Environment

Capturing Carbon Emissions

Capturing Carbon Emissions

Scholars discuss the possibilities and pitfalls of relying on carbon capture and sequestration.

Regulating Tribal Waters Without Attacking Tribal Sovereignty

Regulating Tribal Waters Without Attacking Tribal Sovereignty

Scholar argues that the Clean Water Act can protect water resources and tribal jurisdiction.

Is Advanced Recycling a Cure-All or a License to Pollute?

Is Advanced Recycling a Cure-All or a License to Pollute?

A new recycling law faces criticism from environmental groups and praise from plastics manufacturers.

Reexamining the Renewable Fuel Standard in Letter and Spirit

Reexamining the Renewable Fuel Standard in Letter and Spirit

In a recent case, the Supreme Court failed to address the purpose of exemptions from EPA’s renewable fuel standard.

Can Personal Injury Plaintiffs Regulate Dangerous Chemicals?

Can Personal Injury Plaintiffs Regulate Dangerous Chemicals?

Scientific research generated by civil settlements could help drive future EPA regulation.

The Big Apple’s Big Squeeze on Pollution and Landlords

The Big Apple’s Big Squeeze on Pollution and Landlords

Gotham’s landmark climate ordinance targets landlords but may benefit renters.

Why Historic Landmarks Need Protection from Climate Change

Why Historic Landmarks Need Protection from Climate Change

Scholar argues that historic landmark preservation law must address the impact of climate change.

The Perils of Use-It-or-Lose-It Public Lands Policy

The Perils of Use-It-or-Lose-It Public Lands Policy

Scholars criticize public lands policy that requires use and development at the expense of conservation.

Can Conservation by Consensus Save the Sage Grouse?

Can Conservation by Consensus Save the Sage Grouse?

A federal compromise with industry and conservationists aims to preserve a disappearing species and ecosystem.

Calling It Quits on Oil and Gas Leases

Calling It Quits on Oil and Gas Leases

Scholars argue that the Interior Secretary has authority to terminate fossil fuel leases on public lands.

Protecting Future Biodiversity

Protecting Future Biodiversity

Can the Endangered Species Act be used to protect future species?

The Mess of Meth Lab Cleanups

The Mess of Meth Lab Cleanups

Regulations on decontaminating former meth labs vary across federal and state governments.