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The Wilderness Act and climate change

Changing the Wilderness Act to respond to climate change is a terrible idea

The Wilderness Act is one of the iconic pieces of environmental legislation, and it is 50 years old this year. It created a process and management standard by which millions of acres of relatively undeveloped federal land were protected from development and most forms of active human management. These lands are to be managed, as …

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U.S. Supreme Court Deals Blow to National Rails-to-Trails Movement

Justices Hand Property Owners Another Important Win, With Public Access the Loser

Some U.S. Supreme Court decisions blow through American jurisprudence like a hurricane. Others slip into the law books quietly, like the proverbial cat’s paws. Today’s Court decision in Marvin M. Brandt Revocable Trust v. United States falls into the latter category: largely overlooked by Court followers and the media, but with the potential to have …

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Breaking News: Interior Nominee Blocked

HuffPost reports: Republicans have blocked President Barack Obama’s pick for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department because of a flap over oil leases in Utah. In a 57-39 Senate vote, Democrats fell short of the 60 votes they would have needed to advance the nominee past GOP obstacles. It’s the first time Republicans …

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Are Front Lawns Unconstitutional?

In California, They Are

How Much Rain is L.A. Capturing?

Local measures like Measure W are working. But more needs to be done to capture stormwater and rainwater.

50 Years Ago: Environmental Law in 1973

Five decades back, the country was in the midst of unprecedented environmental ferment.

Unraveling Hydrogen: Part I

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

Here’s a New Acronym: CBAM. You’re Going to be Seeing It a Lot.

The EU has taken a major step to pressure global industries to clean up their act.

Tightening the Net

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals

…In Which I Attempt To Read My Water Bill

Failure To Install Smart Water Meters Is Wasting Billions of Gallons Each Year

The fight over California’s greenhouse gas and ZEV car standards continues

UCLA Clinic files amicus brief on behalf of Sen. Carper and Rep. Pallone to uphold standards

The Obesity Pandemic

It’s a global phenomenon, with poorly understood causes. But there’s no point in blaming the victims.

Is Bipartisanship Possible?

It’s not easy in today’s polarized politics. But maybe it’s not completely off the table.

A Dangerous Disruption

A startup firm proposes to sell dubious carbon credits from stratospheric aerosol injection

The Obesity Pandemic

It’s a global phenomenon, with poorly understood causes. But there’s no point in blaming the victims.

The fight over California’s greenhouse gas and ZEV car standards continues

UCLA Clinic files amicus brief on behalf of Sen. Carper and Rep. Pallone to uphold standards

A New Birth of Housing?

Omnibus’ “Baby YIMBY” Bill Offers An Opportunity For Cities — And For Advocates

…In Which I Attempt To Read My Water Bill

Failure To Install Smart Water Meters Is Wasting Billions of Gallons Each Year

The Year Ahead

Here are the top ten environment and energy developments to watch for.

Tightening the Net

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals

LA’s big step toward building electrification

Los Angeles is about to require that new buildings be electric, but there’s a bigger decarbonization hurdle waiting.

Unraveling Hydrogen: Part I

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

Single Subject = Single Stupidity

New House Rule Designed To Cause Dysfunction

public lands

Changing the Wilderness Act to respond to climate change is a terrible idea

Justices Hand Property Owners Another Important Win, With Public Access the Loser

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In California, They Are

Local measures like Measure W are working. But more needs to be done to capture stormwater and rainwater.

Five decades back, the country was in the midst of unprecedented environmental ferment.

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

The EU has taken a major step to pressure global industries to clean up their act.

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals

Failure To Install Smart Water Meters Is Wasting Billions of Gallons Each Year

UCLA Clinic files amicus brief on behalf of Sen. Carper and Rep. Pallone to uphold standards

It’s a global phenomenon, with poorly understood causes. But there’s no point in blaming the victims.

It’s not easy in today’s polarized politics. But maybe it’s not completely off the table.

A startup firm proposes to sell dubious carbon credits from stratospheric aerosol injection

It’s a global phenomenon, with poorly understood causes. But there’s no point in blaming the victims.

UCLA Clinic files amicus brief on behalf of Sen. Carper and Rep. Pallone to uphold standards

Omnibus’ “Baby YIMBY” Bill Offers An Opportunity For Cities — And For Advocates

Failure To Install Smart Water Meters Is Wasting Billions of Gallons Each Year

Here are the top ten environment and energy developments to watch for.

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals

Los Angeles is about to require that new buildings be electric, but there’s a bigger decarbonization hurdle waiting.

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

New House Rule Designed To Cause Dysfunction