Policy
Supreme Court Nominee Barrett Resisted Climate Science, but Other Judges Have Embraced It
Several law experts say it is important for judges to understand issues of science relevant to cases they are hearing
Stories by Jennifer Hijazi
Environment
How a More Conservative Supreme Court Could Impact Environmental Laws
The nomination of Amy Coney Barrett may make the court more skeptical of broad readings of agencies’ regulatory powers
Climate Change
How Justice Ginsburg’s Death Could Affect Future Climate Rulings
Legal experts say a sixth conservative Supreme Court judge could imperil current and future emissions regulations
Policy
Policy Can Clash with Affordable Housing
Efforts to green buildings and encourage public transit could unintentionally price out low-income residents
Environment
Several States, Environmental Groups Vow to Sue Over Car Pollution Rollback
The second part of the Trump administration’s vehicle emissions rule, announced yesterday, lowers fuel efficiency requirements
Climate Change
Cherry Blossoms Are Popping Out Early Because of Warming
The famous pink blooms in Washington, D.C., are responding to an unusually warm winter on the East Coast
Natural Disasters
The 16 “Billion-Dollar Disasters” That Happened in 2017
2017 was the U.S.’s most expensive year for climate disasters on record
