Environmental Law Scholarship
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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
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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
To cut through the polarization and promote effective environmental governance, experts at Vanderbilt are advocating for a more regional spin on a one-time federal initiative: the “State of the Environment” report. In a forthcoming article in the GW Journal of Energy & Environmental Law, Mariah Caballero, Ethan Thorpe, and… 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
To cut through the polarization and promote effective environmental governance, experts at Vanderbilt are advocating for a more regional spin on a one-time federal initiative: the “State of the Environment” report. In a forthcoming article in the GW Journal of Energy & Environmental Law, Mariah Caballero, Ethan Thorpe, and… 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