Regarding clean water regulations, permits are required only if they affect specified waters. For example, a federal wetland fill permit under the Clean Water Act is only required if the waters to be filled are…
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Regulations and lawsuits surrounding PFAS – “the forever chemical” – are only increasing. Companies like 3M and DuPont have settled PFAS lawsuits for billions of dollars, and new regulations and laws seek to restrict the…
Oregon’s decision to implement the Clean Air Regulatory Bill (CARB Act) has been a notable development in the ongoing effort to address environmental concerns and enhance air quality within the state. While the primary focus…
Introduction The House of Representatives’ newly passed debt ceiling bill has created waves across numerous sectors. One such area greatly affected by this legislation is the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a cornerstone of environmental…
In a landmark decision (Sackett v. EPA) that will significantly reshape environmental law and policy, the United States Supreme Court recently redefined the scope of the term “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). This redefinition…
In our rapidly developing world, light pollution has become a pervasive problem that affects both human health and the natural environment. Excessive artificial light disrupts ecosystems, interferes with astronomical observations, and disrupts the sleep patterns…