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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.

Whose Major Questions Doctrine?

There are two versions of the doctrine. One of them is more dangerous.

My Farewell to UCLA

Leaving UCLA to join Earthjustice is exciting, and bittersweet, for me

A Dangerous Disruption

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

Is Bipartisanship Possible?

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

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ 10 Most Important Environmental Law Decisions of 2022

Climate Change, Water Rights, Environmental Justice & Federalism Issues Highlighted the Ninth Circuit’s Prodigious Environmental Docket This Year

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.