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A Renewed Role For Conservation In Environmental Policy, Amie Medley
A Renewed Role For Conservation In Environmental Policy, Amie Medley
Michigan Law Review First Impressions
Not since President Carter's impassioned speeches in the 1970s, which warned Americans that their country's dependence on oil was "likely to get progressively worse through the rest of this century," has there been serious attention to the role conservation should play in addressing environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability. The next presidential administration should highlight the importance of individuals taking action in their homes and communities in order to decrease the unsustainable demand for natural resources.
Energy Efficiency And Federalism, Ann E. Carlson
Energy Efficiency And Federalism, Ann E. Carlson
Michigan Law Review First Impressions
The U.S. system for regulating appliances—which account for a huge percentage of the nation’s carbon emissions—is a mess. Since the federal government began regulating appliance efficiency in the 1970s, the process has been characterized by frequent delays and foot-dragging, followed by lawsuits and legislative overhauls. Amidst the turmoil, a number of states have attempted to assert leadership in setting appliance standards but have often faced federal roadblocks in doing so.