Environmental Protection Agency

The Supreme Court’s Wetland Saga Continues

The Supreme Court’s Wetland Saga Continues

Rejecting federal agencies’ interpretation of the Clean Water Act, the Supreme Court limits the application of federal law over wetlands.

The Pervasive Problem of Forever Chemicals

The Pervasive Problem of Forever Chemicals

Experts discuss challenges in regulating PFAS chemicals and suggest opportunities for finding solutions.

Supreme Court Crushes the United States’ Ability to Mitigate Climate Change

Supreme Court Crushes the United States’ Ability to Mitigate Climate Change

Rejecting EPA’s ability to reshape the coal industry, the Court forecasts invalidating future agency actions.  

A Dangerous, Even if Expected, Opinion on Climate

A Dangerous, Even if Expected, Opinion on Climate

The Supreme Court casts a shadow across the regulatory state in opinion limiting EPA’s ability to fight climate change.

Reexamining the Renewable Fuel Standard in Letter and Spirit

Reexamining the Renewable Fuel Standard in Letter and Spirit

In a recent case, the Supreme Court failed to address the purpose of exemptions from EPA’s renewable fuel standard.

EPA, Explain Yourself

EPA, Explain Yourself

Scholar advocates using the Administrative Procedure Act to address EPA’s inter-regulatory contradictions.

Industrialized Agricultural Facilities’ Impact on U.S. Waters

Industrialized Agricultural Facilities’ Impact on U.S. Waters

Experts say that EPA’s limited authority over concentrated animal feeding operations perpetuates pollution.

The Vanishing Federal Role in Enforcing Our Environmental Laws

The Vanishing Federal Role in Enforcing Our Environmental Laws

The Trump Administration has degraded environmental enforcement, favoring polluters over citizens’ interests.

Closing a Concocted Clean Water Act Loophole

Closing a Concocted Clean Water Act Loophole

Congressional intent and clear statutory text promote common-sense enforcement of federal water regulations.

Are Biofuels Doing More Harm Than Good?

Are Biofuels Doing More Harm Than Good?

Scholar argues that greater regulation of biofuels is needed to promote environmental justice.

EPA Proposes to Accelerate Its Permit Appeal Process

EPA Proposes to Accelerate Its Permit Appeal Process

A proposed rule to speed up administrative decision-making could have unintended consequences.

The Pandemic and Industry Opportunism

The Pandemic and Industry Opportunism

EPA fails to hold environmental polluters responsible during the COVID-19 crisis.