Environment

Filling Up the Gas Tank with Corn, Sugar Cane, and Wood

Filling Up the Gas Tank with Corn, Sugar Cane, and Wood

EPA moves to increase support for ethanol and other renewable fuels.

The Uncertain Benefits of GMO Labeling

The Uncertain Benefits of GMO Labeling

Scholar argues that regulators will have difficulty applying cost-benefit analysis to mandatory GMO labeling.

EPA Finalizes Latest Smog Rule

EPA Finalizes Latest Smog Rule

After a long battle, the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule receives an update.

Restoring Pollution Prevention and the Concept of Positive Freedom

Restoring Pollution Prevention and the Concept of Positive Freedom

Scholar espouses a renewed focus on pollution prevention efforts, with an appreciation of government’s ability to effect meaningful reform.

Valuing a Ton of Particulate Matter

Valuing a Ton of Particulate Matter

What is the cost of emitting soot into the atmosphere? The answer is unclear, yet it plays an important role in policymaking.

Joint Rulemaking Aims to Green the Trucking Industry

Joint Rulemaking Aims to Green the Trucking Industry

New standards for heavy-duty trucks are expected to reduce emissions and allow the industry to keep on truckin’.

LA Cracks Down on “Unreasonable” Water Use

LA Cracks Down on “Unreasonable” Water Use

City ordinance amendment institutes harsher penalties for those who flout water restrictions amid drought.

If We Can Fix TSCA, We Can Fix the OSH Act

If We Can Fix TSCA, We Can Fix the OSH Act

President Obama recently signed toxics reform; now it is time to fix workplace safety law, too.

Regulating Earthquakes

Regulating Earthquakes

In an effort to reduce seismic activity, the Netherlands recently limited natural gas production.

Concerns for the Future of Conservation at the National Parks’ Centennial

Concerns for the Future of Conservation at the National Parks’ Centennial

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell celebrated the occasion with a call to action to change the nation’s conservation approach.

The Future of California’s Water

The Future of California’s Water

A legislative committee report urges state regulators to seek alternative water sources.

China Addresses Climate Change in its Latest Five-Year Plan

China Addresses Climate Change in its Latest Five-Year Plan

In the 13th Five-Year Plan, China aims to fulfill its commitment in the Paris Agreement.