Environment

Electrifying Environmental Justice

Electrifying Environmental Justice

Scholar urges federal land regulators to protect Native American communities from mining harms expected from the transition to electric vehicles.

Solving the Pedestrian Safety Crisis

Solving the Pedestrian Safety Crisis

Scholar explains how NHTSA can regulate to ensure pedestrian safety.

Swimming Upstream Amid Climate Change

Swimming Upstream Amid Climate Change

Scholar discusses possible legal avenues to support salmon conservation during climate change.

Promoting the Climate Benefits of Marine Aquaculture

Promoting the Climate Benefits of Marine Aquaculture

Scholar explores how kelp and shellfish farms can support U.S. climate goals.

EPA Finds Evidence of Racial Discrimination in Cancer Alley

EPA Finds Evidence of Racial Discrimination in Cancer Alley

Black Louisiana residents have been disproportionately burdened by hazardous industrial air pollutants.

Can Financial Regulation Save the Planet?

Can Financial Regulation Save the Planet?

Scholars assess whether the financial sector should lead the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Net-Zero Emission Pledges May Not Lead to Full Decarbonization

Net-Zero Emission Pledges May Not Lead to Full Decarbonization

Examining countries’ net-zero pledges reveals variations and loopholes that will allow for slippage in climate progress.

Think Globally on Climate, Act Locally on Leaf Blowers

Think Globally on Climate, Act Locally on Leaf Blowers

Restricting gas-powered leaf blowers can positively affect the health of people and the planet.

Public Opinion Supports Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

Public Opinion Supports Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

The U.S. public prefers electric vehicle tax credits be open to cars manufactured anywhere.

Could Financial Disclosures Curb Climate Change?

Could Financial Disclosures Curb Climate Change?

Climate disclosures—if designed well—can bridge the gap between financial actors and regulatory goals.

Let There Be Darkness

Let There Be Darkness

Scholar argues for federal action to tamp down on increasing light pollution.

Enforcing Net-Zero Goals

Enforcing Net-Zero Goals

Scholar calls for greater oversight and enforcement of corporate net-zero carbon emissions pledges.