Despite its constant chaos, the Trump administration is at base quite consistent in its approach to both international law and climate change — it seeks to minimize international cooperation while maximizing greenhouse gas emissions. No surprise, then, that the Secretaries of State, Energy, Commerce and Transportation last month issued a joint statement critical of the … Continue reading "The Trump Administration takes on the International Maritime Organization"| Legal Planet
It sounds cliché, but when you face a crisis, it helps to remember times that you’ve overcome adversity. That’s the power of history. And it’s one of the reasons I think the new PBS documentary “Clearing the Air: The War on Smog” is crucial to share right now. In the 1940s, dark, smoky clouds crept … Continue reading "How to Dissent? Learn American History"| Legal Planet
Environmental law helped create a world awash in toxic chemicals. Regulation can operate as a form of green industrial policy for chemicals.| Legal Planet