Environment

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.

Effective Climate Policy: The Case for a Carbon Tax

Effective Climate Policy: The Case for a Carbon Tax

A carbon tax is the most effective and least costly climate policy.

Can Land Use Permit Conditions Constitute a Regulatory Taking?

Can Land Use Permit Conditions Constitute a Regulatory Taking?

The Supreme Court hears arguments over acceptable conditions for development permits.

Often Forgotten Actors in Environmental Regulation

Often Forgotten Actors in Environmental Regulation

Federal regulators get the attention, but state regulators are important too.

Exempting Climate Mitigation from OIRA Review

Exempting Climate Mitigation from OIRA Review

EPA needs less OIRA oversight to address climate change.

Improving the Regulation of Offshore Oil Drills

Improving the Regulation of Offshore Oil Drills

Economist proposes creating a new regulatory regime for the offshore drilling industry.

Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?

Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?

Government report predicts climate change will strain U.S. security.

EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts

EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts

Agency points to oil company’s “lack of business integrity” in temporary suspension order.

The Inextricable Nexus of Energy and Water Resources

The Inextricable Nexus of Energy and Water Resources

GAO advocates coordinated regulation of water and energy sectors.

FERC Proposes Rule to Improve the Reliability of the Power Grid

FERC Proposes Rule to Improve the Reliability of the Power Grid

Proposed rule intended to enhance power grid’s ability to withstand solar storms.