Environmental Regulation

The Origins and Outcomes of the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

The Origins and Outcomes of the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

Institute for Law and Economics panel examines the automaker’s corporate culture and regulatory violations.

Regulating California’s Drought

Regulating California’s Drought

Despite increased precipitation, conservation remains critical.

Regulating Renewable Energy

Regulating Renewable Energy

Agencies work with California to tap into the energy potential of the Mojave Desert.

Climate Change Regulations for the 21st Century

Climate Change Regulations for the 21st Century

A recent PPR seminar explored environmental policies based on innovation and results.

Can Food Safety Regulations Lead to Environmental Harm?

Can Food Safety Regulations Lead to Environmental Harm?

Scholar argues that new food safety regime sacrifices environmental well-being.

Fighting over Front Yards

Fighting over Front Yards

California lawmakers endorse statewide approach to regulating drought-resistant “lawns.”

Finding Common Ground on the Impacts of Air Pollution Regulation

Finding Common Ground on the Impacts of Air Pollution Regulation

New study suggests some of the debate over environmental regulation stems from data differences.

How Soon Can the World’s Electricity Go Carbon-Free?

How Soon Can the World’s Electricity Go Carbon-Free?

Nuclear power expansion shows potential for emissions-free electricity by 2050.

EPA Announces Updated Pesticide Protection Standards for Farmworkers

EPA Announces Updated Pesticide Protection Standards for Farmworkers

Agency’s final rule aims to strengthen safeguards and make them comparable to those in other industries.

What Volkswagen Reveals about the Limits of Performance-Based Regulation

What Volkswagen Reveals about the Limits of Performance-Based Regulation

Problems with automaker’s diesel emissions reveal fundamental caution over popular approach to regulation.

Regulating Marijuana’s Environmental Impacts

Regulating Marijuana’s Environmental Impacts

California’s proposed medical marijuana standards include environmental protection provisions.

Legal Challenges to Fracking Regulation

Legal Challenges to Fracking Regulation

It remains to be seen whether industry efforts to fight hydraulic fracturing regulation will succeed.