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Earth Economics envisions a future where the wellbeing of people and the natural world are central to all economic decision making.
Better decisions, naturally.
Better decisions, naturally.
Our work with Groundwork Elizabeth was featured on the Today Show! To reintroduce nature to their community, Elizabeth planted a series of “microforests,” dense plots high in biodiversity which develop the characteristics of mature forests up to 5 times faster than other urban forests. #microforests
How Microforests Are Helping Improve Biodiversity
A microforest is a tiny forest planted with the goal of improving biodiversity and fighting climate change, especially amid expanding urban areas and industrial hubs. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Emilie...
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October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Our work with Groundwork Elizabeth was featured on the Today Show! To reintroduce nature to their community, Elizabeth planted a series of “microforests,” dense plots high in biodiversity which develop the characteristics of mature forests up to 5 times faster than other urban forests. #microforests
New research by First Street shows nearly one-fifth of the homes in Washington DC face high flood risks, with homes along the Potomac and Anacostia rivers rated major or severe.
#floodrisk
#floodrisk
Washington, DC Flood Map and Climate Risk Report
Access high-resolution, interactive flood maps and understand the risk of flooding for properties in Washington, DC as well as flood prevention.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New research by First Street shows nearly one-fifth of the homes in Washington DC face high flood risks, with homes along the Potomac and Anacostia rivers rated major or severe.
#floodrisk
#floodrisk
Earth Economics is hiring! We are seeking a Communications Manager (contractor) to help shape our voice and amplify our impacts through storytelling, thought leadership, and creative campaigns. #joinourteam
October 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Earth Economics is hiring! We are seeking a Communications Manager (contractor) to help shape our voice and amplify our impacts through storytelling, thought leadership, and creative campaigns. #joinourteam
A recent Harvard and Stanford study shows that time spent in nature can significantly improve mental health. Urban forests were found to be particularly effective at reducing depression and anxiety. #urbannature
For city dwellers, even 15 minutes in nature can improve mental health | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
As the proportion of the global population living in cities rises to 70% by 2050, mental health challenges more common in urbanites — such as anxiety and mood
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October 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A recent Harvard and Stanford study shows that time spent in nature can significantly improve mental health. Urban forests were found to be particularly effective at reducing depression and anxiety. #urbannature
Wildfire resilience is becoming a factor in California’s real estate market. Protecting homes stabilizes real estate prices—Tahoe area homeowners saw 39% lower premiums and 89% lower deductibles after implementing forest management practices. #riskmitigation
Wildfire Resilience Disclosures: A Strategic Investment Opportunity in California Real Estate and Insurance
Wildfire Resilience Disclosures: A Strategic Investment Opportunity in California Real Estate and Insurance
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September 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Wildfire resilience is becoming a factor in California’s real estate market. Protecting homes stabilizes real estate prices—Tahoe area homeowners saw 39% lower premiums and 89% lower deductibles after implementing forest management practices. #riskmitigation
WRI has published “The New Global Possible” to commemorate the signing of the Paris Agreement. It includes firsthand accounts of engaging with global climate leaders, showing powerful stories of hope and innovation across technology, nature-based solutions, and social movements. #climateaction
Evidence for Hope: A Conversation Exploring "The New Global Possible" | World Resource Institute Hub
Join us for a conversation with WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta as he explores the bold ideas behind his new book, The New Global Possible: Rebuilding Optimism in the Age of Climate Crisis. He will b...
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September 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
WRI has published “The New Global Possible” to commemorate the signing of the Paris Agreement. It includes firsthand accounts of engaging with global climate leaders, showing powerful stories of hope and innovation across technology, nature-based solutions, and social movements. #climateaction
Cities 1.5 is a podcast by the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, produced by the University of Toronto Press. This summer, their Editor-in-Chief David Miller hosted a short podcast series on the life and thought of a giant in Ecological Economics, Herman Daly. #hermandaly
Going Steady with Herman Daly - A New Podcast Series
With cities across the world on the frontlines of escalating wildfires, floods, and political instability, driven by a global economy still hooked on fossil fuels, GDP growth, and failed neoliberal do...
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September 23, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Cities 1.5 is a podcast by the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, produced by the University of Toronto Press. This summer, their Editor-in-Chief David Miller hosted a short podcast series on the life and thought of a giant in Ecological Economics, Herman Daly. #hermandaly
Parks Tacoma has unveiled its first comprehensive Climate Action Plan, developed in collaboration with community and expert partners. The Plan sets ambitious targets: net‑zero emissions, a 15–20% drop in water use, electrifying 75% of its vehicle fleet, and boosting staff commuting. #climateaction
Parks Tacoma’s Climate Action Plan – a roadmap for a more resilient and sustainable future
Creating healthy opportunities to play, learn and grow.
