EcoPerspectives
EcoPerspectives is an environmental law-focused blog discussing current developments in environmental law, proposals to achieve more environmentally-friendly outcomes, and unique perspectives on environmental concerns impacting the global world we all live in.
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Withdrawing from the UN Climate Negotiations: Cascading Mistakes from the Trump Administration By Rachel Westrate No one was particularly shocked when one of President Trump’s first acts upon returning to...

Justice and Equity in Community Forestry: An Enigmatic Dogma? By Aayush Gautam[1] In 1987, the Brutland Commission offered the world a new vision with the report “Our Common Future”: a...

Can You Dig It? Artificial Pond Construction in Vermont By Dane Whitman “What I have observed of the pond is no less true in ethics. It is the law of...

Making it Personal: The Role of Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Climate Change Litigation By Grace McGuire Climate change litigation involves many players but follows a familiar script. Plaintiffs stake...

The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Powering an Equitable Transition By Lakshita Dey Electric vehicles (EVs) are powering a transformative revolution, paving the way for a cleaner, greener future. EVs offer a...

A Power Grab: The Future of Federal Leadership in Energy Transmission Regulation By Daniela Ricardo In a recent onslaught of executive orders, the Trump Administration has made clear that energy...

Analyzing Legal Contradictions Between Michigan’s Energy Laws and the Natural Resource Act: Challenges and Policy Tips By Haleigh Smith Michigan’s energy and environmental laws have experienced significant evolution in recent...

Food Fight: Can State Bans on Cultivated Meat Survive Federal Preemption? By Anthony Corradi Modern industrial agriculture’s negative impacts on animal welfare, public health, and the environment are some...

Slithering Toward Trouble: A Call for Regulatory Action for Florida’s Snake Plants By Katherine Cantor Florida faces an ongoing battle against invasive species. Although there are some state, county,...
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