Louisiana Wetlands Restoration
New Scientist Magazine article on Katrina: Discussion of direct and indirect economic costs of Hurricane Katrin and, the protection offered by intact ecosystems. Application of these concepts to other areas such as Southeast Asia after the 2004 tsunami. Robert Costanza and Erica Gaddis featured.
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Puget Sound and Watersheds
A New View of the Puget Sound Economy – The Economic Value of Nature's Services in the Puget Sound Basin
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An Ecological Economics Approach to Understanding Oregon's Coastal Economy and Environment
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An Ecological Economic Assessment of King County's Flood Hazard Management Plan – For King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, River, and Floodplain Management Program August 10, 2007
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Assessing the Non-Market Values of Ecosystem Services provided by Coastal and Marine Systems: Presentation at the June 9, 2006 Katoomba meeting in Portland, OR. An overview of ecosystem service valuation and a case study of the Maury Island Project are included.
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Ecosystem Services Enhanced by Salmon Habitat Conservation in the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed – a full analysis of 23 ecosystem services provided by the Green/Duwamish Watershed including economic valuation of these services and related recommendations for policy and land management.
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Making Our Watershed Fit for a King: Green/Duwamish & Central Puget Sound Watershed Restoration and Watershed Management Plan.
Chapter 6 - Ecological Economic Analysis. – a chapter for the habitat management plan drafted by the WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Recovery Team, recognized by the VISION 2020 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council.
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Pacific Coast Spot Prawn Workshop Materials – event proceedings and powerpoint presentations from our 2005 workshop that brought together spot prawn fishery managers and stakeholders to discuss issues and opportunities for sustainable management in the region.
SPOT PRAWN WORKSHOP MATERIALS
Revolution on the Nisqually River – an article by The News Tribune reporter Rob Carson with comments from David Batker, Executive Director of Earth Economics. (July 20, 2008)
ARTICLE
Smart Development: An Analysis of 10 Common Myths About Development – a publication prepared for the Washington Environmental Council and 1000 Friends of Washington that provides information on common misconceptions regarding the impacts of development.
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Special Benefit from Ecosystem Services – Economic Assessment of the King Conservation District
An analysis of Special Benefits from Ecosystem Services
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Spot Prawn Executive Summary: Executive summary of the Spot Prawn Status Report publication; a review of the Western spot prawn fishery.
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Spot Prawn Fishery 2001 Status Report: Review of the spot prawn fishery in the coastal waters of Washington, Oregon, and California; provides the basis for assessment of the fishery’s sustainability and future recommendations.
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Tolt River Watershed Asset Management Plan: Economic valuation of 23 ecosystem services in the ~63,800 acre Tolt River watershed, including additional analyses to account for the values of the many different parcels of land that exist in the watershed.
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Untold Value: Nature's Services in Washington State – a publication prepared for the Washington Environmental Council and 1000 Friends of Washington that includes analysis of economic, social and environmental issues in Washington State.
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Domestic Finance
Smart Development: An Analysis of 10 Common Myths About Development – a publication prepared for the Washington Environmental Council and 1000 Friends of Washington that provides information on common misconceptions regarding the impacts of development.
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Trade Secrets: How a US State Cheats at Free Trade – an analysis of various economic issues and policy considerations related to international trade of agricultural exports from Washington State.
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WA State Tax Exemptions: In Washington state, tax exemptions exceed government revenue necessary for public services, and the lowest income bracket takes on the heaviest tax burden. An analysis of Washington’s taxation system and recommended solutions are provided.
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International Finance
A Comparative Analysis of the Inter-American Development Bank’s Environmental and Safeguard Compliance Policy – a systematic analysis of IDB 1994 commitment to new environmental policies and the shortcomings of proposed changes as falling short of standards set by the World Bank and other international development banks.
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An Introduction to the Inter-American Development Bank: A Fact Sheet for Civil Society Groups – an overview document providing basic information on the IDB for stakeholders.
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Draft International Development Bank Environment Policy Below World Bank Standard – a press release that urges reform in international finance projects, highlighting the economic disaster of the Camisea gas pipeline project in Peru.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK 2004 PRESS RELEASE
Failing Grades (English): “Report card” for the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Environment and safeguard Compliance Policy. Environmental policies of the IDB are compared to those of the World bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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Mercury Migration: Revealing report on the use of mercury in gold mining operations located primarily in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. In these areas, workers are exposed directly to mercury, 95% of which is released into the environment.
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Needless Risk: Assessment of definite and potential economic and environmental costs of MARAD’s proposal to export vessels containing thousands of tons of PCBs, asbestos, and fuel oil as well as the assessment of more viable alternatives.
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When Trade is Toxic - The WTO Threat to Public and Planetary Health: Examination of the violation of federal and international environmental laws by the WTO: undermining of the Precautionary and Prevention Principles and the promotion of toxic trade.
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WTO in Cancun: State Help to Farmers May Fuel Global Debate – a 2003 article by Seattle Times business reporter Alwyn Scott with interviewed comments from David Batker, Executive Director of Earth Economics.
WTO 2003 ARTICLE
Basel Action Network (BAN)
BAN Briefing Paper #1
The Basel Ban: A Triumph for Global Environmental Justice
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BAN Briefing Paper #2:
The US Must Ratify the Entire Basel Convention (or not at all)
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BAN Briefing Paper #3:
Annex VII Expansion? – Say 'No' to Attempts to Undo the Basel Ban
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BAN Briefing Paper #4:
The Basel Ban Amendment: Entry Into Force = Now!
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BAN Briefing Paper #5:
UN Failure: IMO Ship Scrap Treaty Legalizes Toxic Ship Dumping
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BAN Briefing Paper #6:
Package Deal: Four Treaties to Fight Pollution
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BAN Briefing Paper #7:
Hazardous Waste Recycling: No Justification for Toxic Trade
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BAN Briefing Paper #8:
Running From Basel: How the Convention is Deliberately Undermined
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BAN Briefing Paper #9:
The 3R Initiative: A Mask for Toxic Trade?
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BAN Briefing Paper #10:
Preventing the Digital Dump: Ending "Re-use Abuse"
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BAN Briefing Paper #11:
Building Toxic Waste Colonies: Japan’s Economic Partnership Agreement
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