Environment

Improving Disaster Relief

Improving Disaster Relief

Scholars discuss reforming federal disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Taking on Toxic Chemicals

Taking on Toxic Chemicals

Madeleine Bee, a senior chemical regulation and food safety consultant, discusses recent “forever chemical” legislation in California.

Is Hydrogen Energy Key to Solving the Climate Crisis?

Is Hydrogen Energy Key to Solving the Climate Crisis?

Scholars disagree on whether hydrogen is a viable replacement for fossil fuels.

The Wild World of Wildlife Conservation Funding

The Wild World of Wildlife Conservation Funding

As traditional revenue sources decline, state wildlife agencies are on the hunt for new funding solutions.

Regulating the Great Indoors

Regulating the Great Indoors

Scholar argues that environmental law and policy should expand its scope to inside areas.

Harnessing AI to Combat Climate Change

Harnessing AI to Combat Climate Change

At a Penn Program on Regulation workshop, Cass Sunstein explains how AI can help consumers make climate-friendly choices.

Plugging Holes in the Clean Water Act

Plugging Holes in the Clean Water Act

Scholar sees design flaws in federal water pollution law as fueling rival legal theories.

How Lawyers Hinder Climate-Related Risk Disclosure

How Lawyers Hinder Climate-Related Risk Disclosure

Scholars advocate greater accountability for lawyers who guide what public firms share with investors.

Raising Questions About a Carbon Tax

Raising Questions About a Carbon Tax

Policymakers should more carefully consider the challenges to implementing a carbon tax.

Regulating Fuel Efficiency in Fantasyland

Regulating Fuel Efficiency in Fantasyland

Congress should allow NHTSA to consider electric vehicles and credit trading when setting fuel standards.

Trump’s Deregulatory Failures

Trump’s Deregulatory Failures

Scholar argues that President Trump’s deregulatory agenda was not successful in the long term.

Securing Nations Against Climate Change

Securing Nations Against Climate Change

Scholars discuss regulatory climate change solutions in the context of national and global security.