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Biodiversity Conservation
Lily M. van Eeden, Carol Bogezi, Danyan Leng, John M. Marzluff, Aaron J. Wirsing, Sergey Rabotyagov
Summary: Financial tools can be a solution to conservation conflicts, but must address the underlying drivers of conflict. A latent financial opportunity from public support for large predator restoration can help maintain a wolf-livestock coexistence program. The survey revealed support for a publicly funded program and mixed preferences for funding mechanisms.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Aaron F. Wells, Gerald V. Frost, Matthew J. Macander, M. Torre Jorgenson, Joanna E. Roth, Wendy A. Davis, Erik R. Pullman
Summary: This study conducted in the arctic tundra of northern Alaska utilized Context Integrated Terrain Unit (ITU) mapping technique to develop classifications, mapping techniques, and geospatial products, providing a baseline for land-use planning and spatially stratified studies. The results indicated that most of the mapping area showed no significant trend in vegetation greenness, while the remaining area exhibited an increase in greenness.
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Environmental Studies
Gordon N. Merrick
Summary: Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) systems are gaining global attention, offering opportunities for science to influence commerce and optimize societal and ecological benefits. Publicly-operated PES systems function optimally, providing optimized benefits regarding societal and ecological outcomes, now and for future generations.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Laura C. Gigliotti, Wenjing Xu, Gabriel R. Zuckerman, M. Paul Atwood, Eric K. Cole, Alyson Courtemanch, Sarah Dewey, Justin A. Gude, Patrick Hnilicka, Mark Hurley, Matthew Kauffman, Kailin Kroetz, Arthur Lawson, Bryan Leonard, Daniel MacNulty, Eric Maichak, Douglas McWhirter, Tony W. Mong, Kelly Proffitt, Brandon Scurlock, Daniel Stahler, Arthur D. Middleton
Summary: Formally protected areas are important for wildlife conservation, but they may not be effective for migratory species. In the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, migratory elk rely on both protected areas and private lands, facing challenges such as habitat fragmentation from human development. Future conservation strategies need to consider coordination between public and private land to ensure migratory connectivity.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew Taylor, Aidan Davison, Andrew Harwood
Summary: This study highlights the importance of collaborative socio-ecological research for wildlife management on private lands. By integrating the local ecological and social knowledge of landholders with the expertise of researchers and practitioners, this research approach can enhance wildlife conservation efforts and address the threats posed by climate change, invasive species, and habitat loss.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Andrew J. Hansen, Katrina Mullan, David M. Theobald, Nathaniel Robinson, Alyson East, Scott Powell
Summary: Natural habitats on private lands play a crucial role in national biodiversity conservation strategies, but they are facing rapid loss due to development. To protect these habitats effectively, a Biodiversity Conservation Priority Index (BCPI) was developed based on ecological value and habitat loss risk. The study found that the highest priority for biodiversity conservation was in the western and southern parts of the northwestern United States. Existing conservation easements were predominantly located in areas with lower BCPI values.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gu Ho Seol, Eun Bum Kim, Ye Eun Kim, Nam Choon Kim, Hyun Kim
Summary: Infrastructure development leads to habitat fragmentation and increased traffic, resulting in a higher number of wildlife roadkills. Wildlife crossing structures can help prevent roadkills and protect wildlife. However, suitable crossing structures for amphibians are lacking. This study aimed to propose a design for amphibian crossing structures based on a behavioral experiment. The preferences of three amphibian species were evaluated, and a design proposal incorporating these preferences was proposed.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yuxing Shi, Chaoqiong Li, Minjuan Zhao
Summary: Herders have a negative preference towards increasing wildlife population in grassland ecosystem conservation, with factors such as gender, village cadre status, sheep farming, migration plans, and family size affecting their attitude. The study suggests that an increase in wildlife will cause welfare loss among herders.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Guang Han, Meredith T. Niles
Summary: The potential for farmers and agriculture to contribute to global climate change goals by sequestering carbon is widely discussed, but there is low participation in agricultural carbon markets and limited understanding of farmer perceptions and willingness to participate. This study aims to address research gaps by assessing farmers' willingness, determining the factors influencing their willingness, and exploring how privacy concerns relate to participation in agricultural carbon markets. The majority of farmers are aware of carbon markets and would like to sell carbon credits, but they express uncertainty and concerns about market information, policies, and cost impacts. More information is needed to address their uncertainties and concerns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liselotte C. Hagedoorn, Mark J. Koetse, Pieter J. H. van Beukering
Summary: The use of time payments in stated preference studies in developing countries can lead to higher willingness to pay estimates, with urban areas showing smaller WTP disparities due to higher levels of market integration. This suggests that the conversion of time values into money values and the impact of payment methods on WTP estimates should be carefully considered in NBS valuation studies.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
Oleg R. Gredil
Summary: This study finds that private equity distributions can predict returns in the industries of funds' specialization. Fund managers tend to sell their holdings only at industry peaks to maximize performance fees.
