at New Zealand’s “bird of the year” contest or Alaska’s bird tourism industry, we see benefits that are not “for the birds.”

How Climate Change Affects Alcohol Levels

A small example of a much larger phenomenon, the response to Bordeaux’s climate change could transform land, labor, and capital.

Why Fat Bear Week Is About Weighty Issues

When we meet Fat Bear Week contestants Otis and Holly, we can better see the EPA tradeoffs between drilling, mining, and the environment.

What We Can Learn From a Rich German Shepherd

Although we can say that the environment is priceless, one group in the UK is giving ecosystems price tags that add to their value.

What Natural Disasters Cost Us

With 21 named storms, 2021 was the third most active Atlantic hurricane season (yes, ever). According to the WMA (World Meteorological Association), hurricane lists include 21 letters because it’s tough to find easily recognizable names that start with a Q,…

Why Fashion Has a Green Problem

We could say that we have unsustainable fashion because of decisions on the supply and demand sides of the market.

Why Some People Want More C02

Thinking of the craft beer makers’ CO2 shortages, we can say that not everyone is worried about too much CO2.

How More Salt Relates to Less Electricity

We could say that the length of the British coast is infinite. Looking from a distance, we see a smooth measurable line. However, moving closer, increasingly small inlets are evident that keep adding to its length. Somewhat similarly, drought makes…

The Ups and Downs of Sheep Burps

A market that has its environmental costs and its benefits has developed for solar farm sheep and sheepherders.