Electrifying Environmental Justice
Scholar urges federal land regulators to protect Native American communities from mining harms expected from the transition to electric vehicles.
EPA Creates New Environmental Justice Office
A new office within EPA aims to make racial equity a key element in environmental rulemaking.
Big Oil Fights New Environmental Law in California
The oil and gas industry attempts to quash a California law protecting residents from extraction wells.
The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act
Litigation over a state environmental law highlights both potential abuses and opportunities for reform.
FERC Proposes Revamp to Pipeline Approval Process
FERC proposes environmental justice concerns play a larger role in federal approvals of natural gas pipelines.
Regulating to Achieve Environmental Justice
Scholars propose novel measures to achieve environmental justice for all.
Are Artificial Christmas Trees Safe?
Chemicals in artificial Christmas trees may pose health and environmental risks.
Utility Ratemaking for Racial Justice
Performance-based ratemaking could help lessen racial inequities in energy burdens.
Tribal Regulatory Authority to Combat Climate Change
If the U.S. Congress fails to act on climate change, it should empower Indian tribes to protect their members.
Are Biofuels Doing More Harm Than Good?
Scholar argues that greater regulation of biofuels is needed to promote environmental justice.
Can Regulation Promote Environmental Justice?
Scholars offer suggestions for how regulation can reduce disparities in exposure to environmental problems.
Poetry Inspires Hope and Climate Action
Poetry can help combat despair and act as a force for optimism and change.