Environment PFAS: The newest chemical du jour Steven M. Siros Fast-evolving science, regulation, public perception, and, of course, litigation—that’s just the start. PFAS is no flash in the pan—this emerging chemical is likely to stick around.
Environment The Trump administration’s withdrawal of California’s Clean Air Act preemption waiver in the SAFE Rule Trish McCubbin EPA has announced that it will not agree to a waiver for California of rules regulating mobile source emissions; predictably litigation has started.
Environment Leaving it in the ground: Examining recent proposals to ban fossil fuel extraction on America’s public lands Dustin Charles Elliott Driven by calls for action on climate change, Democratic presidential candidates’ proposals to ban fossil fuel leasing on public lands may disrupt the nation’s energy landscape
Environment Time keeps on slipping, slipping: Seventh Circuit rules RCRA settlement triggers CERCLA statute of limitations David L. Rieser CERCLA practitioners should be aware of the latest U.S. Court of Appeals decision ruling that a RCRA cleanup triggers the three-year statute of limitations.
Environment Direct air capture: An emerging necessity to fight climate change Michael B. Gerrard We may be past the point at which climate change can be addressed through emission reductions alone. Direct air capture of CO2 poses challenges but may be part of the solution.
Environment Developing sites for sea-level-rise and climate-change resiliency Kevin Reid Murray Resilience and sustainability require site planning and engineering for changing climate conditions and extreme weather patterns.
Environment In Brief John R. Jacus State PFAS rules reversed, children lack standing for climate suit, TSCA rules remanded to consider legacy uses, tribal treaty fishing rights trump farmers’ water rights, and more!
Environment Nouveau, neues, new, and novel—The 49th Spring Conference Norman A. Dupont Plan to join your colleagues in the Windy City, Chicago, for exceptional CLE programming and networking opportunities.
Environment Views from the Chair Karen A. Mignone The chair reports on the Section’s second Environmental Summit of the Americas, held in Mexico City in January, and the foundation it provides.