The Strengths and Weaknesses of Current Superfund Law

Resources Radio — Apr 29, 2025

Economic Effects and Public Concerns from Cloud Seeding, with Jonathan Jennings

Jonathan Jennings discusses the science, effectiveness, and public perception of a technology known as cloud seeding that is used to increase precipitation and reduce hail.

On the Issues — Apr 25, 2025

On the Issues: Public Lands for Sale?, Environmental Nonprofit “Watchdogs,” and More

A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: public Lands for sale?, environmental nonprofit “watchdogs,” and more.

Media Highlight — Apr 24, 2025

Reuters: “Trump Logging Order Sparks Fears for US Southeast Forests”

RFF Senior Fellow Dave Wear comments on trends in regional logging levels.

Common Resources — Apr 24, 2025

If/Then: The Slippery Slope of Federal Land Sales

If the US Congress authorizes the sale of federal public lands in the upcoming budget reconciliation bill, then the decision could irreversibly affect the US public land estate—and not solve housing affordability problems as some advocates claim.