Regulation and the Local Food Movement
New study suggests that cities can encourage local food production and consumption through smarter regulations.
Can States Convince People to Recycle?
Research suggests recycling laws may turn people into “committed” recyclers.
Solar Panels on a Border Wall
Economic, environmental, and policy considerations underlie the President’s “solar wall” proposal.
Rethinking Chemical and Pesticide Regulation
Study advocates for cumulative risk assessment mandates in environmental laws.
Why a Retreat from Paris Now?
Political science models may help explain the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Agency Proposes Rule to Protect Sea Turtles
New rule would require shrimping boats to adopt measures that may reduce their impact on turtle populations.
California Extends Water Restrictions Despite Abundant Rainfall
Amid reports of record-breaking rainfall, regulators extend emergency drought measures for conservation.
Discretion and Judicial Review in European Environmental Law
Balancing the discretion afforded to multinational and domestic authorities presents special challenges to judges in ensuring effective application of European Union environmental law.
California Moves to Make Sleeping Computers More Efficient
New standards require computers to use less energy when not in use.
The Discount Rate for the Social Cost of Carbon
A Trump Administration proposal that would reduce the social cost of carbon relies on an unjustified discount rate.
How Geographic Boundaries Determine the Social Cost of Carbon
Considering only the national impact of emissions would be a harmful, misguided move by the Trump administration.
Do Environmental Regulations Really Work?
Scholars argue that environmental laws improve air quality despite increases in U.S. manufacturing output.