Environmental Protection Agency

Richard Lazarus discusses the implications of a shift in the Supreme Court’s attitude toward environmental regulations.

Scholars and practitioners assess the Court’s most significant regulatory decisions of its recently concluded term.

Rejecting federal agencies’ interpretation of the Clean Water Act, the Supreme Court limits the application of federal law over wetlands.

Experts discuss challenges in regulating PFAS chemicals and suggest opportunities for finding solutions.

Rejecting EPA’s ability to reshape the coal industry, the Court forecasts invalidating future agency actions.  

The Supreme Court casts a shadow across the regulatory state in opinion limiting EPA’s ability to fight climate change.

In a recent case, the Supreme Court failed to address the purpose of exemptions from EPA’s renewable fuel standard.

Scholar advocates using the Administrative Procedure Act to address EPA’s inter-regulatory contradictions.

Experts say that EPA’s limited authority over concentrated animal feeding operations perpetuates pollution.

The Trump Administration has degraded environmental enforcement, favoring polluters over citizens’ interests.

Congressional intent and clear statutory text promote common-sense enforcement of federal water regulations.

Scholar argues that greater regulation of biofuels is needed to promote environmental justice.