Swimming Upstream Amid Climate Change
Scholar discusses possible legal avenues to support salmon conservation during climate change.
Administrative Law Essay Competition Winners
Two essays by the student winners of a Penn Law essay competition describe important regulatory issues.
The Truth About Toxic Prisons
Scholar argues that many U.S. prisons are built on hazardous waste sites and lack oversight.
Regulating Tribal Waters Without Attacking Tribal Sovereignty
Scholar argues that the Clean Water Act can protect water resources and tribal jurisdiction.
The Shape of Water After County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Despite guidance from the Supreme Court, the future of water regulation remains uncertain.
Federalism and Environmental Advocacy
The Supreme Court appears inconsistently enthusiastic about federal regulation and state-centric environmentalism.
Closing a Concocted Clean Water Act Loophole
Congressional intent and clear statutory text promote common-sense enforcement of federal water regulations.
The Clean Water Act Might Just Survive This Latest Attack
Recent U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments provide hope for the future of Clean Water Act enforcement.
Could the Common Law Help Combat Climate Change?
Scholars argue that as EPA deregulates, nuisance suits could replace traditional environmental regulation.
Diving Into the Benefits of the Clean Water Act
Scholars explore whether the benefits of the Clean Water Act justify its costs.
Latest Interpretation of Clean Water Act Creates Circuit Split
Courts disagree over the Clean Water Act’s applicability to the discharge of pollutants into groundwater.