Resources Magazine

Resources Magazine has published Issue 222, focused on how societies can regroup and better balance environmental protection with economic growth. The edition gathers analysis on reconciling climate and conservation goals with the demands of jobs, industry and development, a tension that continues to shape policy debates worldwide as governments weigh green transitions against economic pressures.

The Texas Observer has published a new piece by Jorge Meave Jr. arguing that the church in question is not a congregation struggling to fund itself, but an institution with resources to move policy and fund organizing. Meave contends it should match the moral urgency of its own documents with equivalent financial and political commitment, raising questions about wealthy religious institutions' role in public life.

Commentary in the Parliament Magazine argues that the EU's circular economy agenda cannot succeed through European action by itself. The piece stresses that building a closed-loop economy, cutting waste and keeping materials in use depends on global supply chains, trade partners and international coordination. It suggests EU policymakers need to look beyond the bloc's borders if Europe's circular transition is to deliver on its climate and resource goals.

Resources Magazine argues that the current moment offers a rare opening to redesign environmental regulations so they rest firmly on scientific evidence and economic analysis. The piece suggests policymakers should seize the opportunity to make rules more efficient and better grounded, turning disruption into a chance for durable, evidence-based regulatory reform.

A magazine preview highlights how power industry experts are finding ways to convert excess gas into savings and revenue. The piece suggests flared or wasted gas can instead be captured and monetized, cutting costs for operators while creating new income streams. Interest centers on how energy companies can improve efficiency and profitability from resources they currently discard.

New African Magazine is highlighting the stark divide in disability support, where access to care, equipment and services varies dramatically depending on wealth and geography. The piece draws attention to how people with disabilities in parts of Africa face far fewer resources than those in wealthier countries, prompting discussion about inequality in care provision.