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Paul Ehrlich and The Bet

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UCLA’s Alejandro Camacho discusses his new book and the lessons we can learn from prior generations of environmental advocates.

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Some climate scientists are calling attention to yet another alarming recent climate trend: Earth’s declining reflectivity and what it may mean for feedback effects on future warming.

What Happens When Trump is in Charge of Nuclear Reactor Safety?

In the Trump Era, approval by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission may not mean much.

The Complexity of California Housing Law

Byzantine statutory provisions in state housing law may produce unintended consequences

Challenging Hegseth’s National Security Gambit

Hegseth may not have as much power as he thinks to run roughshod over the Endangered Species Act.

Climate Issues in the 2026 Governor’s Race: Housing and Climate

Fifth in a series of posts outlining key challenges and opportunities facing California’s next governor.

Dear UNFCCC, Subnational Governments are Key to Protecting Forests

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Democratic Governors and the A-word

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Judicial Review of the Hegseth Gambit

Hegseth and the “God Squad” may have just stepped into a morass.