Leading on Climate at Every Level
States and subnationals can rise to the challenges posed by climate change.
State and Local Regulation of Climate Change
Subnational regulators face a number of significant challenges as they seek to regulate climate change.
State Court Breathes Fresh Air into Pennsylvanians’ Environmental Rights
Recent state supreme court decision reaffirms and expands a constitutional duty to preserve natural resources.
Let the Carbon Auctioneer Beware
Study shows that carbon-trading programs may produce less revenue in concentrated markets.
Should We Run Agencies More Like Businesses?
Legal scholar argues for greater reliance on entrepreneurial strategies in regulation.
Can States Convince People to Recycle?
Research suggests recycling laws may turn people into “committed” recyclers.
Screaming “Wildfire” in a Crowded Clean Air Act
Researchers argue for new regulatory treatment of wildfires to improve air quality and public health.
Climate Engineering Could Reframe the Dialogue on Climate Change
New study explores the potential benefits, risks, and legal challenges of solar climate engineering.
Rethinking Chemical and Pesticide Regulation
Study advocates for cumulative risk assessment mandates in environmental laws.
Why a Retreat from Paris Now?
Political science models may help explain the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Putting in Perspective Trump’s Unwinding of Obama’s Climate Policy
Both President Trump and environmental advocates overstate the effects of repealing the Clean Power Plan.