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August 9, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Parks Tacoma has unveiled its first comprehensive Climate Action Plan, developed in collaboration with community and expert partners. The Plan sets ambitious targets: net‑zero emissions, a 15–20% drop in water use, electrifying 75% of its vehicle fleet, and boosting staff commuting. #climateaction
In 2021, Groundwork installed the first “microforest,” small neighborhood stands of more than 260 native trees and plants. Earlier this year, they asked Earth Economics to assess their broader benefits and costs. #microforests
In New Jersey, Benefits Bloom in Tiny Forests
A nonprofit planted five “microforests” to tackle environmental problems in Elizabeth, N.J. Scientists say they’re making a big difference.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In 2021, Groundwork installed the first “microforest,” small neighborhood stands of more than 260 native trees and plants. Earlier this year, they asked Earth Economics to assess their broader benefits and costs. #microforests
Earth Economics has analyzed home hardening against wildfires across California. Each retrofitting dollar generates $1.70 in total economic activity. Moderately hardening throughout the state would support 74K−92.5K jobs, generate $21−$26.5B in economic and activity. #wildfireresilience
California's home hardening economy — Earth Economics
Earth Economics has developed high-level estimates of how investments in home hardening can support jobs, economic activity, and tax revenues. Every dollar invested returns $1.70 in total economic act...
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July 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Earth Economics has analyzed home hardening against wildfires across California. Each retrofitting dollar generates $1.70 in total economic activity. Moderately hardening throughout the state would support 74K−92.5K jobs, generate $21−$26.5B in economic and activity. #wildfireresilience
The South Park neighborhood along the Duwamish River in Seattle faces worsening floods from climate change, rising sea levels, and aging infrastructure. #floodrisk
One Seattle neighborhood braces for climate change, rising waters
A flood in 2022 signaled how bad things can get in an urban neighborhood staring down even more sea level rise in the decades to come.
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July 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The South Park neighborhood along the Duwamish River in Seattle faces worsening floods from climate change, rising sea levels, and aging infrastructure. #floodrisk
Does your community need help making the case for nature-based solutions? Do you want to build your capacity in communicating the benefits of green infrastructure? #ingridraschlegacyfund
Applications are open until July 14, 2025.
Applications are open until July 14, 2025.
The 2025 Ingrid Rasch Legacy Fund — Earth Economics
Support from the Ingrid Rasch Legacy Fund enables Earth Economics to offer technical assistance to community-based non-profit organizations to help advance local solutions to environmental issues. App...
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July 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Does your community need help making the case for nature-based solutions? Do you want to build your capacity in communicating the benefits of green infrastructure? #ingridraschlegacyfund
Applications are open until July 14, 2025.
Applications are open until July 14, 2025.
The Pacific Institute launched the Accounting for Nature Program to equip decisionmakers with evidence and tools for investing in nature-based solutions.
With benefit-cost analyses of real-world case studies, the program helps make the business case for nature-based solutions. #naturebasedsolutions
With benefit-cost analyses of real-world case studies, the program helps make the business case for nature-based solutions. #naturebasedsolutions
The Business Case for Investing in Nature: From Novel to the New Normal - Pacific Institute
Dr. Gregg Brill explains how the Accounting for Nature Program helps businesses and governments identify and quantify the benefits of … The Business Case for Investing in Nature: From Novel to the New...
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June 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The Pacific Institute launched the Accounting for Nature Program to equip decisionmakers with evidence and tools for investing in nature-based solutions.
With benefit-cost analyses of real-world case studies, the program helps make the business case for nature-based solutions. #naturebasedsolutions
With benefit-cost analyses of real-world case studies, the program helps make the business case for nature-based solutions. #naturebasedsolutions
Integrating natural capital—forests, wetlands, clean water—into economic planning can drive sustainable growth. By valuing these resources, governments and investors can make informed decisions that balance development with environmental stewardship. #naturalcapital
Harnessing Natural Capital and Strategic Investment for Sustainable Prosperity Harnessing Natural Capital and Strategic Investment for Sustainable Prosperity
Harnessing Natural Capital and Strategic Investment for Sustainable Prosperity Natural capital, encompassing vital resources like forests, rivers, Discover how natural capital valuation is transformin...
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June 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Integrating natural capital—forests, wetlands, clean water—into economic planning can drive sustainable growth. By valuing these resources, governments and investors can make informed decisions that balance development with environmental stewardship. #naturalcapital
A recent global survey of 125 countries revealed that 89% of respondents want their governments to do more on climate change. #climateaction
‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?
Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not
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June 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A recent global survey of 125 countries revealed that 89% of respondents want their governments to do more on climate change. #climateaction
All Canadian national parks will be free until September, with added discounts on amenities. This fulfills a campaign promise of the newly elected government, and marks 8 years since Canada made park access free for its 150th anniversary. #outdoorrecreation
Will making Canada’s national parks free hurt nature?
