California Poised to Adopt First Statewide Plastic Bag Ban
Recently passed bill awaits signing in the face of environmentalist cheers and industry fears.
How Much Could it Cost to Do Nothing?
White House report claims costs of delaying action on climate change are high.
Rethinking the Value of Voluntary Environmental Programs
Voluntary programs may not reduce businesses’ impact on the environment.
The Promise of International Water Treaties
Water-related international agreements represent a key source of untapped regulatory potential.
GAO Advises Congress on Climate Change
Official from oversight agency recommends greater effort to protect federal facilities from climate change damage.
EPA Moves to Expand Farm Worker Protections
EPA proposes increasing safety standards to protect farm workers from hazardous pesticides.
General Permits and the Regulation of Greenhouse Gases
Recent Supreme Court decision misses a climate change solution that could satisfy all parties.
How Did Wyoming Take Back Control of Gray Wolf Protection?
Essay contest winner chronicles conflict between federal and Wyoming officials over management of gray wolf population in the state.
(Mis)management of Lake Okeechobee Discharges
To save a natural treasure, Florida should institute stricter TMDLs to reduce fertilizer runoff.
Supreme Court Decision Strikes Compromise in Greenhouse Gas Case
EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions is left largely intact, but agency faces rebuke.
EPA’s Climate Change Proposal May Alter Prospects for a Global Climate Deal
Recently proposed carbon curbing plan in U.S. sparks varied reactions abroad.
Enforcement and Regulatory Governance
Environmental regulators need to take a more holistic approach to improve compliance.