What Volkswagen Reveals about the Limits of Performance-Based Regulation
Problems with automaker’s diesel emissions reveal fundamental caution over popular approach to regulation.
Crowds May Cause New End to the Appalachian Trail
State park officials consider re-routing the Appalachian Trail away from Mount Katahdin in response to growing crowds.
Regulating Marijuana’s Environmental Impacts
California’s proposed medical marijuana standards include environmental protection provisions.
Legal Challenges to Fracking Regulation
It remains to be seen whether industry efforts to fight hydraulic fracturing regulation will succeed.
Employers, Whistleblowers, and Polluters Before the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s 2014-15 regulatory decisions affected environmental law, employment discrimination, and public safety.
Using the Constitution to Promote Renewable Energy
Legal scholars argue that the Constitution requires states to consider regional energy needs.
Rowhouse Heat
Applying DOE’s proposed energy efficiency standard to furnaces in rowhouses would be counterproductive.
Mandated Disclosure May Have Flaws, But It Still Has Value
Scholar highlights some of the successes of mandatory disclosure policies.
Are Mandated Environmental, Health and Safety Risk Disclosures Really as Bad as iTunes License Agreements?
Commentator highlights where mandatory disclosure remains valuable.
The Regulatory Review Reading List on Waters of the U.S. Rule
RegBlog’s go to resources for understanding the newly released Clean Water Rule.
Parties Still Battling Over Proposed Carbon Rule After Case is Argued
In letter to court, states claim that a tweet proves the EPA has made up its mind.