Pollution

Scholar argues for federal action to tamp down on increasing light pollution.

Scholars discuss policy options for regulating single-use plastic bags.

Scholar argues that legal barriers should not prevent cities from using congestion pricing to curb traffic.

A new recycling law faces criticism from environmental groups and praise from plastics manufacturers.

Environmental regulatory rollbacks harm Brazil’s Amazon and its Indigenous communities.

To save the seas from tiny plastics, a business leader proposes that plastics producers self-regulate.

Scholar argues that federal air laws conceal highly polluted areas.

Former EPA Administrator’s last action may foreshadow the agency’s future plans for regulating pollution.

California legislator proposes regulating straw use in certain restaurants to reduce plastic waste.

Scholar espouses a renewed focus on pollution prevention efforts, with an appreciation of government’s ability to effect meaningful reform.

A recent European Union regulation bans dangerous chemicals in imported apparel.

Data show a fifteen percent increase in toxic chemicals released from 2012 to 2013.