David Bollier debunks the idea that the magic of 'private property' is saving fisheries from being overfished.
"Last week, Science magazine published a study (unfortunately locked behind a paywall) that claimed that fisheries 'are much less likely to collapse if fishers own rights to fish them, called 'catch shares.' If implemented worldwide, they say, this kind of market-based management could reverse a destructive global trend.' The Science headline (September 19) read: 'Privatization Prevents Collapse of Fish Stocks, Global Analysis Shows.'"
"But are ITQs truly effective because they rely upon a 'market-based system'? Or do they work because they set overall fishing limits, a commons-based solution?"
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Colorado Supreme Court Denies Access to Riverbeds
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Communities Debate Potential Mine Near Mt. St. Helens
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With Texas Sprawl: Fewer Places to Roam
An outdoors enthusiast laments the explosive sprawl that is quickly sucking up places to hunt and fish in the state of Texas.
Americans May Be Stuck — But Why?
Americans are moving a lot less than they once did, and that is a problem. While Yoni Applebaum, in his highly-publicized article Stuck, gets the reasons badly wrong, it's still important to ask: why are we moving so much less than before?
Using Old Oil and Gas Wells for Green Energy Storage
Penn State researchers have found that repurposing abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal-assisted compressed-air energy storage can boost efficiency, reduce environmental risks, and support clean energy and job transitions.
Placekeeping: Setting a New Precedent for City Planners
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Study: Maui’s Plan to Convert Vacation Rentals to Long-Term Housing Could Cause Nearly $1 Billion Economic Loss
The plan would reduce visitor accommodation by 25,% resulting in 1,900 jobs lost.
Idaho Data: Unexpected Vehicle Repairs Exacerbate Housing Instability, Eviction Risk
Over 21 percent of clients struggle with transportation barriers.
A Year-Long Investigation On Permanent Supportive Housing
The New York Times reveals what’s working and what’s not in the cornerstone of Housing First.
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