Air Quality Information: Protecting Children from Air Pollution
May 16, 2019 by Marly Mentor AirHow is air pollution affecting children and what measures can we take to protect them?
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Duck, Duck, Sued! – CERCLA’s Game of Contribution Tag
April 27, 2019 by Sean Murphy Chemicals Litigation RegulationsImagine the polluters in a CERCLA Superfund suit sitting in a circle playing Duck Duck Goose. That’s right—this game isn’t just for kids. CERCLA, the Superfund statute lets polluters play a similar game of liability tag in contribution actions. But is CERCLA really all fun and games?
Preservation and Planning in the District: Eco-Friendly Features Contribute to Special Merit under D.C. Historic Preservation Law
April 26, 2019 by Ilse P. Johnson State and LocalWhether a project is one of “special merit” is often a “tug of war” among preservationists, developers, neighbors, and the community-at-large. One way to tug towards special merit status is to incorporate eco-friendly features into the new development.
A Polymer Problem: How Plastic Production and Consumption is Polluting our Oceans
April 17, 2019 by Abigail Hogan and Alexander Steinbach Environmental Law Review Syndicate Oceans Plastic pollution SustainabilityIs it time to retire single-use plastics? Read more in this analysis posted via the Environmental Law Review Syndicate.
By Abigail Hogan and Alexander Steinbach, Staff Editors, Vermont Journal of Environmental Law
Trump’s Border Wall: Proposed Immigration Solution, But at What Environmental Cost?
April 11, 2019 by Stephanie Barbanell Public Lands Regulations WildlifeThe proposed US-Mexico border wall may stop the migration of people, but what happens when it does stop the migration of animals?
With Great Power Comes Great (Eco) Responsibility - How Blockchain is Bad for the Environment
April 6, 2019 by Kevin Hotchkiss Energy International Renewable EnergyBlockchain has been hailed as the future of technology. Although innovative, the system revolves around "proof of work," a process that is resource intensive simply for the sake of being resource intensive. How does this technological innovation collide with the international push for sustainable development
Clarifying the Endangered Species Act’s “Distinct Population Segment” Policy Through the Lens of Grizzly Bears
April 5, 2019 by Max Chaffetz Endangered Species Environmental Law Review Syndicate Federal Rollbacks Litigation Regulations WildlifeHow does the Endangered Species Act’s “Distinct Population Segment” policy apply to the iconic grizzly bear? Read more in this analysis posted via the Environmental Law Review Syndicate.
By Max Chaffetz, Managing Editor, Virginia Environmental Law Journal
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?
China's Green Desert
March 28, 2019 by Timothy Park Endangered Species Forests International Natural Resources Public Lands WildlifeChina 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.
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?