EELU News And Events
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Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy
As the federal government moves to eliminate U.S. climate rules, companies still face pressure to be better stewards of the planet Read MoreApr. 11, 2025
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The EELU 2025 State of the Environment Conference
Faculty, policymakers, and experts discussed a range of issues affecting Nashville and the Southeast, as well as potential solutions Read MoreApr. 8, 2025
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ELPAR’s 2025 Nashville Conference Explores the Implications of Re-conceptualizing Soil Governance as a Common Resource Problem
The conference centered on Marquette Law Professor Sara Fox’s ELPAR-recognized article "Soil Governance and Private Property” Read MoreMar. 25, 2025
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What Can the TVA do to Better Prepare its Electric Grid for More Extreme Weather?
White paper from Vanderbilt’s EELU Program details best practices and makes policy recommendations for the Tennessee Valley Authority Read MoreMar. 17, 2025
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Vanderbilt Law School Launches Private Climate Governance Lab
Lab developed by Energy, Environment & Land Use Program helps private actors with climate change and mitigation efforts Read MoreMar. 5, 2025
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Vanderbilt EELU Program to Host 2025 State of the Environment Conference on March 19
Faculty, policymakers, and experts meet at Vanderbilt Law School to discuss environmental issues in the Southeast Read MoreFeb. 28, 2025
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In a Polarized Era, Assessing the State of the Environment on a Local Level Takes on Extra Importance
Paper by Vanderbilt EELU researchers highlights the growing significance of data-driven reports on regional, state, and local levels Read MoreJan. 31, 2025
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Private Climate Governance Lab earns First Runner Up in Vanderbilt Data Science Institute’s Fall 2024 AI Showcase
AI-driven application designed to help local governments and private actors develop climate change adaptation plans Read MoreJan. 8, 2025
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Can America Bypass Climate Polarization?
Conference featuring experts from different fields and industries present ways to reach the center-right on climate change Read MoreDec. 12, 2024
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Supreme Court could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews, with less consideration of how projects would contribute to climate change
The Supreme Court’s ruling could significantly affect how NEPA applies going forward, especially with respect to climate change Read MoreDec. 5, 2024