Adam M. Sowards — Taking Bearings

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NEPA Transformed Federal Land Management

"NEPA transformed federal land management — and has fallen short," High Country News (December 6, 2019). NEPA transformed federal land management — and has fallen short - High Country NewsA look back at the ground-breaking legislation on its 50th anniversary.High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards

Economic Giants Drive Income Inequality

"Economic giants drive income inequality in a second Gilded Age," High Country News (November 27, 2019). Economic giants drive income inequality in a second Gilded Age - High Country NewsCan we look to history for reform ideas in the age of big tech robber barons?High Country NewsAdam

The Man Who Tried to Claim the Grand Canyon

"The Man Who Tried to Claim the Grand Canyon," JSTOR Daily (July 31, 2019). The Man Who Tried to Claim the Grand Canyon - JSTOR DailyRalph H. Cameron staked mining claims around the Grand Canyon, seeking to privatize it. When the federal government fought back, he ran for

Renegotiating the Columbia River Treaty

"Renegotiating the Columbia River Treaty, six decades later," High Country News (July 6, 2019). Renegotiating the Columbia River Treaty, six decades later - High Country NewsHow will bolstered support for tribal sovereignty and the environment change the U.S.-Canada agreement?High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards

Mining Laws Have Long Been Used for Recreation

"Mining laws have long been used for recreation," High Country News (May 24, 2019). Mining laws have long been used for recreation - High Country NewsIn Idaho, a law meant to boost mining actually allows for its end as recreation transforms the West’s economy.High Country NewsAdam

Critics of the Green New Deal Rail Against Socialism

"Critics of the Green New Deal rail against socialism. We've seen this before," High Country News (April 5, 2019). Critics of the Green New Deal rail against socialism. We’ve seen this before. - High Country NewsIn the 1930s, nationalizing forests was labeled ‘socialist.’High Country

It's Time to Revisit an Old Way to Resolve Public Land Fights

"It's time to revisit an old way to resolve public land fights," High Country News (February 26, 2019). It’s time to revisit an old way to resolve public land fights - High Country NewsCommissions offer a way to navigate thorny policy questions and find consensus.