The United States' Nuclear Future
Since 1945, the scientific practice known as fission (the harnessing of heat energy from splitting atomic particles) single-handedly...
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Isabel Kagoo
Mar 24, 20234 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.
Maddy Nair
Mar 8, 20233 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.
Owen Schacht
Feb 24, 20235 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...
Charlie Hynes
Feb 20, 20233 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.
Rob McBride
Feb 8, 20235 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...
Gabriella Brown
Feb 6, 20233 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.
Charlie Hynes
Dec 15, 20223 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...
Anya Fonstein
Oct 31, 20225 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.
Olivia Bastin
Jul 24, 20226 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
Ava Rawson
Jun 5, 20223 min read
The Limitations of Transnational Constructions of Contamination
Why have courts ruled so differently on Texaco’s crude oil contamination of the Amazon?
Imogen Katcher
Oct 31, 20213 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.
Niall Burnie
Feb 19, 20215 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.
Samantha Hambleton
Jan 8, 20213 min read
Animal Welfare and Brexit
This article covers the debates on animal welfare laws and the potential effects of Brexit on such legislation
Niall Burnie
Dec 11, 20204 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
Helen Garnett
Oct 30, 20206 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
Alexandra Vagg
Sep 22, 20204 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.
Michael Elliot
Aug 11, 20205 min read
The Environmental Enforcement Deficit
Why making the law morally optional is environmentally and economically unsustainable – and the case for collective enforceable interest
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