While conservation development schemes hold promise as a method of protecting sensitive lands within residential development, the ordinances that promote them should be improved. More »
New evidence of a “not in my backyard” attitude, illustrated in a recent study, conflicts with the conception of the inevitability of renewable energy sources as most important future sources of energy. More »
In a randomized experiment, students who watched a funny video persisted with a mentally taxing task twice as long as other students. More »
A new study examines the role of uncertainty in modeling the social cost of carbon use. Its conclusions indicate that the optimal carbon dioxide tax and abatement level may be double the estimates of a widely used model. More »
Much of the controversy over environmental issues in the US can be attributed to interest groups campaigning in the media. A new model strives to show the ways in which these efforts might inform or misinform audiences and their effects on environmental issues... More »
A survey of public health care leaders in California finds that innovation is seen as less technology-driven and more about the implementation of efficient and effective systems. More »
Free community college will help, but opportunity costs will prevent others from taking advantage of the president’s proposal. More »
For many students, their time spent in middle school is characterized by upheaval and vulnerability. New data, however, suggests that students’ perception of their own intelligence and well-being has a significant impact on their success. More »
Europe’s top electronic lawman discusses how the cyber domain will be policed – and won. More »
Obama’s State of the Union proposal to promote internet service competition may delight consumers, but will face vigorous opposition from current providers and state governments. More »
Researchers look at the worldwide production efficiency of agriculture’s four most important indicator crops and use the information to interpret global sustainability trends. More »
An analysis of water markets around the world indicates significant challenges of implementation. In spite of the difficulties, water markets may be a promising means of improving water sustainability. More »