It may not seem entirely obvious that simple best management practices like tarping outdoor equipment, covering trash cans and sweeping dust and scraps from industrial activity can make a big difference when a catastrophic weather event or natural disaster hits—it is those measures that filter contaminants before they enter waterways and when storms hit.
Amid a bona fide housing crisis facing California, the state has turned to a powerful and controversial new solution: the Builder’s Remedy. The Builder’s Remedy, found in the State’s Housing Accountability Act, is an emergency tool designed to create housing at an unprecedented rate.
This week, the city of Palos Verdes Estates settled a high profile, eight-year long, lawsuit brought by two surfers seeking better and full access to a popular surfing spot. The "Bay Boys" lawsuit alleged that locals acted as a gang, harassing outsiders trying to surf at Lunada Bay.
When discussing how certain chemicals have become so common in our soil, air, and water, people often ask, "How did things get this bad?" One reason is the difference in how countries handle chemical safety.
Environmental law is more than just knowing the rules—it's about understanding the science behind our planet's challenges. From pollution to climate change, lawyers need to grasp scientific concepts to make strong legal arguments.
While the majority of the country may focus on any number of cases coming out of the U.S. Supreme Court this term, environmental lawyers were awaiting the decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, and Relentless v. Department of Commerce.
While wind energy is important for the environment because it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, wind farms face environmental challenges. These challenges include impacts on soil and groundwater, water quality, and handling hazardous waste during both construction and operation.
