Tag Archives: pluralism

Freedom, Liberty, and Environmental Regulation

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

Freedom is a core American ideal, defended with blood and treasure. But its meaning is contested, and perhaps distorted, especially by special interests trying to protect and enlarge their economic and political power.  These loud voices mistakenly and perhaps deliberately … Continue reading →

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Ecosystem Services: Perils of Pricing the Priceless

Posted on May 25, 2011 by admin

Nature, our landlord, does not send us a monthly utilities bill. The oxygen we breathe gets replenished for free.  So too our water gets filtered and stored, our wastes decayed and soil fertilized, cancer causing ultraviolet radiation blocked, and crops … Continue reading →

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The F Word

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

Use the F word. Go ahead. Feels good to turn heads and command attention, doesn’t it? Those of us who care about sustainability need to sprinkle what we say with the F word. Continue reading →

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