history

Six Things to Know about Rights of Nature

Rights of Nature protest sign

More than 500 Rights of Nature laws and policies have been passed globally. Here’s how to make sense of this nascent movement — or movements.

This Fall, I have been co-teaching a course on Rights of Nature with the historian Jill Lepore. This is the first time either of us have taught the subject and it has proven a wonderful opportunity to explore with our students this emerging movement — one that some have praised as “A Legal Revolution That …

Continue reading “Six Things to Know about Rights of Nature”

CONTINUE READING

Join Our Mailing List

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

TRENDING

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.

The Morning After

Given Trump’s victory, what can be done to save the planet?

California Must Not Abandon its Climate Leadership

California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been successful. CARB should update the program without undermining its fundamental features.

NEPA in the Supreme Court (Part I)

A pending case could mean radical retrenchment of a foundational environmental law.

New This Thanksgiving: Toxic Turkey

Losing the farm to PFAS, or losing PFAS on the farm?

CPUC Should Set a Date for Closing Aliso Canyon

A proposed decision on the gas facility gives too much deference to SoCalGas regarding the future of gas demand and misses an opportunity to set a clear mandate.

A To-Do List For Biden

The clock is ticking, but there’s still time for a few important last things.

Small, Medium, and Large Things to Do Today

Three ideas for simple, personal, and tangible ways to react to the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

President-Elect Trump vs. California: What Lies Ahead?

Will It Be Environmental Law & Policy Deja Vu All Over Again? Or Even Worse?

Trump-Proofing Time at the California Legislature?

Governor Newsom has called a special session for December 2nd. How can California lawmakers ensure California’s climate and environmental progress in the years ahead?