November 6, 2023
by Berit DeGrandpre
Litigation
Regulations
The Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider the Chevron doctrine this term. This article explores why overruling or limiting the doctrine may not have a watershed impact on environmental law.
October 30, 2023
by Kathryn Blanco
Air
Fossil Fuels
Oil and Gas
Amid growing concern over the health and climate impacts of natural gas appliances, the Washington, D.C. council has proposed a solution with the Healthy Homes Act.
October 26, 2023
by Cameron Bonnell
Litigation
In recent years, the Supreme Court has taken steps to constrain government regulatory authority. The Court is gearing up to push even further in its current term, with potentially broad-reaching implications on the government’s authority to regulate the environment.
October 23, 2023
by Philip Vachon
State and Local
Sustainability
We need a consumer economy centered around "libraries of things" so we can do more with less.
October 19, 2023
by Sera Simpson
Air
Climate change
Carbon capture and storage is a complicated technology whose use and value confuses many. To address this confusion, this article explains the importance of carbon capture and provides solutions to support its development.
October 16, 2023
by Chris Gaarder
State and Local
If a college student makes a sound, have they created a significant environmental effect?
October 12, 2023
by Julie Tolmie
Energy
Litigation
To prevent more devastating wildfires and take advantage of a recent surge in federal funding, utilities should invest in improving electrical infrastructure.
October 10, 2023
by Jesse Valente
Climate change
Energy
Oil and Gas
As COP28 approaches, this article explores the controversial role of big oil in climate talks and questions whether their involvement could compromise the summit's goals for urgent climate action.
October 6, 2023
by Connor Kolet
Climate change
Regulations
State and Local
After New York City experienced shocking flash floods on September 29th, its lack of long-term solutions to chronic flooding has come under media scrutiny. In this article, Connor Kolet addresses the shortcomings of new short-term disclosure policies for renters in flood zones, and why more needs to be done for low income and vulnerable tenants.
October 2, 2023
by Agnes Enochs
Air
Climate change
Litigation
State and Local
July 2023 was the hottest month on record. As extreme temperatures become the norm, many workers find themselves without adequate workplace protections. With heat-related deaths on the rise, more must be done to secure workers' safety in a warming world.