Stationary Source Air Pollution Regulation in the Four Corners States

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.

Media Highlight — Apr 23, 2025

E&E News: “Brazil Prepares to Launch South America's First Carbon Market”

RFF Fellow Milan Elkerbout is quoted on the positive international implications of Brazil’s new carbon market.