By: Sarah Machinak After seven years of litigation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has negotiated settlement terms by way of a proposed stipulated order of partial dismissal in its battle with Northwest Environmental Advocates [“Northwest”], an organization that works to restore water quality and habitats. Northwest, in conjunction with the […]
Legal Voice Blog
Weed Be Good Together: Environmental Regulation & The Marijuana Industry
By: Gabrielle Kolencik Photo courtesy of: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Environmental_Impacts_from_Marijuana_Cultivation.pdf With the recent legalization of recreational use in four states, along with the legalization for medical use in Mississippi[1], marijuana is clearly a growing industry in the United States. Marijuana legalization is often discussed in the context of criminal law. Indeed, thoughtful legalization […]
The Influence of Environmental Issues on the 2020 Election
By Allison McKenzie As the world recovers from the heart attack of the 2020 United States presidential election, onlookers are likely curious about the impact that prevalent environmental issues had on voters across the country. The United States is often seen as a leading influence on other countries especially when […]
Fuel and Foxes: On Fracking and the Rule of Capture
By Sarah Thomas Like wild animals, oil and gas are subject to the rule of capture.[1] The rule of capture was established by Pierson v. Post, a famous American property law case addressing which of two hunters possess rights to a killed fox in early-nineteenth century Southampton, New York.[2] [3] […]
Joule Volume 8 – 2020
Joule 2020 – Volume 8
Fiery Fate: How the 2020 Presidential Election Will Affect Global Warming
By: Taylor Staub Fiery Fate: How the 2020 Presidential Election Will Affect Global Warming After this week’s highly contentious Presidential debate, one thing that most Americans can agree on about this election is that it will be chaotic. While there were many pressing issues on the table at the debate, […]
Joule on JUUL: Environmental Impacts of E-Cigarettes By: Jacey Hunter
Joule on JUUL: Environmental Impacts of E-Cigarettes E-cigarettes harm more than just human lungs; e-cigarettes harm the planet. E-cigarettes and e-cigarette single use pods are quickly becoming a disposable nightmare. The unregulated disposal of these products is not only causing a buildup of plastic waste but also environmental contamination. According […]
FAST FOOD AND FACTORY FARMING: THE IRONY OF SERVING VEGAN “MEAT” By CharLee Rosini
Industrial farming, also known as factory farming, dominates livestock production within the United States. Ultimately, this means that nearly all of the meat, poultry and dairy products consumed in the U.S. comes from facilities where thousands of animals, such as cattle, pigs, and chickens, are kept within closely confined […]
Has Tree Hugging Become the Bipartisan Solution to Climate Change?
Has Tree Hugging Become the Bipartisan Solution to Climate Change? By: David Tamasy In an age of hyper partisan fighting in Washington over just about every issue one can think of, law makers have entered into one of the most important issues of our time which is climate change. Their […]
Volume 7 (Spring Edition)
Danielle Grimm – Final Joule Brandon Schall – Joule Final CharLee Rosini – Joule Final MaryBeth Kuznik – Joule Final