Environment

Australian senator speaks at Penn Law on creating an international climate agreement.

Scholar highlights the national security concerns connected with a changing climate.

A recent PPR seminar explored environmental policies based on innovation and results.

Scholar argues that new food safety regime sacrifices environmental well-being.

Electricity regulator wants strong incentive to conserve, but one business group says the government is overreaching.

California lawmakers endorse statewide approach to regulating drought-resistant “lawns.”

Despite improvements, agencies should develop consistent policies.

New study suggests some of the debate over environmental regulation stems from data differences.

Nuclear power expansion shows potential for emissions-free electricity by 2050.

Agency’s final rule aims to strengthen safeguards and make them comparable to those in other industries.

Problems with automaker’s diesel emissions reveal fundamental caution over popular approach to regulation.

State park officials consider re-routing the Appalachian Trail away from Mount Katahdin in response to growing crowds.