A Statute Reborn
Author
Michael J. Bean - Department of the Interior (2009-17)
Department of the Interior (2009-17)
Current Issue
September-October 2017
Issue
5
A Statute Reborn

LEAD FEATURE ❧ Signs are everywhere of a resurgence for endangered species and the Endangered Species Act. Congress hasn’t amended the law in almost three decades, but actions by the Obama administration and its predecessors have reinvigorated the legislation and improved recovery.

Higher Ground
Author
Rebecca Kihslinger - Environmental Law Institute
Environmental Law Institute
Current Issue
July-August 2017
Issue
4
Higher Ground

ELI POLICY BRIEF ❧ After a disaster, acquiring flood-ravaged homes and businesses from willing sellers moves people and property out of risky areas and reduces future damage costs. Once acquired, these lots also can be used for a variety of projects, providing recreational and habitat amenities.

Political Economy Analysis
Author
Carl Bruch, Michael Lerner, and Claudia D'Andrea
Current Issue
January-February 2017
Issue
1
Political Economy Analysis

ELI POLICY BRIEF ❧ To protect biodiversity, this methodology provides contextual understanding that is necessary for programs to be sensitive to conflict — from social tensions to riots to wars — yielding more appropriate and effective solutions and reducing unintended consequences.

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