The Big Apple’s Big Squeeze on Pollution and Landlords
Gotham’s landmark climate ordinance targets landlords but may benefit renters.
Why Historic Landmarks Need Protection from Climate Change
Scholar argues that historic landmark preservation law must address the impact of climate change.
The Perils of Use-It-or-Lose-It Public Lands Policy
Scholars criticize public lands policy that requires use and development at the expense of conservation.
Can Conservation by Consensus Save the Sage Grouse?
A federal compromise with industry and conservationists aims to preserve a disappearing species and ecosystem.
Calling It Quits on Oil and Gas Leases
Scholars argue that the Interior Secretary has authority to terminate fossil fuel leases on public lands.
The Mess of Meth Lab Cleanups
Regulations on decontaminating former meth labs vary across federal and state governments.
What Comes Next for ANWR?
Regulatory reversals raise questions about future oil development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Improve the Social Cost of Carbon, Do Not Replace It
Despite some scholars’ criticisms, the social cost of carbon is a useful tool for crafting U.S. climate policy.
An Open Challenge to the Navajo Nation’s Land Use Authority
An illegal marijuana operation highlights the need for regulatory enforcement reform on tribal land.
Tribal Regulatory Authority to Combat Climate Change
If the U.S. Congress fails to act on climate change, it should empower Indian tribes to protect their members.
The Legacy of Federal Control in Indian Country
Promoting Native environmental regulation requires confronting historically fraught federal-tribal relationships.