NYU Environmental Law Journal

In her article, "Representing Climate Wreckers," published in the @nyuelj, @haubenvirolaw Prof. Camila Bustos examines the ethical responsibilities of attorneys representing fossil fuel companies—termed "climate wreckers." #legalethics ➡️ brnw.ch/21wTtSH

Happy to see this paper in print! Thanks to editors at @nyuelj for their great work on it. 1/2 nyuelj.org/wp-content/upl…

We are thrilled to join centers across @nyulaw in this exciting and informative line-up of events during #ClimateWeekNYC! Check out a list of these events here and register now: guarinicenter.org/climate-week-a… @PolicyIntegrity @StateImpactCntr @humanrightsnyu

In a student note, Ursa Heidinger presents a detailed proposal to end offshore oil and gas lease sales on the Outer Continental Shelf. nyuelj.org/wp-content/upl…

@tdhester investigates how companies are offloading carbon-heavy assets to limit their exposure to environmental liabilities and calls for stronger regulatory oversight. nyuelj.org/wp-content/upl…

Issue 32.3 is now live! Check out our three new pieces here: nyuelj.org/issues-2/volum…

Our annual symposium, Our Toxic Food System: Perspectives on Pesticides and Pathways to Change, is taking place tomorrow, February 28, starting at 9:30am. RSVP at bit.ly/ELJ-RSVP today!

Counting down the days until our symposium, Our Toxic Food System: Perspectives on Pesticides and Pathways to Change, on February 28! Reserve your spot today at bit.ly/ELJ-RSVP

Thanks to our co-sponsors for helping to bring this event to fruition! @RaceNYU @NYUGuarini @PolicyIntegrity @SocialChangeNYU @StateImpactCntr @NYULaLSA

We're proud to announce the schedule for our annual symposium, Our Toxic Food System: Perspectives on Pesticides and Pathways to Change, taking place on February 28! RSVP at the QR code below. shorturl.at/fpJQR

Issue 31.3 of ELJ is now available! Access here: nyuelj.org/issues-2/volum… Profs. Czarnezki & Galperin, and student Grimes explore what ESG lawyers do, and how law schools can prep future ESG lawyers. Galluzzi's note critically looks at environmental regulatory techniques.

We are proud to join law journals nationwide in their call for fair compensation for journal work. See our collective statement below. Law students and organizations can sign on here: tinyurl.com/46eankdp

🚨🚨🚨 We have a publishing date for 30.3!! So excited to share the work of @Akilahbrowne, @Amychal, @SatnoriS, Çaca Yvaire, Leonardo Figueroa Helland, and Krystle Okafor! Will be LIVE on our website: nyuelj.org on NOVEMBER 23RD!!!

@Choresh2 @rob_bellinger There is a really great writeup on this from @nyuelj which contains lots of background and an explanation of the legal nuance nyuelj.org/2022/02/the-wa…

I’m thrilled by this attention for the @IPCC_CH report. My last thread has surpassed a million impressions, with no satire, celebrities, or snark. That’s really something 😃. So let’s talk about #climate solutions sector-by-sector.🧵

West Virginia v. EPA is about the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gasses from power plants. We could lose one of the best tools to quickly ramp down climate pollution and fight climate change. vox.com/2022/2/23/2293…

New ELRS piece from our managing editor, Will Rose, is out now! This piece argues against the ban on e-bikes as considerations of equity and the env't both weigh strongly against it. Check it out 👇👇👇 nyuelj.org/2022/02/the-wa…

Prof. Watnick dissects the litigation surrounding Roundup/Glyphosate-Based Herbicide products (GBHP) and raises concerns about its limitations in curbing sales & reducing harm. Prof. Watnick argues that using litigation in this manner "is not effective, ethical, or cost-saving."

Judicial Clerk Sprainer discusses the disproportionate harm of COVID-19 and other disasters on low-income communities and communities of color. Clerk Sprainer argues the importance of using the disruption caused by this pandemic to push towards greater safety and equity.

Issue 30.1 is now available on our page! Prof. Kakade highlights the significant hurdles in strengthening environmental enforcement and examines how key hurdles have become legal defenses for corporations. Further, Prof. Kakade provides recommendations nyuelj.org/issues/volume-…