Implementing environmental justice—The ABA EJ Task Force
The ABA Environmental Justice Task Force aspires to advance environmental justice principles in ABA programming and activities and to work with governmental bodies to enact law.
Trends January/February 2023
Volume 54, Issue 3
In This Issue
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that [rulemaking] swing: The lack of enforceable environmental justice at EPA
EPA’s recent work on environmental justice could be easily overturned by a future administration. It must publish a formal rule to preserve this critical work. Tempus fugit!
The major questions doctrine post-West Virginia v. EPA
The Supreme Court has breathed new life into the major questions doctrine. Here’s how it is being used and what it might mean for future agency action.
Multidirectional efforts to address climate change in America post-West Virginia v. EPA
West Virginia v. EPA diminishes the federal government’s toolbox for fighting climate change, making coordinated action across multiple sectors ever more essential.
New policies are needed for critical minerals mining
The need for critical minerals means now is the time to act on mining reform. Twenty-first century domestic mineral production requires 21st century policies.
Section News
Essential book on sustainability now available!
Sustainability Essentials provides key insights for lawyers who practice in the sustainability arena—which includes just about all of us.
People on the Move
Keep up with your fellow Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources members’ recent moves and noteworthy accomplishments.