The legal weaknesses in Trump’s war on offshore wind
Donald Trump keeps losing in court. He’s battered offshore wind, but his strategy may curb his powers elsewhere.
Tue, Feb 10, 2026
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Ignoring lifesaving when regulating air pollution: An explainer
The Trump administration says it will no longer quantify the health benefits of reduced air pollution. Here’s what that means and why it matters.
Wed, Jan 21, 2026
Clean air rules save lives, and are required by law
What are the legal risks and health consequences of the Trump administration’s proposals to eliminate two clean air regulations for power plants? A lawyer and doctor explain.
Tue, Jul 22, 2025
How you subsidize Big Tech with your electricity bill
Utilities are forcing consumers to fund discounts for data centers, explain two researchers at the Harvard Electricity Law Initiative.
Mon, Apr 7, 2025
Unpacking Trump’s EV policy overhaul
By modeling different proposed changes to EV policy, two Harvard economists calculate impacts on adoption, emissions, and federal spending.
Mon, Mar 31, 2025
How work, and workers, can influence heat action plans
Experts from Harvard Law School share lessons from international and interdisciplinary perspectives on heat adaptation and the climate crisis.
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Corporate filings reveal U.S. companies working on climate solutions
Annual reports to the SEC offer a useful measure of how public firms are responding to climate change, less tainted by greenwashing and empty promises.
Wed, Feb 19, 2025
The president targets EPA’s authority to address climate change – will he succeed?
It would be an uphill battle to convince federal judges in 2025, even conservative ones, that the scientific record on climate change is wrong.
Tue, Jan 28, 2025
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