Environment Corporate social responsibility in an era of COVID-19 Roger Martella The strong corporate response to the COVID-19 pandemic is reinforcing the importance of corporate social responsibility, and setting up greater accountability for the future.
Environment Much ado about CEQ: The uncertain effects of proposed NEPA streamlining regulations Carlos Romo CEQ proposes the first major NEPA regulations in 40 years, but it is to be determined whether they will substantially change the scope of environmental reviews.
Environment Scientific uncertainty and the Council on Environmental Quality’s proposed changes to its National Environmental Policy Act regulations Steph Tai Sound environmental decisions depend on evaluating not only the effects of proposed actions, but also scientific uncertainties; the NEPA Update may hinder such evaluation.
Environment Pipelines, communities, and the environment: The growing complexities of siting Hannah Wiseman Growth of construction of oil and gas pipelines has resulted in environmental litigation under public lands laws, NEPA, and other statutes.
Environment Emerging trends in RCRA citizen suits Ame Wellman Lewis and Maureen Mitchell RCRA citizen suits have changed dramatically involving a wider scope of claims, including climate change and emerging contaminants that raise novel issues for courts and counsel.
Environment EPA poised to overhaul Lead and Copper Rule for Drinking Water Allison A. Torrence EPA’s revised rule would require public water systems to proactively reduce lead in drinking water.
Environment How and why state and local governments are suing the fossil-fuel industry for the costs of adapting to climate change Matthew J. Sanders States and local governments, saddled with the increasing costs of adapting to climate change, are turning to now-established public-tort theories to hold oil companies accountable.
Energy What is the future of the Bidding Rounds in the Mexican hydrocarbon sector? Luigi Iacobi Pontones Brito, Rosa Martha Manjarrez Trejo, and Isaac Alejandro Castillo Cordero An uncertain future awaits Mexico’s promising Energy Reform.
Environment In Brief John R. Jacus EPA’s advisory committee policy is vacated, MATS rule reconsideration is ordered, the Rule of Capture is resurrected in Pennsylvania, an endangered mussels suit is dismissed, and more!
Environment Private permitting of “take” of endangered species under section 10 of the Endangered Species Act: The Habitat Conservation Plan Karin T. O’Connell The fundamental requirements of a conservation plan to accompany a permit application for “take” of endangered species by a private party.
Environment Views from the Chair Karen A. Mignone The Section chair encourages Section members to support National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition activities.
