A market access model shows the negative effects of infrastructure on deforestation and the importance of accounting for general equilibrium effects

Programmes that pay farmers not to burn crop residue face challenges with compliance, but contracts that include partial upfront payments can help

New data shows the potential value of artisanal gold mines in Africa, and also documents their significant contribution to deforestation

Governments can use satellites and machine learning technology to reduce illegal activity

Air pollution in China has significant negative effects on mortality and morbidity in South Korea, and accounting for this amplifies the overall benefits of environmental regulation

Expanding electricity transmission lines reduces regional price disparities in electricity, boosts renewable energy, and lowers the overall cost of electricity

The collapse of vulture populations in India due to accidental poisoning prevented the scavenging of carcasses, worsening sanitation, and thus increasing human mortality

Rising temperatures reduce the proportion of workers in non-agricultural activities and inhibit structural transformation, with effects intensifying in the long run

Social media provides a powerful mechanism for citizens to make their voices heard, which spurs improvements in how governments regulate pollution