Author: Alan Day

A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A study of wetlands conservation policy in Florida and California suggests a way to reduce flood damage while retaining economic gains from development. The study recommends both an offset policy and a locally varying tax on development to compensate for increased flood risk.

Source: A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A study of wetlands conservation policy in Florida and California suggests a way to reduce flood damage while retaining economic gains from development. The study recommends both an offset policy and a locally varying tax on development to compensate for increased flood risk.

Source: A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Interior Unlocks Funds for Orphaned Well Clean Up | U.S. Department of the Interior

The Department of the Interior today announced new guidance for the State Orphaned Wells Grant Program, a key initiative that helps states plug, remediate and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells on state and private land. The new guidance advances the Trump administration’s efforts to strengthen American energy independence while protecting public health and the environment.

Source: Interior Unlocks Funds for Orphaned Well Clean Up | U.S. Department of the Interior