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Tesla’s Trajectory

What do recent developments teach us about the world?

Recent news about Tesla sheds light on the company’s future, the global EV market, crony capitalism, not to mention the state of American democracy. It may also say something about Elon Musk’s role in the company. That’s a lot of information wrapped up in Tesla’s stock prices and related developments. Overall, this is good news for the environment but bad news for democracy.

Trump & Environmental Policy: The Sequel, Part II

Expect a lot of the same, but there could be some new twists.

Trump’s basic thrust is to eliminate environmental protection, just as he tried to do in his first term. But there are some new factors — new faces like Kennedy and Musk, and new developments like the massive investments sparked by Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. Both Trump and the resistance will be better organized. In one way, you could think of this as a fascinating social experiment — but one with potentially devastating consequences for public health, climate change, and the future of the planet.

The Dangerous Hypocrisy of Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to slash government and regulations for a Trump administration—even though California regulations helped build his companies.

Our chances of helping avoid the most catastrophic climate disruptions just dimmed dramatically. Donald Trump’s victory and self-declared mandate means a lot of things—among them, that crucial climate and environmental policies are threatened like never before. There will be plenty to say in coming days about what this means for America’s role in the world …

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California Can Protect Climate Policies—and Pocketbooks

Lawmakers can use climate policies to alleviate some cost burdens. They should also resist the narrative that climate progress is driving affordability concerns.

The Multiple Goals of Climate Policy

Effective climate policy requires consideration of efficiency, equity, technological innovation, carbon reductions and political feasibility

Trump & Environmental Policy: The Sequel, Part I

Expect a lot of the same, but there could be some new twists.

NEPA in the Supreme Court — On the Eve of Oral Argument

Some thoughts about how the Court should define some limits on indirect effects.

A Framework for Equity and Local Leadership in the EV Transition

New tools to help local governments plan for equitable and effective investments

Should We Do Permitting Reform?

What is at stake with the Manchin bill.

EPA Grants California’s Waivers for Clean Cars and Clean Trucks

By finally granting the Advanced Clean Car II waiver, the agency just undercut Trump’s planned attack on electric vehicles.

Our Mission: Keeping Hope Alive

If you read Legal Planet, you know the work of the environmental law centers at Berkeley and UCLA is critical. Now is the time to support it.

Good & Bad Environmental News From the U.S. Supreme Court

Escalating Legal Attacks on California’s Longstanding Clean Air Act “Waiver” Authority

Test Your Knowledge of Climate Law

How much do you really know about the law relating to climate change?

Elon Musk

What do recent developments teach us about the world?

Expect a lot of the same, but there could be some new twists.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to slash government and regulations for a Trump administration—even though California regulations helped build his companies.

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Climate policy is changing rapidly. Stay in the loop with expert analysis via email Monday - Friday.

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A recent study emphasizes the role of policy mixes in driving short-term emissions reductions

Recent Department of Energy report indicates that the trade may be worth it

What do recent developments teach us about the world?

Before even taking office, Trump has confirmed that “normality” is out the window.

It was a pretty good year for the environment – until November 5, that is.

How much do you really know about the law relating to climate change?

Clean air. Clean water. We receive these public goods every day without payment, as gifts from everyone to all of us.

Coal is piling up, unused, at powerplants across the country

Does the IRA have staying power?

How to expand climate policy to new places and new sectors

Lawmakers can use climate policies to alleviate some cost burdens. They should also resist the narrative that climate progress is driving affordability concerns.

Effective climate policy requires consideration of efficiency, equity, technological innovation, carbon reductions and political feasibility

Expect a lot of the same, but there could be some new twists.

Some thoughts about how the Court should define some limits on indirect effects.

New tools to help local governments plan for equitable and effective investments

What is at stake with the Manchin bill.

By finally granting the Advanced Clean Car II waiver, the agency just undercut Trump’s planned attack on electric vehicles.

If you read Legal Planet, you know the work of the environmental law centers at Berkeley and UCLA is critical. Now is the time to support it.

Escalating Legal Attacks on California’s Longstanding Clean Air Act “Waiver” Authority

How much do you really know about the law relating to climate change?