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Divergent Position Taking Under Uncertainty With an Application to Chile's 2021–2022 Constituent Convention

open access: yesLegislative Studies Quarterly, Volume 51, Issue 2, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Sometimes politicians must take indelible public stances under unresolved uncertainty about an outcome they cannot control, for example, consider the minority on a proposal that is bound to pass. Counter to the expectations that party platforms converge, and that rational individuals balk at betting against one another, we show this can lead ...
Jorge Fabrega, John Londregan
wiley   +1 more source

Do Fossil Fuel Subsidies Crowd Out Health Expenditure? A Country‐Level Longitudinal Analysis

open access: yesHealth Economics, Volume 35, Issue 4, Page 677-687, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Annually, countries allocate hundreds of millions of dollars to subsidize fossil fuels, often at the expense of public health and environmental sustainability. This undermines progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 (Good Health and Well‐Being) and 13 (Climate Action).
Judite Gonçalves   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Conditions for Emissions: Exploring the Dynamics of Carbon Policy Emissions Across the United States

open access: yesPolitics &Policy, Volume 54, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT In this paper, we investigate the adoption of carbon pricing policies within the U.S. across states. While policymakers have many tools at their disposal, carbon pricing is a policy option that utilizes market theories to curtail harmful effects from emissions through pricing structures.
Travis Wagher, Joshua Mitchell
wiley   +1 more source

Electrified rhythms: How hydropower infrastructure transforms hydrosocial relations of riverine communities in the Lower Sogamoso River, Colombia

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 3, Page 782-796, March 2026.
Abstract Hydropower dams regulate water flows for millions of downstream inhabitants worldwide, altering water availability. Under a changing climate, flow control is often framed technically and politically as being essential for reducing drought and flood risks. However, it can also disrupt ecological flows, impact livelihoods and erode environmental
Laura Betancur‐Alarcón   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Forwarding forest restoration: Seven key socio‐ecological issues for advancing forest restoration in a world in flux

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 3, Page 569-581, March 2026.
Abstract Restoring forests can help conserve biodiversity, mitigate climate change and enhance human well‐being. Despite financial and political support for global forest restoration initiatives, projects continue to face persistent challenges and trade‐offs between environmental, climatic and socio‐economic goals.
Mariana Hernandez‐Montilla   +24 more
wiley   +1 more source

When honeybees come to town: Critical aspects of urban beekeeping and opportunities for regulation

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 3, Page 528-540, March 2026.
Abstract Urban areas are increasingly valued for their role in conserving wild pollinators. Honeybees are often regarded as ambassador species for pollinator conservation, and beekeeping is frequently perceived as a pro‐biodiversity activity, which has become highly popular in urban areas.
Joan Casanelles‐Abella   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synergizing scientific and local knowledge for ecosystem services assessments: A case study in northern Portugal

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 3, Page 633-649, March 2026.
Abstract Integrating scientific and local ecological knowledge on ecosystem services (ES) is essential for effective and inclusive environmental management. Such an integration strengthens societal engagement, supports policy implementation and helps reduce sectoral conflicts across marine sectors.
Jacinto Cunha   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Along the Silenced Footsteps of Latin American Pastoralists: From Mexico to Argentina, a Journey Through Pastoral Systems in Latin America

open access: yesThe Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology, Volume 31, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Pastoralism worldwide faces a complex landscape of increased pressures and exclusion. Beyond ecological and economic challenges, pastoralists suffer eroding cultural identity, limited generational renewal, and political marginalization. Yet pastoral livelihoods are increasingly recognized as stewards of sustainable futures and amongst the best
Greta Semplici, Pablo Manzano
wiley   +1 more source

NEPA “Modernization”: From the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration

open access: yesReview of Policy Research, Volume 43, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Researchers have recently examined changes to American environmental policy under the Trump administration's first term, and to a lesser extent, under the Biden administration. Scholars have largely not considered changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), one of the earliest environmental laws in the United States, and a law ...
Michelle L. Edwards
wiley   +1 more source

Adaptability of Governance Structures and Processes for Sustainable Livestock in Jalisco, Mexico

open access: yesReview of Policy Research, Volume 43, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Global increases in meat production have intensified interest in alternative livestock systems that can address environmental, social, and economic challenges. Transitioning toward sustainable livestock (SL) systems requires adaptive governance arrangements that integrate local knowledge into broader policy design.
Jovanka Špirić
wiley   +1 more source

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