Environment

Satisfaction Is Not the Same as Policy Success

Satisfaction Is Not the Same as Policy Success

Making decisions that satisfy those involved in regulatory policy-making does not guarantee successful outcomes.

The Nuclear Option for Reducing Climate Change

The Nuclear Option for Reducing Climate Change

Debate reignites over whether nuclear energy is an important tool or a costly mistake.

Experts Debate EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Rule

Experts Debate EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Rule

PPR seminar focuses on controversial proposed rule aimed at combatting climate change.

Climate Change is Getting Worse

Climate Change is Getting Worse

U.N. Panel’s final report comes at a delicate inflection point for policy makers.

The Case Against Using Global Benefits to Set U.S. Climate Policy

The Case Against Using Global Benefits to Set U.S. Climate Policy

Two prominent economists introduce new questions into the debate over the social cost of carbon.

California Poised to Adopt First Statewide Plastic Bag Ban

California Poised to Adopt First Statewide Plastic Bag Ban

Recently passed bill awaits signing in the face of environmentalist cheers and industry fears.

How Much Could it Cost to Do Nothing?

How Much Could it Cost to Do Nothing?

White House report claims costs of delaying action on climate change are high.

Rethinking the Value of Voluntary Environmental Programs

Rethinking the Value of Voluntary Environmental Programs

Voluntary programs may not reduce businesses’ impact on the environment.

The Promise of International Water Treaties

The Promise of International Water Treaties

Water-related international agreements represent a key source of untapped regulatory potential.

GAO Advises Congress on Climate Change

GAO Advises Congress on Climate Change

Official from oversight agency recommends greater effort to protect federal facilities from climate change damage.

EPA Moves to Expand Farm Worker Protections

EPA Moves to Expand Farm Worker Protections

EPA proposes increasing safety standards to protect farm workers from hazardous pesticides.

General Permits and the Regulation of Greenhouse Gases

General Permits and the Regulation of Greenhouse Gases

Recent Supreme Court decision misses a climate change solution that could satisfy all parties.