Infrastructure

Reevaluating Affordable Housing

Reevaluating Affordable Housing

Scholar argues that to make progress on affordable housing, policymakers must clarify their objectives.

Why U.S. Nuclear Licensing Moves So Slowly

Why U.S. Nuclear Licensing Moves So Slowly

Rising clean-power demand spotlights the costs, delays, and risks that stall new reactors.

TSA Facial Recognition Raises Traveler Rights Concerns

TSA Facial Recognition Raises Traveler Rights Concerns

Scholar contends that face scans at airports risk coercing consent and perpetuating bias.

Tolls, Tradeoffs, and Interstate Commerce

Tolls, Tradeoffs, and Interstate Commerce

Scholars discuss the mobility, health, environmental, and constitutional dimensions of congestion pricing.

Climate Derisking as a Decarbonization Strategy

Climate Derisking as a Decarbonization Strategy

Scholars argue that failed nuclear projects reveal flaws in strategies to promote renewable energy today.

TSA Rules to Fly By

TSA Rules to Fly By

Experts discuss what flyers must do—and can skip—under today’s TSA regulations. 

Shaping America’s Towns and Cities

Shaping America’s Towns and Cities

Scholars discuss the legal foundations of zoning, modern reform efforts, and alternatives and their efficacy.

Is it Time to Reform a Landmark U.S. Environmental Law?

Is it Time to Reform a Landmark U.S. Environmental Law?

Experts debate reforming the National Environmental Policy Act.

Insuring the American Dream

Insuring the American Dream

Scholars discuss property insurance regulation in an age of growing climate risk.

Reliable and Climate-Friendly Electricity Markets

Reliable and Climate-Friendly Electricity Markets

Scholar argues that outsourcing electricity market design hinders government climate and reliability efforts.

Shoring Up The Critical Mineral Supply

Shoring Up The Critical Mineral Supply

Scholars discuss the critical mineral supply chain and the renewable energy transition

Harnessing Clean Energy for Grid Reliability

Harnessing Clean Energy for Grid Reliability

Shelley Welton discusses how a comprehensive regulatory strategy for electric grid reliability can facilitate a transition to clean energy.