Senate Committee Considers the Public Health Implications of Fracking
Senators debate whether to regulate a drilling process.
The EPA Transport Rule’s Positive Net Benefits
Studies show that the environmental and health benefits of the EPA’s proposed rule would significantly outweigh its compliance costs.
EPA Proposes Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants
At court-ordered deadline, EPA proposes standards for mercury and other air toxics.
Japan’s Nuclear Disaster Generates Debate Over American Preparedness
Lawmakers study the nuclear disaster in Japan and debate the necessity of improvements to American nuclear safety.
Debate Heats Up Over Regulation’s Costs to the Economy
State and federal policymakers are scrutinizing regulations for the costs they may impose on the recovering economy.