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Protecting Earth While Looking to the Stars: Environmental Groups Versus the FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration is being taken to federal court by Environmental Groups following SpaceX's April 2023 rocket launch.
Katherine Clyne
Jun 7, 20234 min read


Vanuatu’s Historic Victory for Climate Justice
Article explores Vanuatu's historic victory for climate justice following legal pressure placed on the United Nations Assembly.
Katherine Clyne
May 9, 20233 min read


Held v. Montana: An Upcoming Constitutional Case for Environmental Responsibility
Important lawsuits are determining the future of environmental law globally. In the United States, Held v. Montana is going to trial from...
Aidan Ruetschle
Apr 26, 20233 min read


The United States' Nuclear Future
Since 1945, the scientific practice known as fission (the harnessing of heat energy from splitting atomic particles) single-handedly...
Sienna Arrobio
Apr 3, 20233 min read

Ohio Train Derailment: The Effects of Deregulation on the Environment
The impact of the Ohio Train Derailment on current railway legislation is discussed.
Isabel Kagoo
Mar 24, 20234 min read


A Massive Blow: Does the Adani Group's Recent Controversy Hurt India's Net-Zero Targets?
The implications of the Adani Group’s fraud allegations on India’s climate change policies.
Maddy Nair
Mar 8, 20233 min read


Exxon Knew and Now We Do Too
‘We do not now have a sufficient scientific understanding of climate change to make reasonable predictions and/or justify drastic...
Owen Schacht
Feb 24, 20235 min read


Debt-For-Environment Swaps (DFES)
An overview of the recent introduction of ‘debt-for-environment swaps’ (DFES) and weighing of the principal and practical effects.
Charlie Hynes
Feb 20, 20233 min read

The Impact of Climate Change on Florida's Insurers
In late September last year, Hurricane Ian made landfall on the West Coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson...
Rob McBride
Feb 8, 20235 min read


Do Just Stop Oil Protesters Calm the Waters of the Planet or Just Enrage Motorists?
A discussion about the Just Stop Oil campaign and its disruptive methods of protesting, most recently seen when halting traffic on the M25.
Gabriella Brown
Feb 6, 20233 min read


Balancing Sustainable Development, Anti-Imperialism, and Economic Growth: Is it Possible?
COP27 was hosted in Egypt this year, and in light of this, many have dubbed this year’s climate conference “The African COP”. COP is a...
Charlie Hynes
Dec 15, 20223 min read


Deep Sea Mining: Balancing Corporate Interests and Regulating the Ocean Floor
A rising demand for electric vehicles has meant increasing scrutiny of deep sea mining, balancing corporate and environmental interests.
Anya Fonstein
Oct 31, 20225 min read


Legal and Linguistic Hurdles for Indigenous Communities in Purchasing Their Own Lands
A discussion of the obstacles faced by indigenous communities when trying to obtain ownership of their own lands, focusing on linguistics
Olivia Bastin
Jul 24, 20226 min read


The Limitations of Transnational Constructions of Contamination
Why have courts ruled so differently on Texaco’s crude oil contamination of the Amazon?
Ava Rawson
Jun 5, 20223 min read


Are Courts Best Equipped to Address Climate Change?
This article details international court cases to test the strength of legally binding judgements to reduce climate emissions.
Imogen Katcher
Oct 31, 20213 min read


International Response to Energy Disasters
Exploring the international response to nuclear, oil and gas accidents in the wake of some of the world’s deadliest energy disasters.
Niall Burnie
Feb 19, 20215 min read


Animal Welfare and Brexit
This article covers the debates on animal welfare laws and the potential effects of Brexit on such legislation
Samantha Hambleton
Jan 8, 20213 min read


Brexit, the EU, and Climate Change Law
Brexit negotiations will have a significant impact on the UK's future climate policy and efforts to combat climate change
Niall Burnie
Dec 11, 20204 min read


Does the Law Move Too Slow to Stop Fast Fashion?
There is a need for legislation to promote sustainable practices by large retailers who have the most environmental impact on the industry
Helen Garnett
Oct 30, 20206 min read


Importance of International Legal Support Surrounding Natural Resource Management
Management of natural resources is a critical challenge for developing countries and questions whether international legal support be given.
Alexandra Vagg
Sep 22, 20204 min read
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