How Evolving Investment Law is Contributing to Climate Change
Aila Herenda
As governments increasingly adopt aggressive climate policies to accelerate the energy transition, international investment law has emerged as a potential constraint on regulatory action. The standards used by arbitral
Proposed Clean Water Act Section 401 Rulemaking: States and Tribes Would Lose More Ability to Protect Environment
Kevin Tahara
Another day, another brick removed from the wall of environmental protection by the Trump administration. In January of 2026, the Environmental
Green Rules in Gray Zones: Domestic Regulation of Environmental Damage in Conflict
Maya Granderson
During times of armed conflict, military strategists, government officials, and leaders grapple with a multitude of considerations when determining their strategies. However, one critical aspect that
Rethinking Waste: How Weak Definitions of Beneficial Use Prevent Efficient Allocation of Water in California
Max Cassell
There is no true market for water in California. To be sure, most of the people who use water in California do buy
The Missing Player in American Energy Expansion: The Arbitrary Fight Against Wind Power
Caitlyn Bell
The United States runs on energy, and with the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), this need has grown and will continue to grow.[1] However,
Thinking Through Lansing’s Downtown Revitalization Efforts Using an Environmental Justice Framework
Claire Hipps
I grew up in Lansing, Michigan, which always felt like a sleepy town. Now, each time I visit, there is a new business, high-rise, or construction site
A Case Study in Data Center Development: Minnesota’s Cross-Roads Moment
Sadie Henderson
Last November, S&P Global wrote that “[d]ata centers and related high-tech investment activities have already become a key driver of US [GDP] growth.”[1] The growth in data
Environmental Destruction in Conflict: Legal Frameworks and the Challenges of Post-Conflict Recovery
Anna Nguyen
Introduction
In Tehran, citizens describe the sky as “apocalyptic.”[1] The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran most recently hit oil deposits, triggering catastrophic environmental and public health
Rushing Repeal: Why the ‘Good Cause’ Shortcut Could Backfire on Agencies and the Environment
Maya Granderson
From his first term in office, President Donald Trump has made it his mission to rid American industries of “the never-ending growth of red
