Our @law.ucla.edu students rule. They competed in the Environmental Negotiations and brought home 2nd place. Go Bruins!

Both "A" words; 1 conference. RSVP now to join us on April 3 for a symposium all about merging affordability and climate policy. We just announced the speakers and the panels. It's free to attend but you must register and we do expect the event to fill up! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A new bill in California, AB 2385 by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, would help local governments spring into action after disasters. It fixes a drafting issue identified by our Julia Stein. legal-planet.org/2026/03/03/a...

In the wake of all the terrible climate news, it’s important to remember that the federal govenrment retains significant power to address pollution in ways that will also attack climate change. Here’s how: legal-planet.org/2026/02/27/e...

“The endangerment finding rescission rule ‘may have a methane problem’ that shows up in court.”

Temps touched 90 degrees where we are today.

"It’s clear that EPA means to tilt the scales in favor of polluting school buses, and kill any interest in the Clean School Bus program by unexpectedly halting and starting funding for school districts." - @lasmogguy.bsky.social legal-planet.org/2026/02/26/p...

Restoring Presidential-Congressional balance also restores the Constitution’s vision of government — and could pay significant environmental dividends, writes our Jonathan Zasloff. legal-planet.org/2026/02/27/b...

There’s a way in which the endangerment rescission could undermine, not strengthen, Boulder’s arguments in Boulder v. Suncor Energy, the state-law nuisance case over climate change that the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up. Our Cara Horowitz has a🧵

Our February newsletter is here! Read on for details about upcoming book talks, class field trips, panel discussions, and exciting campus visits. Trivia: Guess which U.S. Supreme Court justice came to speak with our students this month? mailchi.mp/law.ucla.edu...

General consensus is that the endangerment finding rescission strengthens state law claims and authorities. But there is one way in which the rescission could undermine, not strengthen, Boulder’s arguments. Our Cara Horowitz explains @legal-planet.org legal-planet.org/2026/02/25/t...

Trump just announced a new “ratepayer protection pledge” from technology companies. Here's a better idea from our William Boyd: Create a new "ratepayer protection fund" transferred to the states on a pro rata basis. "Stop making pledges, start writing checks." legal-planet.org/2026/02/25/t...

My latest pub, apparently more controversial than it should. We must support research on whether nonnative coral can fulfill reef-building in the Caribbean. If it shows promise, we should work to allow provisional deployment of such species while monitoring for adverse effects and using precaution.

(1/6) In my recent piece with Maurice Obstfeld @piie.com, we describe features of today’s US tariff environment. There are three bits of good news and bad news, but it is clear that Section 122 doesn’t apply. Most Important Good News: The Court defended separation of powers.

If you're in LA, join us Wed. 3/4 for a free, public event on Chinese global environmentalism. Our Prof. Alex Wang @greenlawchina.bsky.social will discuss his new book on the subject, in conversation Mary Nichols. law.ucla.edu/events/chine...

By 6-3 decision, tariffs struck down.

This is a remarkable moment in global environmental governance. Join us March 4 at 4pm for a talk with Prof. Alex Wang about his new book "Chinese Global Environmentalism," in conversation with Mary Nichols. @greenlawchina.bsky.social RSVP: law.ucla.edu/events/chine...

On Tuesday, climate activists rallied at 10 stadiums across the U.S., from Los Angeles to St. Louis to Philadelphia. It was the first national day of protest against fossil fuel sponsorships in American sports. I doubt it will be the last. My story: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/climate-pr...

How can California counter federal rollbacks and maintain momentum on clean trucks? My op-ed w/ Marie Grimm in today's @sacbee.com has some recommendiations, based on our recent @cleeberkeley.bsky.social & @uclalawemmett.bsky.social report: www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

Our Meet the Faculty lunch is an amazing showcase of the environmental law program at UCLA: Water Law and Natural Resources to Energy & Infrastructure Finance to Regulating the Automobile to Chinese Governance to 2 law clinics and even Future Law. Love our brilliant professors and mentors.

I wrote more about what public comments generated by a mysterious, A.I.-powered campaign mean for civic engagement. Plus, the lawsuits have begun over the Trump EPA's attempt to rescind the endangerment finding. Here's a roundup of the action. legal-planet.org/2026/02/18/a...

UCLA environmental law professor Alex Wang explains China’s climate strategies and contradictions in his new book, "Chinese Global Environmentalism." @uclalawemmett.bsky.social @greenlawchina.bsky.social legal-planet.org/2026/02/17/i...

Is China an environmental savior? Our Faculty Co-Director Alex Wang @greenlawchina.bsky.social has a new book out explaining the origins and contradictions of "Chinese Global Environmentalism." law.ucla.edu/news/china-e...

The Right has taken umbrage at some of the important work of environmental law professors and centers. "This is a backhanded acknowledgement that law schools are making a difference." legal-planet.org/2026/02/16/i...

We love environmental journalism. Our Prof. Jonathan Zasloff has a roundup of independent journalists worth showing some love this Valentine’s Day.