Conservationists are in favour of free national parks — which could increase public support for protections — but say Ottawa must manage the ecological costs
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June 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
All Canadian national parks will be free until September, with added discounts on amenities. This fulfills a campaign promise of the newly elected government, and marks 8 years since Canada made park access free for its 150th anniversary. #outdoorrecreation
The Greater Everglades system contributes over $31.5 billion to support the wellbeing of residents and visitors of south Florida—over 50 years, this translates to an asset value of more than $1 trillion. #foreverglades
Not just a swamp: Everglades worth $31.5 billion to local economy each year, study finds
Aside from being a national treasure, South Florida’s defining ecosystem is a massive economic engine, a new report finds
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June 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Greater Everglades system contributes over $31.5 billion to support the wellbeing of residents and visitors of south Florida—over 50 years, this translates to an asset value of more than $1 trillion. #foreverglades
American Forests is convening urban foresters, community advocates, city leaders and allied professionals to share expertise and resources in the Tree Equity Coaching Network. #TreeEquity
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Tree Equity is Reciprocity. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us for a special kickoff to the Tree Equity Coaching Network with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer—renowned author, botanist, and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
Through a rich blend of Indigeno...
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June 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
American Forests is convening urban foresters, community advocates, city leaders and allied professionals to share expertise and resources in the Tree Equity Coaching Network. #TreeEquity
NOAA and partners have launched the ACUNE GeoTool—an interactive online platform that shows how sea level rise, storm surge, and urban runoff may impact infrastructure, ecosystems, and even historic sites across Southwest Florida.
#coastalflooding
#coastalflooding
New Tool Shows Flood Risks to Local Southwest Florida Infrastructure and Assets - NCCOS - National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Extreme weather events and rising seas are creating more frequent flooding conditions in southwest Florida. A NOAA-funded study has supported the development of an online viewer called the Adaptation ...
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June 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM
NOAA and partners have launched the ACUNE GeoTool—an interactive online platform that shows how sea level rise, storm surge, and urban runoff may impact infrastructure, ecosystems, and even historic sites across Southwest Florida.
#coastalflooding
#coastalflooding
In 2024, LISC Jacksonville invested in the rejuvenation of Ribault Scenic Drive Park in Jacksonville, FL. The 1.36 acre park is the only park within walking distance for most Lake Forest Hills residents. #urbangreening
Rejuvenating a Community Park — Earth Economics
In 2024, LISC Jacksonville and community partners invested in the rejuvenation of Ribault Scenic Drive Park in Jacksonville, FL. The 1.36 acre park is one of the few places in the Lake Forest area whe...
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June 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In 2024, LISC Jacksonville invested in the rejuvenation of Ribault Scenic Drive Park in Jacksonville, FL. The 1.36 acre park is the only park within walking distance for most Lake Forest Hills residents. #urbangreening
The Arbor Day Foundation, US Forest Service and forestry consultants PlanIT Geo have created an interactive tool that explores changes in urban forest cover. #urbantrees
Analysis | Which cities have the most trees? See how yours stacks up.
Why some U.S. cities are so much greener than others
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June 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Arbor Day Foundation, US Forest Service and forestry consultants PlanIT Geo have created an interactive tool that explores changes in urban forest cover. #urbantrees
Grassroot movements from London to Singapore are planting trees and transforming their neighborhoods. Such community-led greening is improving urban quality of life, strengthening social ties and climate resilience. #plantatree
‘It will be beautiful to see our kids grow up with this’: how communities around the world are planting trees
City residents are working out how to fill their streets with trees as evidence grows of their benefits
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June 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Grassroot movements from London to Singapore are planting trees and transforming their neighborhoods. Such community-led greening is improving urban quality of life, strengthening social ties and climate resilience. #plantatree
Last week, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the National Wildlife Federation, and the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute released the Ohio River Basin Restoration and Protection Plan for public comment.
Comments will be accepted through July 18. #riverrestoration
Comments will be accepted through July 18. #riverrestoration
Ohio River Basin Alliance
The Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) strives to unite the voice of stakeholders, communities, and individuals to restore and protect the Ohio River and its watershed through collaboration, advocacy, a...
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June 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Last week, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the National Wildlife Federation, and the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute released the Ohio River Basin Restoration and Protection Plan for public comment.
Comments will be accepted through July 18. #riverrestoration
Comments will be accepted through July 18. #riverrestoration
Earth Economics has partnered with The Everglades Foundation to assess the value provided by 8 ecosystem services, which provide at least $31B in value each year, with an asset value of at least $1.01T. #foreverglades
Nature's Value in the Everglades — Earth Economics
Earth Economics and the Everglade Foundation conducted a science-based analysis of the broad economic value provided by Everglades ecosystems, highlighting key benefits for Floridians and underscoring...
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June 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Earth Economics has partnered with The Everglades Foundation to assess the value provided by 8 ecosystem services, which provide at least $31B in value each year, with an asset value of at least $1.01T. #foreverglades