Particulate air pollution remains the world’s greatest external risk to human health, but most of its impact on global life expectancy is concentrated in just six countries. At the same...
Despite being stalled in Congress, a pair of studies finds the cornerstone fishing policy in the United States is doing its job: rebuilding threatened fish populations to double their size,...
After several states began requiring that hydraulic fracturing firms disclose their activities and the chemical composition of their fracturing fluids, the firms changed their behaviors and local water quality improved.
While air pollution from China makes South Korean residents sicker, strong Chinese air policies have led to fewer deaths over time—saving South Korea $2.62 billion per year.
A pilot policy using smart meter data to enforce water-use restrictions led to reduced water use, but also increased community complaints. The policy didn’t survive.
A new study finds citizen engagement, especially public engagement through social media, leads to a significant improvement in government enforcement and a reduction in air and water pollution.
