Environment

Law professor proposes tackling climate change with a “bottom-up” approach.

Wharton study proposes innovative ways to improve government-funded flood insurance.

Small, proactive steps could prevent thousands of radon-related deaths.

Systematic empirical research casts into doubt claims that rulemaking procedures have slowed down the regulatory process.

Proposed rule would impose the first greenhouse gas standards on new facilities.

EPA plans to monitor five groups of chemicals to prevent harmful new uses.

Commission seeks public comments as it prepares to extend efficiency programs.

Conference emphasizes impacts of conservation on urban and rural communities.

Obama and his Republican rivals seek different paths to energy independence.

Unanimous court authorizes direct judicial review of EPA water pollution orders.

Adaptation deserves consideration as response to global warming.

Policy makers must consider how environmental regulation affects markets.