Agencies Act to Address Risks from Sun Exposure
U.S. government takes measures to protect public from excessive sun exposure.
Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power
Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.
Republican Bills Would Obstruct Enforcement of Environmental Laws
Proposed legislation could give industry intervenors excessive influence in rulemaking.
Government to Propose More Gulf Coast Restoration Projects
Three years after largest U.S. oil spill, Gulf Coast restoration continues
Federal Appeals Court Says EPA Cannot Make Rules by Correspondence
Court vacates EPA letters to Senator, holding they amounted to new regulations.
Making Decisions without All the Answers
Institute of Medicine report describes how the EPA should confront uncertainty.
A Proposed Environmental Agenda for Obama’s Second Term
New position paper calls for climate change and sustainable energy regulations.
EPA Proposes to Increase Fuel Ethanol Content Standards
Despite criticisms, proposed 2013 biofuel requirements remain high.
Climate Change and the North American Wolverine
Citing climate change, government seeks to classify the wolverine as a threatened species.
Effective Climate Policy: The Case for a Carbon Tax
A carbon tax is the most effective and least costly climate policy.
Can Land Use Permit Conditions Constitute a Regulatory Taking?
The Supreme Court hears arguments over acceptable conditions for development permits.