Texas and EPA Battle Over Greenhouse Gas Regulations
Texas v. EPA continues in the D.C. Circuit Court.
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.
International Linkage of National Climate Change Policies
Regulation of greenhouse gas emissions may proceed by linking together multiple national cap-and-trade systems.
EPA Proposes Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants
At court-ordered deadline, EPA proposes standards for mercury and other air toxics.
Senate Hearing on Appliance Efficiency Standards Sparks Consumer Choice Debate
Members of Congress debate consumer choice issues raised by efficiency standards for light bulbs and appliances.
USDA Fully Deregulates Genetically Modified Alfalfa
Following Supreme Court decision, the USDA stops regulating Roundup Ready Alfalfa.
Balancing Confidentiality and Transparent Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
EPA and the EU differ over how to respect confidential business information while enforcing environmental regulation.
Clean Water Act Amendment Helps Philadelphia Comply with Stormwater Regulations
The federal government may contribute fees to Philadelphia to limit stormwater runoff to sewers.
Murkowski Resolution Fails, But EPA Climate Change Regulation Still at Risk
Senator’s failed attempt to dismantle agency’s greenhouse gas regulation fails amidst similar efforts.
Penn Law Students Cited in Historic EPA/NHTSA Rulemaking
Agencies discuss student comment in rulemaking on greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles.