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Litigation Against Fracking Bans And Moratoriums In The United States: Exit, Voice And Loyalty, Christopher J. Hilson
Litigation Against Fracking Bans And Moratoriums In The United States: Exit, Voice And Loyalty, Christopher J. Hilson
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
A number of U.S. states, counties and municipalities have responded to the public health and environmental concerns surrounding fracking by imposing bans or moratoriums on unconventional oil and gas drilling. These restrictions have, in recent years, given rise to litigation challenges by oil and gas companies and by property owners deprived of potential revenues. The current Article begins by examining precisely who has litigated. Have large companies dominated or is it mostly smaller independents? Is there a difference in litigation rates between private and public companies? The Article then considers how Hirschman’s ideas of exit, voice and loyalty might apply …
Emerging Contaminants In Virginia, Peter L. Defur, Laura E. Williams, Sarah D. Sanford
Emerging Contaminants In Virginia, Peter L. Defur, Laura E. Williams, Sarah D. Sanford
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
This Article summarizes the rise of emerging contaminants in waterways in Virginia and nationwide, and how they affect ecological and human health. First, we review the scientific discovery of chemicals that alter hormone systems, reproductive and developmental processes and how these were discovered in waterways. We go on to explain the current state of emerging contaminant regulations, noting that few states have a clear understanding of what chemicals are discharged into surface waters. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has no national effort in this area, despite congressional interest and action. Finally, we make recommendations for future emerging contaminant control and …
Essay – The Toxic Legacy Of Coal Ash On Southeastern Rivers, Waterways, And Reservoirs, Cale Jaffe
Essay – The Toxic Legacy Of Coal Ash On Southeastern Rivers, Waterways, And Reservoirs, Cale Jaffe
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
My talk focuses on what I have called the toxic legacy of coal ash pollution in the Southeastern United States, andmy goal today is to give you all an insight into how we in the environmental communityby which I mean the waterkeepers and riverkeepersare seeing this issue. I also hope to share with you the perspective of the impacted communities and families that live downstream of these coal ash lagoons.
Coal Ash And Groundwater: Past, Present And Future Implications Of Regulation, John Daniels
Coal Ash And Groundwater: Past, Present And Future Implications Of Regulation, John Daniels
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
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Priceline For Pollution: Auctions To Allocate Public Pollution Control Dollars, Robert W. Adler
Priceline For Pollution: Auctions To Allocate Public Pollution Control Dollars, Robert W. Adler
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
No abstract provided.