The Vanishing Federal Role in Enforcing Our Environmental Laws
The Trump Administration has degraded environmental enforcement, favoring polluters over citizens’ interests.
The Art of the Climate Change War
The world needs a new strategy to fight climate change aggressively and effectively.
The Untapped Power of Tribal Clean Energy
Scholar asserts that federal law and incentive structures should facilitate renewable energy development on tribal lands.
FERC’s Carbon Blind Spot
Critics argue that a federal regulator’s failure to address climate change clashes with the goal of efficient markets.
The Trump Administration’s Latest Unconstitutional Power Grab
A revised CEQ rule seeks to limit judicial review of agency action, threatening the separation of powers.
The Power of the Paris Agreement
Scholars assert that the accord has achieved more than would be expected of a non-binding agreement.
Court Weighs in on Pipeline Crossing Appalachian Trail
The Supreme Court rules that the Forest Service can approve natural gas pipelines crossing the Appalachian Trail.
The Shape of Water After County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Despite guidance from the Supreme Court, the future of water regulation remains uncertain.
Federalism and Environmental Advocacy
The Supreme Court appears inconsistently enthusiastic about federal regulation and state-centric environmentalism.
Closing a Concocted Clean Water Act Loophole
Congressional intent and clear statutory text promote common-sense enforcement of federal water regulations.
Establishing Better Fisheries Regulation
Scholars argue for reforms to Canada’s aquaculture regulatory system.
Are Biofuels Doing More Harm Than Good?
Scholar argues that greater regulation of biofuels is needed to promote environmental justice.