Almost all environmental programs are short of resources. Picking the best projects can make a huge difference to the benefits generated by a program. There
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read moreStrong, inspiring, visionary leadership can have a huge influence on people, pulling them together and changing their direction. But is it the only thing that
read moreA key component of the transition from agriculture-based economies to industrial and service-based economies is the substitution of new technologies for labour in agriculture. This
read moreIn Part 2 I argued that information about environmental values is essential for making good decisions about how to spend the money in environmental programs.
read moreCriticisms that have been leveled at survey-based methods for putting dollar values on the environment include: that the results have been shown to be inaccurate
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