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Law and Odor at a North Carolina Hog Farm
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Plattsburgh’s Bitcoin Problem
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Why the U.K. Wants a Latte Levy
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All You Never Knew About Denmark’s Fat Tax
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Debating Kenya’s Plastic Bag Ban
To hear a single-use plastic bag regulation debate, you could go to Kenya or NYC while Rwandans might be discussing their plastic bag black market.…
When Beach-Hogging is a Tragedy (of the Commons)
Beach-hogging is rather similar to air pollution and overfishing because they all create a tragedy of the commons that harms others.…
Weekly Roundup: From Bag Fees to Ambulance Meters
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New York’s Bag Fee Fight
The arguments for and against plastic bag fees have created a heated debate about the environment, jobs, shopping and revenue.…
Weekly Roundup: From Raisins to BBQ
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