Environmental Law Scholarship
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Why Isn’t There More Renewable Energy on the Grid?
Legal and industry experts gather at Vanderbilt Law to discuss the state of the U.S. power grid Read MoreNov. 21, 2024
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Four Vanderbilt Law Professors Among 20 Most Cited Administrative and / or Environmental Law Faculty in the U.S.
Edward Rubin also mentioned in Brian Leiter’s Law School Reports Read MoreSep. 19, 2024
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Navigating Climate Governance: Key Takeaways from Dr. Marshall Shepherd’s 2024 Distinguished Lecture
Renewable energy is more environmentally friendly and oftentimes cheaper than fossil fuels, yet power grids across the nation still rely heavily on fossil fuels. Vanderbilt Law held a discussion to address the issue with Bradley attorney Chris Bowles ‘08, Silicon Ranch Co-Founder Matt Kisber BA’82, and Judge Jim… Read MoreSep. 12, 2024
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How Do Corporations Assess and Report Their Physical Risks from Climate Change?
White paper from Energy, Environment, and Land Use Program examines the concept of corporate physical climate risk Read MoreAug. 6, 2024
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The US is losing wetlands at an accelerating rate − here’s how the private sector can help protect these valuable resources
Renewable energy is more environmentally friendly and oftentimes cheaper than fossil fuels, yet power grids across the nation still rely heavily on fossil fuels. Vanderbilt Law held a discussion to address the issue with Bradley attorney Chris Bowles ‘08, Silicon Ranch Co-Founder Matt Kisber BA’82, and Judge Jim… Read MoreJun. 17, 2024
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How Zoning Affects Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Land use expert Christopher Serkin offers regulatory roadmap for local governments Read MoreMay. 22, 2024
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Research Finds That Household Actions May Contribute 40% of Cumulative Emissions Reductions under the IIJA and IRA
New paper from Vanderbilt scholars quantifies the significance of individual behavior in recent environmental legislation Read MoreFeb. 28, 2024
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Three New Federal Laws Could Dramatically Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030. Will They Deliver?
Interdisciplinary article evaluates the behavioral and structural challenges to implementation of the IIJA, Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act Read MoreFeb. 5, 2024
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How do Opinions on Climate Change Affect Presidential Elections?
The trend in the importance of climate change opinion among voters gives the Democratic candidate an electoral advantage. Read MoreFeb. 1, 2024
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Overcoming “The Greens’ Dilemma” – How to Build a Climate-Friendly Infrastructure Quickly Enough to Meet Climate Goals
New Paper by J.B. Ruhl and James Salzman outlines a new regime for speeding up decarbonization efforts without sacrificing the intentions of the Grand Bargain Read MoreOct. 20, 2023