Agencies Double Fuel Economy Standards
EPA and NHTSA require an average of 54.5 mpg for vehicles by 2025.
Appeals Court Decision Favors EPA’s Climate Change Rules
Three-judge panel affirms EPA’s decisions in regulating greenhouse gases.
Canadian Foundation Recommends Arctic Council Action
Report suggests cautious expansion and urges funding for indigenous participants.
The Need to Protect Health from Fine Particles
EPA must articulate and justify how its ozone decisions protect the public health.
Congressional Hearing Highlights EPA Oversight of Hydraulic Fracturing
House subcommittee hears economic and health arguments about fracking.
Hydrokinetics: Generating Power from Water
Congress and FERC act to promote the development of hydrokinetic power.
Resources versus Reputation in “Voluntary Regulation”
Study finds states more than feds rely on economic incentives to encourage compliance.
EPA and Commerce Department Announce Environmental Technologies Export Initiative
Web-based tool will aim to help environmental firms export technologies and services.
EPA Releases Draft Guidelines on Fracking Permits
New guidance aims to clarify federal policy on fracking using diesel fluids.
Increasing Enforcement to Reduce Pollution
Research finds decreased pollution after agencies take enforcement actions.
A Polycentric Approach to Addressing Climate Change
Law professor proposes tackling climate change with a “bottom-up” approach.
Rethinking Federal Flood Insurance
Wharton study proposes innovative ways to improve government-funded flood insurance.