Environment

The Environmental Impacts of the Built World

The Environmental Impacts of the Built World

EPA report suggests strategies for mitigating development’s environmental effects.

Will Proposed Federal Rule Effectively Relax Stricter State Bans on Shark Finning?

Will Proposed Federal Rule Effectively Relax Stricter State Bans on Shark Finning?

Marine agency’s proposed rule may preempt more protective state and territorial laws.

Agencies Act to Address Risks from Sun Exposure

Agencies Act to Address Risks from Sun Exposure

U.S. government takes measures to protect public from excessive sun exposure.

Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power

Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power

Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.

Republican Bills Would Obstruct Enforcement of Environmental Laws

Republican Bills Would Obstruct Enforcement of Environmental Laws

Proposed legislation could give industry intervenors excessive influence in rulemaking.

EPA Nominee Questioned about Transparency

EPA Nominee Questioned about Transparency

Republican Senators focus on the EPA’s openness.

Government to Propose More Gulf Coast Restoration Projects

Government to Propose More Gulf Coast Restoration Projects

Three years after largest U.S. oil spill, Gulf Coast restoration continues

Federal Appeals Court Says EPA Cannot Make Rules by Correspondence

Federal Appeals Court Says EPA Cannot Make Rules by Correspondence

Court vacates EPA letters to Senator, holding they amounted to new regulations.

Making Decisions without All the Answers

Making Decisions without All the Answers

Institute of Medicine report describes how the EPA should confront uncertainty.

A Proposed Environmental Agenda for Obama’s Second Term

A Proposed Environmental Agenda for Obama’s Second Term

New position paper calls for climate change and sustainable energy regulations.

EPA Proposes to Increase Fuel Ethanol Content Standards

EPA Proposes to Increase Fuel Ethanol Content Standards

Despite criticisms, proposed 2013 biofuel requirements remain high.

Climate Change and the North American Wolverine

Climate Change and the North American Wolverine

Citing climate change, government seeks to classify the wolverine as a threatened species.