Under the Clean Air Act, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to determine the stringency of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), arguably the most important federal environmental program, without considering the costs of achieving these standards. Instead, it...

This article examines recent state policymaking, and current proposals for additional policies, to improve the health of Barnegat Bay, near Atlantic City. These policies attempt to reduce nitrogen levels in the bay, which would reduce algae blooms and supposedly help other parts of the ecosystem...

Environmental regulation often involves the need to impose limits on the ways in which individuals can use their property. From municipal bylaws protecting urban trees, to greenbelt zoning and designation of land as critical habitat for endangered species, environmental restrictions can range...