Our Prof. Ann Carlson was on NPR’s Here & Now explaining how EPA's decision this week to abandon climate change regulation could give more power to the states. 🧵 www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

How did EPA ultimately justify its decision to reverse course on greenhouse gas emissions? The agency's 3 arguments will define the inevitable court battle over this move. Here's what they are. heatmap.news/climate/epa-...

Here’s the rule summary and the 436-page version: www.epa.gov/regulations-...

Looks like EPA is relying more on legal arguments than a rejection of climate science. To say that the endangerment finding has no basis in law is blatantly not true. SCOTUS literally directed EPA to determine whether greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. www.epa.gov/newsreleases...

Our Ann Carlson spoke with @kcrw.com, @npr.org in LA, about revoking the endangerment finding. She says the move will drive up harmful air pollution. "Trump likes to claim he cares about air pollution, but all of these laws have big benefits that we won't see anymore." www.kcrw.com/shows/press-...

"The Department of Energy’s job is not to take a snapshot of the worst 15 minutes of the year and use it to justify policies that freeze in place that exact mix of grid resources." Here's how the Energy Secretary Wright is mischaracterizing how utilities and grid operators dispatch power plants.

Revoking the endangerment finding would mean full-blown warfare against all things climate. Some thoughts from our Ann Carlson who has been tracking this all year🧵

SAVE THE DATE for our 2026 symposium "Can Abundance Be Sustainable? Merging Affordability and Climate Policy." Friday April 3, 2026 (9am - 4pm). Our symposiums are always a lot of fun. They are free and open to the public, but they fill up. More details to come. @law.ucla.edu

There's a lot fewer climate reporters at the Washington Post today. "One more national outlet making the strategic decision to empty the desks filled by people who help write the first draft of history about human-caused climate change." @evanlgeorge.bsky.social legal-planet.org/2026/02/04/a...

The pro-business Roberts Court considers whether to preempt state law failure-to-warn claims. Will corporate and agency malfeasance on glyphosate matter? @uclalawemmett.bsky.social legal-planet.org/2026/02/03/p...

UCLA law professor Alex Wang has been studying one of the critical ways China has been making inroads around the world. The US has been ceding this ground.

Book news from our @greenlawchina.bsky.social! His new and very timely "Chinese Global Environmentalism" comes out this month.

New Mexico homebuilder foregoes gas hook-ups to avoid costs & delays, and units are selling well. Example customers: "Both women said they appreciated not having to worry about gas leaks, or whether [her] 3-year-old daughter might accidentally turn on the stove." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/c...

Had a great time tonight talking climate with some of the leading candidates for California governor! Thanks to @envirovoters.bsky.social for hosting. Full video here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=OsLc... I’ll have a full analysis soon in my newsletter. Sign up: climatecoloredgoggles.com

Some of the biggest utility rate increase requests from last year were NOT in the Northeast and California, the markets best known for high and rising prices, but places like Florida.

In case you missed our @cleeberkeley.bsky.social @uclalawemmett.bsky.social webinar on ways to increase demand for clean trucks, the recording is now available: www.kaltura.com/index.php/ex...?

Our Jonathan Zasloff, a @law.ucla.edu professor who focuses on land use, called Trump’s new executive order “childish and irresponsible policy.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

Introducing @alejandrocamacho.bsky.social as a new member of the UCLA Law faculty! He will be a core member of the @uclalawemmett.bsky.social program. His work examines how government decision-making can better incorporate expertise and community input. Read more: law.ucla.edu/news/alejand...

The Trump administration has resurrected several regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act. They are "as irresponsible as they are illegal," writes our @alejandrocamacho.bsky.social in a new piece at @legal-planet.org. legal-planet.org/2026/01/26/t...

Metro board meeting: first up Sepulveda rail - item 10. Item would approve heavy rail alternative connecting Westwood to Van Nuys boardagendas.metro.net/board-report...

Alejandro Camacho (@alejandrocamacho.bsky.social) has joined us as a professor of law at @law.ucla.edu! The Emmett Institute keeps growing stronger. Read a Q&A with Camacho about his scholarship and policy-relevant advocacy at @legal-planet.org: legal-planet.org/2026/01/22/a...

We have a timely new paper on how to protect the CA coast by ensuring the consistent application of the Coastal Act’s conflict resolution provisions. The paper is what you might call "a party wave": co-written by students from our Frank G. Wells Environmental Law Clinic! law.ucla.edu/news/conflic...

Trump has turned his sights on the largest wholesale electricity market in the United States: PJM. Here’s why emergency power auctions for the AI overlords will do little to reduce electricity prices. legal-planet.org/2026/01/20/a...

Our Prof. Ann Carlson's new book, “Smog and Sunshine: the Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air,” will be released on April 7. "It’s been a long time coming." legal-planet.org/2026/01/20/s...

One year ago, Trump proclaimed the "Golden Age of America" had arrived and the last 12 months have brought an intentional increase in pollution, toxics, and environmental harm, writes our Faculty Co-director William Boyd. legal-planet.org/2026/01/08/r...