High Court Hears Debate Over Costs and Benefits of Regulating Air Pollution
The Regulatory Review features commentaries on this term’s oral arguments in Michigan v. EPA.
New Regulations Proposed on Arctic Ocean Drilling
Interior Department proposes new regulations for exploratory drilling offshore Alaska.
EPA’s Ozone Standard Is Insufficiently Stringent, Not Overly Expensive
A lower ozone standard means more benefits for Americans.
Expanding U.S. Aquaculture to the Open Ocean
A proposed rule would allow offshore aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico.
Experts Debate EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Rule
PPR seminar focuses on controversial proposed rule aimed at combatting climate change.
The Case Against Using Global Benefits to Set U.S. Climate Policy
Two prominent economists introduce new questions into the debate over the social cost of carbon.
California Poised to Adopt First Statewide Plastic Bag Ban
Recently passed bill awaits signing in the face of environmentalist cheers and industry fears.
How Much Could it Cost to Do Nothing?
White House report claims costs of delaying action on climate change are high.
Rethinking the Value of Voluntary Environmental Programs
Voluntary programs may not reduce businesses’ impact on the environment.
EPA’s Climate Change Proposal May Alter Prospects for a Global Climate Deal
Recently proposed carbon curbing plan in U.S. sparks varied reactions abroad.
Enforcement and Regulatory Governance
Environmental regulators need to take a more holistic approach to improve compliance.
Defining the Clean Water Act’s Reach
Opponents charge that the EPA “wants to regulate every single puddle.”