Stock Markets Fail to Punish Firms that Cause Harm
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill shows that market incentives alone do not guarantee sufficient safety and environmental measures.
A Judicial Threat to Conservation
The recent nullification of environmental regulations by a federal court sets a dangerous precedent.
Turning a Corner on a Rocky History with ESG
Scholars argue that the SEC has historically resisted creating ESG disclosures but has recently changed course.
The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act
Litigation over a state environmental law highlights both potential abuses and opportunities for reform.
Regulating to Achieve Environmental Justice
Scholars propose novel measures to achieve environmental justice for all.
Comparing U.S. and Chinese Environmental Risk Regulation
Research comparing risk regulation in the United States and China reveals selective variations, not sharp contrasts.
Navigating Stormy Waters for Offshore Wind Development
Offshore wind developers face regulatory approval challenges.
The Road to Clean Air Is a Toll Road
Scholar argues that legal barriers should not prevent cities from using congestion pricing to curb traffic.
Responsible Regulation in the Era of Zoonotic Disease
Scholar argues for increased monitoring and regulatory coordination to curb zoonotic disease spread.
Capturing Carbon Emissions
Scholars discuss the possibilities and pitfalls of relying on carbon capture and sequestration.
Taking the Regulatory Crisis in the Amazon Seriously
Environmental regulatory rollbacks harm Brazil’s Amazon and its Indigenous communities.
Can Conservation by Consensus Save the Sage Grouse?
A federal compromise with industry and conservationists aims to preserve a disappearing species and ecosystem.