What's New in Environmental Law

By Jordan (JP) Sammis, F25 Environmental Clinic student “ESG” (Environmental, Social, and Governance) evaluates how a company’s operations affect the environment, society, and its internal management practices. The environmental pillar measures a company’s greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, sustainability, and waste; the social pillar assesses how the company affects its… read more 

by Alex Rivera, F25 Environmental Clinic student When the European Union (EU) announced plans to accelerate its ban on Russian natural gas imports, it stood as a reminder that energy isn’t just “fuel,” but one of the most consequential geopolitical tools of our modern history. Handled well, it can be… read more 

by Peyton Barrett, F25 Environmental Clinic student Daniel P. Sulmasy, Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University, wrote in a 2013 essay that “Every ethos implies a mythos.” He asserted that the actions we take are necessarily informed by the stories we tell ourselves “about some very… read more 

by Emily Zenner, F25 Environmental Clinic student In far West Texas, the city of El Paso sits right on the border with Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. As a large and historic town (for reasons beyond Marty Robbins’ classic song), El Paso is the perfect example of “a border city,” where its… read more 

by Mrinmoy Chakrabarti, F25 Environmental Clinic student Greenwashing lawsuits are legal actions brought against corporations for falsely advertising that their products, services and/or operations are more environmental friendly than they actually are. These lawsuits generally allege that these corporations have gained consumer trust and unfair financial advantage through such deceptive… read more 

Employee of a solar panel installation company on the roof during the assembly of a photovoltaic system installation by Adam Earl King, F25 Environmental Clinic Student Solar for All (SFA) was a $7 billion program designed to build out solar for low-income communities across the US.1 SFA was part of… read more 

by Jack Reboul, F25 Environmental Clinic Student The Everglades is a two-million-acre wetland ecosystem that spans across central and South Florida.[1] Known for its diverse wildlife, the Everglades supports over 360 bird species.[2] The region also serves as the natural habitat to twenty-seven species of snakes and a great diversity… read more 

by Karolyn Raj, F25 Environmental Clinic Student This year the EPA announced it will end its environmental justice initiatives.[1] Environmental justice addresses disparities in environmental concerns for under-resourced communities. For example, the Houston Ship Channel is a hotspot for industrial pollutants, and contaminated materials are often placed in Black and… read more 

By Anita Basavaraju, F25 Environmental Clinic Student Environmental Justice refers to the just treatment and meaningful inclusion of all people in environmental decision-making, with a focus on ensuring equitable access to a healthy environment. The tenets of Environmental Justice gained prominence in the 1980s, when predominantly African American communities in… read more 

By William Nisimblat, F25 Environmental Clinic Student The Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, protecting over 1.5 million acres. Known for its extensive biodiversity in both flora and fauna, the Everglades is one of the Country’s natural gems. However, this biodiversity is under threat… read more