Filling Up the Gas Tank with Corn, Sugar Cane, and Wood
EPA moves to increase support for ethanol and other renewable fuels.
The Uncertain Benefits of GMO Labeling
Scholar argues that regulators will have difficulty applying cost-benefit analysis to mandatory GMO labeling.
EPA Finalizes Latest Smog Rule
After a long battle, the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule receives an update.
Restoring Pollution Prevention and the Concept of Positive Freedom
Scholar espouses a renewed focus on pollution prevention efforts, with an appreciation of government’s ability to effect meaningful reform.
Valuing a Ton of Particulate Matter
What is the cost of emitting soot into the atmosphere? The answer is unclear, yet it plays an important role in policymaking.
Joint Rulemaking Aims to Green the Trucking Industry
New standards for heavy-duty trucks are expected to reduce emissions and allow the industry to keep on truckin’.
LA Cracks Down on “Unreasonable” Water Use
City ordinance amendment institutes harsher penalties for those who flout water restrictions amid drought.
If We Can Fix TSCA, We Can Fix the OSH Act
President Obama recently signed toxics reform; now it is time to fix workplace safety law, too.
The Clean Power Plan Is not Without Precedent
Environmental experts argue that precedent supports contested features of EPA’s major climate change rule.
New Toxic Chemical Legislation Fails on Federalism
Scholar argues that bill aimed at strengthening safety of chemicals runs afoul of principle of precautionary federalism.
Congress Enacts Infrastructure Reform, but Implementation Lags
Transportation bill aims to bring change and certainty to the implementation of major infrastructure projects.
Cleaner Clothes Coming to Europe
A recent European Union regulation bans dangerous chemicals in imported apparel.