JOURNAL OF FINANCIAL AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Voravee Saengavut, Chintana Somswasdi
Summary: Conservation and economic prosperity for people living near protected areas have become important strategies for global biodiversity protection. Through studying how rural communities adopt integrated conservation and development programs, it is found that different villagers have different preferences and attitudes, with the younger generation being more willing to participate in less restrictive programs to promote community development.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jieun Lee, Yeo-Chang Youn
Summary: With no market or compensation scheme for private forest owners to receive ecosystem services, their interest has shifted towards timber and forest production or converting forests into other lands. Researchers tested the willingness of landowners to accept payments for nature-friendly forestry services and found that forest owners require financial compensation for activities that result in higher public benefits, such as restoring planted forests into natural forests and extending rotation ages. The results provide a basis for governments to design compensation protocols and payment schemes for ecosystem services in private forests.
Article
Ecology
Andrew J. Hansen, Katrina Mullan, David M. Theobald, Scott Powell, Nathaniel Robinson, Alyson East
Summary: By studying the locations and risk of loss of natural vegetation cover (NVC) on private lands across the northwestern United States, it was found that certain regions are rapidly losing NVC, particularly in the New West communities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Martinez-Jauregui, Miguel Delibes-Mateos, Beatriz Arroyo, Jenny Anne Glikman, Mario Solino
Summary: The EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 is based on a whole-of-society approach to biodiversity protection and aims to tackle the main drivers of biodiversity loss through commitments and actions. A survey conducted in six European countries revealed a common culture in wildlife management principles among citizens, regardless of rural or urban areas. The findings suggest that payments for environmental services, managing scarce species, prioritizing management in certain habitats, and focusing on protected areas are all acceptable and preferred methods for wildlife conservation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Simon Rabaa, Robert Wilken, Sylvie Geisendorf
Summary: Energy efficiency measures are crucial for combating climate change, but rebound effects may undermine their effectiveness. This study finds that prior energy efficiency behavior does not hinder subsequent climate-friendly behavior, which is determined by individual demographics and environmental attitudes.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
James R. Meldrum, Patricia A. Champ, Hannah Brenkert-Smith, Christopher M. Barth, Abby E. McConnell, Carolyn Wagner, Colleen Donovan
Summary: This study reassessed a previous study using a richer dataset and found that individuals with lower incomes are less likely to participate in cost-sharing programs, and even if they do participate, they contribute a lower share. This indicates potential economic equity concerns.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Rueb
Summary: This paper examines the distributional effects of the European Commission's Fit-for-55 package at the household level in seven EU countries and finds that a household-size specific lump-sum refund can mitigate the negative distributional effects of a carbon tax and reduce overall inequality.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Correction
Ecology
Anke Jacksohn, Miguel Angel Tovar Reanos, Frank Pothen, Katrin Rehdanz
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Pierre Chiaverina, Sophie Drogue, Florence Jacquet
Summary: This study investigates the impact of farmers' participation in different short food supply chains (SFSCs) on synthetic pesticide use and crop yields. The findings show that farmers who sell part of their crops through direct-to-consumer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides compared to those who sell through long food supply chains. However, there is no evidence that farmers involved in direct-to-retailer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides. Additionally, there is no indication that SFSC participation affects crop yields.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Kangyin Dong, Yang Liu, Jianda Wang, Xiucheng Dong
Summary: This study uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) model to explore the relationship between the digital economy and energy vulnerability in 110 economies. The findings suggest that the digital economy effectively reduces energy vulnerability, with digital infrastructure and social impact being the main contributors. Furthermore, the digital economy helps upgrade the industrial structure and financial development level, thereby reducing energy vulnerability. Additionally, the negative impact of the digital economy on energy vulnerability is more significant in regions with higher income levels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Romain Espinosa, Nicolas Treich
