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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On the Chopping Block: Trump Administration Moves to Rescind ESA Regulations Protecting Imperiled Species By Delcianna J. Winders The U.S. Supreme Court heralded the Endangered Species Act (ESA or Act)...
State Greenwashing Litigation: California Taking Steps Forward as Federal Enforcement Wanes By Matthew McGovern On September 23, 2024, the Attorney General of California sued ExxonMobil (“Exxon”) and its subsidiaries, alleging...
U.S. Supreme Court Narrowly Construes Permitting Program Under the Clean Water Act, Limiting EPA’s Authority By Stuart Silverman On March 4, 2025, in City and County of San Francisco...
Balancing Environmental Protection with Economic Development: The Greenland Mining Dilemma By Suhana Roy “The principle of sustainable development is a principle of international law that reconciles the right to development...
War Fuels Ecocide: How Militarism Drives Environmental Destruction By Kaya Mark If you asked most people how they feel about war, the odds are they would say war is bad....
Climate Change and World Conflict: A Crucial Juncture By Ian Lopez As the world approaches a critical juncture on climate and energy policies in the face of accelerating global warming,...
A Comparison of the Biden and Trump Administration’s Energy Policy and Coal Leasing in the Powder River Basin by Drew Collins The 2024 election of President Trump brings rapid changes...
Supplement to: THE TOXIC DIVIDE: INTERNATIONAL WASTE DUMPING AND THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY By Christine Paul This blog is a supplement to an original article published by Vermont Journal...
With Global Fishing Fleets, Justice Walks the Plank By Ilinca Johnson What happens when poorly regulated fishery harvest practices lead industry to exploit vulnerable, impoverished communities? Global Fishing Fleets (“GFFs”)...
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