Clean Water Act

Recent U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments provide hope for the future of Clean Water Act enforcement.

Legal scholar argues for a new strategy to challenge animal farm pollution.

Scholars argue that as EPA deregulates, nuisance suits could replace traditional environmental regulation.

Scholars explore whether the benefits of the Clean Water Act justify its costs.

Courts disagree over the Clean Water Act’s applicability to the discharge of pollutants into groundwater.

Differences between federal and state energy regulations will likely require judicial intervention.

Former EPA Administrator urges the public to take action against climate change.

Environmentalists should question any move by this Administration’s EPA to reform its cost-benefit analysis.

Experts debate EPA’s recent move to consider regulating its own cost-benefit analyses.

Ruling may lead to protracted and conflicting litigation over EPA’s Clean Water Rule.

Study advocates for cumulative risk assessment mandates in environmental laws.

Initial signs suggest that drastic environmental deregulation looms, but there may be much less than the Administration envisions.