Deregulatory Resources – Page 5 – Environmental and Energy Law Program

Legal Analysis

EPA Proposes to Eliminate Power Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations

We look at the inconsistent arguments within the proposal and discuss the potential legal risks if EPA were to finalize a rule consistent with the proposal.

June 23, 2025

Legal Analysis

Trump Administration’s Proposed Repeal of the 2024 Updates to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)

Analysis of the proposed repeal, including impacts to public health, use of continuous monitoring systems, the mercury emission standard, and more.

June 20, 2025

Explainer

Litigation Pursuant to Executive Order 14260

Tracking lawsuits pursuant to the executive order, Protecting American Energy From State Overreach.

May 28, 2025

Quick Takes

Trump Administration Targets Endangered Species Act Habitat Protections

The proposal would remove a key safeguard for endangered wildlife by removing the longstanding definition of “harm,” which includes habitat modification or degradation.

May 6, 2025

Legal Analysis

The Trump Administration’s Aggressive Anti-Regulatory, Pro-Fossil Fuel Directives

Executive orders reflect the administration’s expansive view of executive authority.

April 23, 2025

EELP News

EPA Rollbacks and the Future of Environmental Protection

Carrie Jenks and Richard Lazarus discuss the legal and policy implications of recent EPA rollbacks.

April 10, 2025

Quick Takes

Understanding the Waste Emissions Charge for Methane: What’s Changed and What’s Next?

Congress recently voted to eliminate the WEC. We take a quick look at potential implications.

March 5, 2025

Explainer

Proposed Changes to FEMA and the Future of Federal Disaster Response

How President Trump’s recent executive actions could reshape disaster response and the potential impact on affected communities.

February 27, 2025

CleanLaw Podcast

CleanLaw — Trump’s Bold Reversal on Energy and Climate Policy: ‘It’s a Lot’

Jody Freeman, Richard Lazarus, Andy Mergen, and Carrie Jenks discuss the Trump administration’s actions to date on climate, energy, and the environment.

February 13, 2025