Common-Sense Conservation

Editor's Note

William McKenzie

What compassionate conservatism means for the planet

The Sky is the Limit: Laura Bush on Conservation

Laura Bush

From admiring the Texas sky as a child to passionately advocating for conservation both during and after her time in the White House, Mrs. Laura Bush has been a longtime admirer — and protector — of nature.

Conserving Earth's Last Frontier

Sylvia Earle, John Bridgeland

Life on Earth will not survive without protecting the vitality of our oceans — and those oceans are in serious trouble. Creating protected marine reserves is one way we can make progress toward protecting them.

The Future of Conservation is Collaboration

Joni Carswell

Environmental solutions will come as citizens — all citizens — make conservation a part of their daily life and decision-making process.

Investing in Urban Parks is Good for Cities and the Environment

Michael Van Valkenburgh

Urban parks not only bring new identity and purpose to cities, but they also can be designed to improve the health of the environment through sustainability efforts.

Strategies to Keep Major Cities from Running Dry

Aaron Packman

Global water crises have shown the human impact of water insecurity and emphasized the importance of securing water sources through a more holistic approach.

Wildlife Crime Threatens Species and Fuels Transnational Crime

J.H. Cullum Clark, Natalie Gonnella-Platts

The large-scale worldwide illegal wildlife industry has a staggering impact on Earth’s wildlife. Sustainable solutions to defeat wildlife crime do exist and can succeed in reducing poaching and reviving animal populations.

Adaptation is the Bet Worth Taking

Ken Hersh

A changing climate should not be ignored, but there are compassionate conservative solutions that enable progress without resulting in economic loss.

Managing Climate Change: An Alternative Strategy

Bjorn Lomborg

Shifting from a focus on short-term solutions to investing in long-term innovation could be the best way to combat the threatening effects of global climate change.

Miami's Future Depends on Adaptation

Francis Suarez

As a coastal city, Miami’s future could be impacted by rising sea levels and climate change — but the city is hopeful its master plan will keep it above water.

Cities of Tomorrow Will Need Sustainability and Conservation

Klaus Desmet

Green spaces and native ecology in cities aren’t just a luxury – they’re an important part of the infrastructure that benefit the environment, businesses, and citizens.

How I Became a Green Republican — and Started Putting Green Ideas into Action

Trammell S. Crow

Marketplace solutions and conservative ideals are effective means of addressing environmental challenges.

Market-Oriented Solutions to Climate Change

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.)

After Congress passed the Natural Resources Management Act this year, Rep. Stefanik is optimistic about the potential for market-oriented solutions to help combat climate change and protect the environment.

Young Conservatives Want a Voice on the Environment

Benjamin Backer

Young advocates have solutions on how to change the narrative to make environmental conservation a bipartisan issue again.