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Opting In to Regionalization: Why the Risks for Western States Are Low

This Article assesses key risks to state authority that could arise from regionalization: federal jurisdiction may interfere with state clean energy policy, restrict states’ control over in-state energy resources, and preempt state law. The Article analyzes each of these risks in the context of Western regionalization and concludes that none ... (read more)

Who Owns Climate Litigation Awards?

This Article illustrates how the fragmentation of global climate harm into individual lawsuits, in which each local government seeks damages for its own mitigation and adaptation costs, could lead to a “first-sue, first-served” climate finance regime. This Article explores the benefits and risks of this litigation effort, the responsibilities of ... (read more)

What if We Understood What Animals Are Saying?: The Legal Impact of AI-Assisted Studies of Animal Communication

This Article explores the burgeoning fields of artificial intelligence and bioacoustics and their potential to reshape nonhuman animal law. (read more)

The Unexpected Implications of Sackett v. EPA on Water Quantity Allocations in the Arid West

This article takes a unique perspective on how the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Sackett v. EPA, which further restricted the scope of waters covered by the Clean Water Act, will impact water quantities in the arid West. (read more)

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Volume 52.1 Front Matter

Sophie Allan

October 22nd 2025

Ecology Law Quarterly Volume 52.1 Front Matter

Opting In to Regionalization: Why the Risks for Western States Are Low

Sophie Allan

October 22nd 2025

This Article assesses key risks to state authority that could arise from regionalization: federal jurisdiction may interfere with state clean energy policy, restrict states’ control over in-state energy resources, and preempt state law. The Article analyzes each of these risks in the context of Western regionalization and concludes that none ...

Who Owns Climate Litigation Awards?

Sophie Allan

October 22nd 2025

This Article illustrates how the fragmentation of global climate harm into individual lawsuits, in which each local government seeks damages for its own mitigation and adaptation costs, could lead to a “first-sue, first-served” climate finance regime. This Article explores the benefits and risks of this litigation effort, the responsibilities of ...

What if We Understood What Animals Are Saying?: The Legal Impact of AI-Assisted Studies of Animal Communication

Sophie Allan

October 22nd 2025

This Article explores the burgeoning fields of artificial intelligence and bioacoustics and their potential to reshape nonhuman animal law.

The Unexpected Implications of Sackett v. EPA on Water Quantity Allocations in the Arid West

Sophie Allan

October 22nd 2025

This article takes a unique perspective on how the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Sackett v. EPA, which further restricted the scope of waters covered by the Clean Water Act, will impact water quantities in the arid West.

Volume 51.4 Front Matter

Sophie Allan

October 6th 2025

Ecology Law Quarterly Volume 51.4 Front Matter

2024 Annual Symposium — Foreword

Sophie Allan

October 6th 2025

Ecology Law Quarterly’s Annual Symposium invites and learns from voices beyond traditional environmental-legal academia: practicing lawyers, activists, policy advocates, and experts from other environmental fields. The 2024 Annual Symposium featured a host of experts and practitioners breaking down the traditional divide between “mainstream” environmentalism and the environmental movement. Our speakers ...

2024 Annual Symposium — Introduction

Sophie Allan

October 6th 2025

Ecology Law Quarterly’s 2024 Annual Symposium Introduction by Becky Hunter & Grayson Peters.

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