Earth Economics has quantified the ability of investments home hardening in California to support jobs, economic activity, and tax revenues throughout the state. Each dollar invested in retrofitting returns about $1.70 in total economic activity. If homes were moderately hardened, it could cost $16-$20B, but would also support 74,000-92,500 jobs, add $21-$26.5B to the economy.

Earth Economics has published Developing a Valuation Framework for Rangeland Conservation Investments and Ecosystem Services, summarizing our work expanding rangeland ecosystem service valuation framework to incorporate more-detailed data and conservation practices, and applying the framework to a broader geographic scope.

A New Jersey nonprofit planted five “microforests” to tackle environmental problems in Elizabeth, N.J. Scientists say they’re making a big difference.

Webinar Led by Angela Fletcher and Carson Risner of Earth Economics to South Alabama Land Trust

The county's open spaces generate at least $2.96B in value each year. Over a century, this amounts to an asset value of at least $138.9B—conservation is a smart investment in the county's future.

We supported Bluewing Civil Consulting, Headway Environmental, and the Vermilion Soil and Water Conservation District, assessing impacts of water control alternatives on ecosystem services in the Lower Vermillion Watershed, Louisiana.

Our high-level valuation of co-benefits created by natural ecosystems in the Ohio River Basin found that the 68M acres of natural ecosystems produce at least $50B in annual benefits, and $1.17T in benefits over 30 years.

Earth Economics and the Everglade Foundation conducted an economic assessment of Everglades ecosystems to show the importance of natural capital in sustaining the region’s economy and quality of life.

Earth Economics' ecosystem valuation study helped Greenville County pass a vital river buffer ordinance that balances environmental protection with economic development.

Webinar Led by Glen Delaney and Carson Risner of Earth Economics for the Network for Engineering with Nature.