by Jorge Roman | Mar 13, 2024 | Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law
This article is part of a three-part series on the environmental consequences of the REINS Act. The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (“REINS Act” or “Act”) is a legislative proposal that seeks the amendment of the Congressional Review Act...
by Robin Happel | Dec 1, 2023 | Constitutional Law, Environmental Law
Introduction In recent years, states across the U.S. have threatened to cut ties with banks and asset managers that incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) screening into their accounting, or otherwise screen for climate risk. Although this movement...
by Brooke Wood | Sep 27, 2023 | Climate Change, Climate Resilient Development, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, Land Use
Our world is in the midst of an unprecedented environmental crisis, marked by the escalating frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and shifting precipitation patterns. This dire situation underscores the critical importance of Climate...
by Jillian Houle | Mar 26, 2023 | climate change, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law
Climate Migration Anthropogenic climate change is arguably the problem of our generation. Unchecked burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, unsustainable development practices, industrial agriculture, and the global transportation sector are just a few examples of the...
