Environment

Obama’s Ozone Decision Shows Clearly Who’s in Charge

Obama’s Ozone Decision Shows Clearly Who’s in Charge

Letter from OIRA Administrator Sunstein emphasizes President’s role.

Obama Asks EPA to Delay Ozone Standards

Obama Asks EPA to Delay Ozone Standards

Concerns over economy clash with more stringent air pollution standards.

European Court of Justice Considers Carbon Restrictions on Foreign Airlines

European Court of Justice Considers Carbon Restrictions on Foreign Airlines

Legality of EU environmental regulation challenged under international law.

New York Recommends Expansion of Fracking

New York Recommends Expansion of Fracking

NY department advocates ending gubernatorial moratorium on fracking.

EPA Releases Plan to Review Environmental Regulations

EPA Releases Plan to Review Environmental Regulations

Following Executive Order 13563, EPA plans to review and revise some of its rules.

A Silver Lining in the Supreme Court’s Latest Climate Change Decision

A Silver Lining in the Supreme Court’s Latest Climate Change Decision

In the process of handing environmentalists a loss in AEP v. Connecticut, the Court strengthens the EPA’s authority over greenhouse gas emissions.

EPA, NHTSA Issue New Vehicle Fuel Economy Labels

EPA, NHTSA Issue New Vehicle Fuel Economy Labels

New labels may help inform consumer choices.

Texas and EPA Battle Over Greenhouse Gas Regulations

Texas and EPA Battle Over Greenhouse Gas Regulations

Texas v. EPA continues in the D.C. Circuit Court.

PAYGO Proposed to Manage Agency Regulations

PAYGO Proposed to Manage Agency Regulations

Could regulatory PAYGO work like legislative PAYGO?

Senate Committee Considers the Public Health Implications of Fracking

Senate Committee Considers the Public Health Implications of Fracking

Senators debate whether to regulate a drilling process.

The EPA Transport Rule’s Positive Net Benefits

The EPA Transport Rule’s Positive Net Benefits

Studies show that the environmental and health benefits of the EPA’s proposed rule would significantly outweigh its compliance costs.

International Linkage of National Climate Change Policies

International Linkage of National Climate Change Policies

Regulation of greenhouse gas emissions may proceed by linking together multiple national cap-and-trade systems.