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Water Markets

Parking in Guatemala has to be reserved by people on the street | Illustration: Adani Samat

Cities

Guatemala's 'Free' Parking Sparked a Market No One Planned

A market without a master plan.

Katarina Hall | 12.10.2025 10:30 AM

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Free Markets

In a Land of Scarce Water, Prices Should Be the Guide

The West needs markets in water, not allocations based on political considerations.

J.D. Tuccille | 8.20.2021 7:00 AM

agerm365149 | Russ Bishop/agefotostock/Newscom

Environmentalism

'Environmental Justice' Starts by Providing More Water for Everyone

If Californians are serious about "environmental justice," they need to find ways to pump more water into the state's remarkable infrastructure systems.

Steven Greenhut | 9.25.2020 8:00 AM

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California

California Wants to Fine You $500 for Washing Your Car With a Garden Hose

Proposed water restrictions will do little to solve the state's water woes.

Christian Britschgi | 2.22.2018 8:00 AM

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Water

Heavy Rainfall Is Easing California's Drought Crisis. A Free Market in Water Would Actually Solve the Problem.

Q&A with Reed Watson of the Property and Environment Research Center

Alex Manning | 5.21.2016 7:00 PM

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