Challenging the Anti-Regulatory Narrative
The Clean Air Act’s success reveals the flaws in the standard critique of the administrative state.
Let’s Be Real About State and Local Climate Action
Federal action is key to effectively addressing climate change.
Screaming “Wildfire” in a Crowded Clean Air Act
Researchers argue for new regulatory treatment of wildfires to improve air quality and public health.
Rethinking Chemical and Pesticide Regulation
Study advocates for cumulative risk assessment mandates in environmental laws.
Repairing the Leaks in Drinking Water Regulations
Scholars recommend incorporating health-based standards into federal drinking water regulations.
Achieving Climate Change Goals Without the Clean Power Plan
Scholars argue EPA may already have the tools it needs to effectively regulate greenhouse gases.
Will the Trump Administration Drastically Deregulate Environmental Protection?
Initial signs suggest that drastic environmental deregulation looms, but there may be much less than the Administration envisions.
Do Environmental Regulations Really Work?
Scholars argue that environmental laws improve air quality despite increases in U.S. manufacturing output.
EPA Finalizes Latest Smog Rule
After a long battle, the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule receives an update.
The Clean Power Plan Is not Without Precedent
Environmental experts argue that precedent supports contested features of EPA’s major climate change rule.
The Tragic Flaw of the Clean Air Act
Scholars examine the history and consequences of the Clear Air Act’s exemption of existing industrial facilities.