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For Forests’ Sake: Positive Feedback Loops and Budget Mismanagement
Increased fire suppression measures have been necessary for the preservation of national forests and safety of those who live near them, but each Forest Service budget dollar allocated to suppression is a dollar taken from non-fire suppression programs. Some of these programs include the very fire prevention measures necessary to mitigate the most catastrophic fires.
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Special Edition: Using Public Schools in Puerto Rico to Provide Broadband Accessibility in Underserved Communities
As part of our “Special Edition” Series, we are highlighting the work produced by Cornell students who participated in the January 2019 Infrastructure Policy, Management and Finance Practicum which focused on broadband accessibility.
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The Prison Crisis in England and Wales: How Incarcerated Populations Are Psychosocially Harmed
This article analyzes the contemporary prison crisis in England and Wales, outlining the reasons behind, and the consequences of, such a crisis. Consequences primarily refer to psychosocial challenges faced by prisoners.