Articles

History of the Lumber Industry in North America

From its inception, logging in the US was enmeshed within capitalist modes of extraction and colonialism. Today the US and Canada have some of the most stringent forest sustainability regulations...

From its inception, logging in the US was enmeshed within capitalist modes of extraction and colonialism. Today the US and...

Mar 17, 2023

Schools and Population Growth

School construction tends to track population growth and new development. Studies have shown that educated cities are more resilient and that successful schools can impact the demand and price for...

School construction tends to track population growth and new development. Studies have shown that educated cities are more resilient and...

Jan 19, 2023

Forests and Geography of North America

Given the relative abundance of forest within its territory, the US has a competitive advantage within the global market. And commercial interests and proper management need not be opposed. In...

Given the relative abundance of forest within its territory, the US has a competitive advantage within the global market. And...

Nov 30, 2022

Why School Buildings Matter

A healthy society is one that invests in its youth and creates a level playing field for all. The best opportunity to reduce issues of inequality is to provide high-quality...

A healthy society is one that invests in its youth and creates a level playing field for all. The best...

Oct 26, 2022