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.”
North Carolina Coal Ash Spill Renews Debate Over Delayed EPA Regulations
February spill raises question of whether coal ash requires federal regulation.
EPA Adopts Stricter Standards to Clean Up Auto Exhaust
EPA finalized new rules on sulfur in gasoline and tailpipe emissions as part of clean car program.
Prospects for an Interstate Cap and Trade for Greenhouse Gases
The last years of the Obama administration will determine if the EPA succeeds in implementing a cap-and-trade regime.
What We (Should) Talk About When We Talk About Green Growth
How defining green growth will create better environmental policy.
EPA Awards Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Study Green Infrastructure
Projects will support urban stormwater management, with a focus on Philadelphia.
Private Rules, Public Goods
New book examines agents and entrepreneurs in today’s global environmental governance.
Should Chemical Regulation Be Stronger?
West Virginia chemical spill raises question of whether better regulation is needed.
U.S. Agency Expands Support for Partial Decommissioning of Oil Rigs
New “rigs-to-reefs” policy endorses ongoing conversion of retired offshore platforms into artificial reefs.
Plastic Bag Regulations Gain Momentum, Face Criticism
Many jurisdictions have adopted or are considering controversial laws that restrict single-use plastic bags.
Dangerous Dust and Deadly Delay: OSHA’s Proposed Silica Rule
Cost-effective workplace safety rule would save 700 lives a year.