Summary: This study examines a simple model of consumption of animals with altruistic behavior towards animals. The model reveals a public good issue, where the market equilibrium leads to low quality and excessive quantity of animal lives when they are not worth living. The implications of the findings and the significance of the modeling choices for future economic research on animal welfare are discussed.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Arianna Buratto, Lorenzo Lotti
Summary: Finding ways to steer consumers towards vegetarian and plant-based meals is important for reducing the environmental impact of diets. In this study, we investigated the use of nudges in restaurants to increase sales of vegetarian and plant-based dishes. We found that removing symbols for these dishes increased sales, while adding a low emissions symbol had no effect. However, when the nudge was made transparent through a statement, sales significantly increased. These findings support the use of nudges as cost-effective interventions to address unsustainable food consumption in the hospitality sector.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Emmanuel Paroissien, Timothy K. M. Beatty, Antoine Nebout
Summary: This article provides empirical evidence that the opportunity cost of time explains the frequency of household food waste. The study found that proxies for the opportunity cost of time were positively correlated with the probability of reporting wasting food.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jefim Vogel, Gauthier Guerin, Daniel W. O'Neill, Julia K. Steinberger
Summary: This study explores the vulnerability of livelihoods to a reduction in economic output and introduces a novel analytic framework to describe their relationship. The study finds that the vulnerability is not inevitable but arises from insecurity in wage labor, adequate incomes, and pensions. These conditions are primarily due to profit maximization and neoliberal welfare and labor policies. The study identifies a range of interventions to overcome this vulnerability and make stringent environmental policies socially sustainable and politically palatable.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Franziska Dorn, Simone Maxand, Thomas Kneib
Summary: Understanding the interconnected nature of rising carbon emissions and income inequality is crucial to achieve social and ecological sustainability. The distributional copula model used in this study uncovers complex interdependencies that standard linear regression techniques might hide.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Darius Corbier, Frederic Gonand
Summary: The article investigates the macroeconomic channels of transmission of the low-carbon transition in two official scenarios for the French power system under different oil price scenarios. The results show that technical progress and substitution mechanisms can drive the decarbonization of the economy and growth, with energy demand and durable goods demand being the main transmission channels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gloria Amaris, Stepan Vesely, Stephane Hess, Christian A. Klockner
Summary: The study of human behavior is crucial for the development of policies for sustainability. It is important to consider the possibility of spillover effects in mathematical models, as exposure to related choices can influence subsequent behavior. Our study demonstrates the existence of these spillover effects and showcases the effectiveness of discrete choice models.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sonia Almeida Neves, Antonio Cardoso Marques, Leonardo Batista de sa Lopes
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of European Union regulations on e-waste exports. The findings suggest that taxation is ineffective in reducing e-waste exports and may even increase them. Additionally, high dependence on foreign raw materials and sub-standard waste collection systems contribute to the increase in e-waste exports. Therefore, investing in e-waste collection facilities can better utilize the valuable resources in this waste.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gregor Semieniuk
Summary: Efforts to decouple economic growth from resource use and negative environmental impacts have yielded inconclusive results, partially due to the uncertainties in historical measurement arising from definitional changes to GDP. This study examines the impact of GDP vintages on decoupling results and finds that a significant number of countries switch between relative decoupling and recoupling, and that GDP vintages also affect environmental Kuznets curve results and the decline in global energy intensity. The inconsistencies in economic measurement introduce ambiguity into historical decoupling evidence and model projections into the future.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)