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Taking A Data-Driven Tour of Air Pollution Law

Legal Planet

It surveys the economic literature to find out what the data tells us about emission trading systems, the effects of pollutants, and effects of imposing tougher regulatory requirements in areas that failed to meet national air quality standards. By and large, the papers support the utility of regulation.

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The Ten Most Important U.S. Environmental Laws

Legal Planet

In choosing the top environmental laws, I wanted to focus on those with the largest impacts on the environment, not just those that are most important to environmental lawyers or best known. I included all laws passed in the U.S., not just federal regulatory laws, and some of my selections may not be what you expected.

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Massachusetts Launches Cumulative Impact Analysis Regulations for Air Quality Permits Near Environmental Justice Populations

Law and Environment

On March 29, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) released highly anticipated amendments to its air pollution regulations as required by the environmental justice provisions of the 2021 Climate Roadmap Act.

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State Air Regulations Can Go Above and Beyond National Standards 

Legal Planet

States and local air quality regulators have the legal authority to set particulate matter (PM), ozone, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions standards and adopt regulations for these pollutants when they are already in attainment of the national ambient air quality standards ( NAAQS ) set by the U.S.

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A Guide to Environmental Law Centers

Legal Planet

Many law schools consider public service a key part of their missions. More than most people appreciate, they play an important role in public policy in areas as diverse as intellectual property, criminal justice, and environmental law. With that in mind, I’ve tried to put together a list of environmental law centers.

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Now You’re in Law School. What Should You Take?

Legal Planet

On Monday, I explained why this is an especially urgent time for new law students to be thinking about the climate crisis and how they can contribute as lawyers. This is going to be a growth area for law firms and correspondingly an attractive career path for new lawyers. Land Use Law.

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NEPA in the Supreme Court (Part II)

Legal Planet

One issue in the Seven Counties case is whether the impact statement should discuss air pollution caused by refining the oil shipped over the proposed rail line. The argument is that the Board shouldn’t have to consider that because EPA has authority to regulate air pollution, not the Board. It chose not to do so.