The Perils of Use-It-or-Lose-It Public Lands Policy
Scholars criticize public lands policy that requires use and development at the expense of conservation.
Can Conservation by Consensus Save the Sage Grouse?
A federal compromise with industry and conservationists aims to preserve a disappearing species and ecosystem.
Macaroni and Cheese with a Side of Regulation
FDA faces mounting pressure from advocacy groups claiming a high chemical content in macaroni and cheese.
Calling It Quits on Oil and Gas Leases
Scholars argue that the Interior Secretary has authority to terminate fossil fuel leases on public lands.
The Urgent Need for Indoor Air Quality Regulation
New scientific research and the COVID-19 pandemic should trigger a paradigm shift in indoor air quality regulation.
A New Reporting Structure for Bureau of Land Management Rangers
A Bureau of Land Management policy may weaken enforcement of federal laws and regulations on public lands.
The Mess of Meth Lab Cleanups
Regulations on decontaminating former meth labs vary across federal and state governments.
Let Retirement Plans Vote on Corporate Responsibility
The Biden Administration can address global warming by encouraging fiduciary input on ESG matters.
What Comes Next for ANWR?
Regulatory reversals raise questions about future oil development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Improve the Social Cost of Carbon, Do Not Replace It
Despite some scholars’ criticisms, the social cost of carbon is a useful tool for crafting U.S. climate policy.
An Open Challenge to the Navajo Nation’s Land Use Authority
An illegal marijuana operation highlights the need for regulatory enforcement reform on tribal land.