April 15, 2021
by Camilla Brandfield-Harvey
Natural Resources
Public Lands
State and Local
By Myles Douglas Young, Administrative Editor
The utilization of the Public Trust Doctrine in litigations is often premised on its supposed ancient Roman pedigree. This article explores the origins of the doctrine and finds that, in fact, the ancient doctrine was quite different from the one we see in the United States today. What errors do scholars make, and what do those errors mean for the survival of the modern doctrine?
March 31, 2021
by Drew Robertson
Air
Climate change
Litigation
Public Lands
State and Local
By Alec Williams, Managing Editor
After a record-breaking wildfire season in 2020, lawsuits are likely to flood the dockets of federal and state courts across the United States. Wildfire liability determinations at either level can be complex, typically implicating many parties and exorbitant damage awards. However, in light of the projected impact of climate change on wildfire frequency and severity, such lawsuits may become increasingly commonplace.
March 28, 2021
by Alec Williams
Endangered Species
Natural Resources
Public Lands
Wildlife
By: John Pullman, Staff Contributor
March 28, 2019
by mjb443
Endangered Species
International
Natural Resources
Public Lands
Wildlife
By Timothy Park, staff contributor.
China has been one of the largest contributors to reforestation efforts through its Grain for Green Program. However, have all of their efforts actually helped the environment? One fatal flaw in the program is severely limiting the programs impact on the environment.
November 15, 2018
by De Vann Sago
Climate change
Public Lands
State and Local
Water
By Ryan Levandowski, Staff Contributor. As rising sea levels threaten California’s coast, the state’s characteristic beaches have become a battleground for homeowners, cities, and state regulatory agencies. Because coastal adaptation policies often pit preservation of public beaches against private property rights, recent litigation over the issue has posed a difficult question for courts: Who should (literally) give ground?
October 3, 2018
by Caitlin Meagher
Endangered Species
Public Lands
State and Local
Water
Wildlife
By Caroline McHugh, Staff Contributor
The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 protected horses and burros in the American West. Now the population has recovered (and then some). How do federal agencies approach increasingly conflicting mandates for public land management?