Cruise Ship Crackdown: Federal Judge Demands More from Polluting Cruise Line Executives
October 31, 2019 by Trevor Herden Chemicals Litigation OceansBy Lauren Griffith, Staff Contributor
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Forest Fires: A Concern that Warrants More Attention
October 26, 2019 by Sara Douki Air Climate change Endangered Species International Natural Resources WildlifeBy Austin Holtshouser, Staff Contributor
With 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.
Should Solar Advocates Reconsider Net Metering?
October 21, 2019 by Dani Brooks Energy Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Renewable EnergyBy Nick Gill, Staff Contributor
Although net metering has incentivized residential customers to switch from fossil fuel to solar energy, its pricing model confuses customers and shifts costs, making it untenable in the long-term.
The Overlooked Effects of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide, and How They Should Inform Environmental Policy
October 10, 2019 by Bryce BrendaBy Wyatt Kayne, Staff Contributor.
Scientists frequently warn carbon dioxide is a primary culprit of rising global temperatures and its associated problems. Nevertheless, studies suggest fixating on reducing carbon dioxide emissions may not be the most effective, efficient, or worthwhile way to combat climate change.
Amidst Climate Protests, Climate Refugee Remains Undefined
October 9, 2019 by Camilla Brandfield-HarveyBy Salma Shitia, Staff Contributor
The 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.
Going Beyond: When Can Courts Look Past the Record in an APA Review?
August 15, 2019 by De Vann SagoBy James D. Cromley & J. Michael Showalter, Guest Contributors, Schiff Hardin
A recent Supreme Court decision indicates that at times, courts may be able to look beyond the existing administrative record when reviewing administrative decisions. In Department of Commerce v. New York, the Court looked beyond the record and blocked an agency decision that found to be based on a “contrived,” pretextual rationale.
Air Quality Information: Protecting Children from Air Pollution
May 16, 2019 by Sang KooBy Marly Mentor, Staff Contributor
How is air pollution affecting children and what measures can we take to protect them?
Duck, Duck, Sued! – CERCLA’s Game of Contribution Tag
April 27, 2019 by Rebecca Strauss Chemicals LitigationBy Sean Murphy, Staff Contributor
Imagine 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 Caitlin Meagher State and LocalBy Ilse P. Johnson, Staff Contributor.
Whether 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 Georgetown Environmental Law Review Environmental Law Review Syndicate Oceans Plastic pollutionBy Abigail Hogan and Alexander Steinbach, Staff Editors, Vermont Journal of Environmental Law
Is it time to retire single-use plastics? Read more in this analysis posted via the Environmental Law Review Syndicate.