Don’t Let this Crisis Go to Waste
May 3, 2020 by Robert Patton Climate change Energy Natural Resources Renewable EnergyThe coronavirus pandemic provides a unique opportunity to address global climate change.
By Robert Patton, Managing Editor
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Bike Sharing in China –– From Bicycle Graveyards to a Regulated Industry
April 29, 2020 by Jie Yang Climate change International Regulations SustainabilityBike sharing is considered an environmental-friendly way of commuting.[1] It reduces people’s needs for driving and hence reduces carbon emission.[2] It also provides a solution to the “last mile” issue in urban commuting and promotes the development…
Maybe the Plight of the Gulf Isn’t So Bleak: Significant Growth of Mangrove Forests in the Wake of Hurricanes Wilma and Irma
March 6, 2020 by Samuel Harris Climate change OceansAs the Gulf Coast faces the prospect of increasingly intense hurricane seasons, a recently published paper may provide a ray of hope to local communities that already feel the effects of climate change.
By Samuel Harris, Managing Editor
Silencing Children in the Face of Climate Catastrophe
February 10, 2020 by Molly Green Air Climate change Fossil Fuels Natural ResourcesDo children have a right to a government that protects their interest in a sustainable climate? Will Courts give them a chance to voice the urgency of their climate-based claims?
Forest Fires: A Concern that Warrants More Attention
October 26, 2019 by ustin Holtshouser Air Climate change Endangered Species Forests International Natural Resources WildlifeWith the consequences of forest fires being felt on both local and global levels, more needs to be done to mitigate these events – domestic government action is essential.
Amidst Climate Protests, Climate Refugee Remains Undefined
October 9, 2019 by Salma Shitia Climate change InternationalThe focus on improving state infrastructures reinforces the archaic reluctance to recognize climate change as a human-made phenomenon exacerbated by the global community, including multinational corporations.
The Governance Framework for Arctic Biodiversity
March 29, 2019 by Sang Koo Climate change International WildlifeBiodiversity plays an important role in maintaining the overall health of the Arctic, but climate change poses a major threat as temperature increases have disrupted the region's ecosystem. What legal regime is currently in place to protect the Arctic?
The wrong place and the wrong time: The Rocky Hill Case, a landmark legal win for climate action
March 22, 2019 by Isabelle Smith Air Climate change Fossil Fuels International Litigation Natural ResourcesAs the global community confronts the reality that a rapid reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is urgently required, a new class of climate change litigation is emerging. But what impact are these proceedings having?
The Thwaites Glacier, Rising Sea Levels, and the Future of Coastal Cities
March 19, 2019 by Sylvie Yudin Climate change International Oceans State and Local SustainabilityScientists have recently discovered that the Thwaites Glacier, a key component of the West Antarctic glacial system, is melting faster than expected. Since many of the world’s population and financial centers are located along coastlines, the situation unfolding at the Thwaites Glacier is particularly alarming. How drastically are melting glaciers impacting sea levels, and how will governments respond to these shifts?
The Art Of The Green New Deal
March 6, 2019 by Sophie White Climate change EnergyThe recent emergence of the ambitious Green New Deal has quickly shaped the conversation on climate change on Capitol Hill and on the campaign trail. But what is the Green New Deal and is it really a deal at all?