Environment

Wharton study proposes innovative ways to improve government-funded flood insurance.

Small, proactive steps could prevent thousands of radon-related deaths.

Systematic empirical research casts into doubt claims that rulemaking procedures have slowed down the regulatory process.

Proposed rule would impose the first greenhouse gas standards on new facilities.

EPA plans to monitor five groups of chemicals to prevent harmful new uses.

Conference emphasizes impacts of conservation on urban and rural communities.

Obama and his Republican rivals seek different paths to energy independence.

Unanimous court authorizes direct judicial review of EPA water pollution orders.

Adaptation deserves consideration as response to global warming.

Policy makers must consider how environmental regulation affects markets.

Blue ribbon body urges federal government to implement major reforms.

Decade-long process culminates in toxic air emissions standards for PVC producers.