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EPA Close to Settling Lawsuit on Pebble Mine

Expert BlogTaryn Kiekow Heimer
The U.S. EPA and Northern Dynasty Minerals—the company behind the Pebble Mine proposed in Bristol Bay, Alaska—told a federal judge that they are close to settling litigation over the mine and expect to announce an agreement tomorrow.

Massive Support for the Paris Agreement—A Running Tally

Expert BlogHan Chen
Trump wants to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement. That would be a disaster. Here is a running tally of the thousands of people and organizations that have spoken out in support of the Paris Agreement. It’s already clear…

Congress Threatens to Stifle Public Voice in Decision-Making

Expert BlogNora Apter
Perhaps more so than any other environmental law, the National Environmental Policy Act ensures critical protections not only for our public health, safety, and environment but also for public participation, transparency, and government oversight.

State Policies and Electricity Markets: Harmony or Conflict?

Expert BlogMiles Farmer
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is examining the intersection between state energy policies and the wholesale electricity markets it regulates. How FERC will ultimately address state policies is unclear (especially with three empty commissioner seats), but what is clear…

Climate Data: Chicago Leads on “Think Globally, Act Locally”

Expert BlogHenry Henderson
In this moment where the Trump administration seems adamant about abdicating their responsibilities to protect the nation and the world against the ravages of climate change, state and local action has become all the more essential.