Often Forgotten Actors in Environmental Regulation
Federal regulators get the attention, but state regulators are important too.
Exempting Climate Mitigation from OIRA Review
EPA needs less OIRA oversight to address climate change.
Improving the Regulation of Offshore Oil Drills
Economist proposes creating a new regulatory regime for the offshore drilling industry.
Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?
Government report predicts climate change will strain U.S. security.
EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts
Agency points to oil company’s “lack of business integrity” in temporary suspension order.
The Inextricable Nexus of Energy and Water Resources
GAO advocates coordinated regulation of water and energy sectors.
FERC Proposes Rule to Improve the Reliability of the Power Grid
Proposed rule intended to enhance power grid’s ability to withstand solar storms.
New York’s Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing Likely to Continue
Regulators expect to extend ban on controversial natural gas extraction pending further health study.
Toxics Release Inventory: A Case Study in Information Disclosure Regulation
When does requiring companies to reveal their pollution affect their behavior?
FTC Issues New Green Marketing Guidelines
Revised Green Guides address deceptive environmental claims.
House Strikes Back Against Obama’s “War on Coal”
Republicans pass bill that would restrict federal regulation.
Department of Energy Announces Solar Energy Investments
DOE seeks to invest in technologies to make solar energy more cost-effective.