Giant Pandas at Risk from New Chinese Forestry Policies

Is It Safe to Drink the Water? Turning on the Tap, with Dave Keiser and Joseph Shapiro

Dave Keiser and Joseph Shapiro discuss the causes and consequences of safe drinking water in the United States.

The Conservation Reserve Program and Rural Communities in the United States

The Conservation Reserve Program has observers unsure about whether it’s a boon or a bust for communities. Resources for the Future scholars report their findings: the program advances land conservation without broadly harming rural economies.

The Value of Wetlands in Reducing Riverine Flood Losses

Wetlands play a vital role in reducing flood risk, yet they are vanishing from the American landscape at a growing rate. A new study finds that wetland loss has significantly increased insurance payouts that help communities recover after floods.

More Farmers Are Enrolling in Crop Insurance Due to Extreme Heat

A new paper finds that a decline in crop yield due to extreme heat boosts insurance enrollment for corn and soybeans the following year.