Environment

Turning a Corner on a Rocky History with ESG

Turning a Corner on a Rocky History with ESG

Scholars argue that the SEC has historically resisted creating ESG disclosures but has recently changed course.

Do Not Blame Us

Do Not Blame Us

Court disregards the Clean Air Act’s clear language in applying the major questions doctrine to curb EPA’s climate authority.

Supreme Court Crushes the United States’ Ability to Mitigate Climate Change

Supreme Court Crushes the United States’ Ability to Mitigate Climate Change

Rejecting EPA’s ability to reshape the coal industry, the Court forecasts invalidating future agency actions.  

A Dangerous, Even if Expected, Opinion on Climate

A Dangerous, Even if Expected, Opinion on Climate

The Supreme Court casts a shadow across the regulatory state in opinion limiting EPA’s ability to fight climate change.

Drilling Approvals are Not the Reason for High Oil Prices

Drilling Approvals are Not the Reason for High Oil Prices

Despite criticism, the Biden Administration’s drilling approvals have had little impact on current prices.

Invasive Carp Eye the Great Lakes

Invasive Carp Eye the Great Lakes

Regulators struggle to keep pace with migration of invasive species to the Great Lakes.

Regulating Big-Cat Ownership

Regulating Big-Cat Ownership

Scholar argues for the strengthening of USDA regulations in big-cat ownership and exploitation.

Funding Climate Change Efforts

Funding Climate Change Efforts

Scholars discuss regulatory options to fund climate-related initiatives.

Cryptocurrency and the Climate Crisis

Cryptocurrency and the Climate Crisis

Proponents of crypto must demonstrate that its value to society exceeds its significant environmental costs.

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act

Litigation over a state environmental law highlights both potential abuses and opportunities for reform.

An Outer Space Perspective on Climate Change

An Outer Space Perspective on Climate Change

In this Saturday Seminar, we collect scholarship on using space technology governance to fight climate change.

How the Current Siting Regime Stifles Renewable Energy

How the Current Siting Regime Stifles Renewable Energy

Scholar argues for changes to siting regulations to speed up renewable energy deployment.