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Youth Climate Cases: Inspirations and Challenges

Blog By: Yuha Jung

In this Blog, outgoing 3L Staffer Yuha Jung explores two recent youth climate cases, one resolved in Montana (Held v. State) and another ongoing in California (Genesis v. EPA), emphasizing their implications for future climate litigation. Jung contends that youth-led climate lawsuits will ultimately contribute positively to safeguarding a clean and healthy climate for future generations.

Youth Climate Cases: Inspirations and Challenges
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Protected Predators: The Double-Edged Talons of ...

Blog By: Camille Camp

In this blog, 2L Staffer Camille Camp discusses the threat black vultures pose to the livestock industry and the proposed bill aimed at assisting livestock producers. Additionally, she highlights the essential ecological function served by black vultures and stresses the importance of finding a sustainable solution that both addresses the threat to livestock and preserves the black vulture population.

Protected Predators: The Double-Edged Talons of Black Vultures in the Livestock Industry
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Plows vs. Panels: Community Opposition to Solar ...

Blog By: Daniel Martell

In his blog, Vol. 17 Executive Editor Daniel Martell reports on a barrier in the transition to clean energy: local opposition to solar projects in rural communities. While opposition groups have delayed and derailed solar projects in the past, Martell argues that there are steps that solar farm developers can take to the conflict and cost that come with public opposition to their energy projects.

Plows vs. Panels: Community Opposition to Solar Farm Projects
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Kentucky Legislature Rightfully Rescinds the ...

Blog By: Daniel Short

2L Staffer Daniel Short discusses the Kentucky legislature's decision to create an acreage requirement for hunting and fishing licenses, exempt private landowners. Shortly after, the legislature rescinded the rule, which Short argues was the right decision because of the requirement's uncertainty in enforcement and effectiveness, as well as the detriment to resident outdoorsmen. 

Kentucky Legislature Rightfully Rescinds the Acreage Requirement for Hunting and Fishing Licenses
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The Problem with the Bluegrass Station Airport ...

Blog By: Caroline Butler

In this blog, 3L Staffer Caroline Butler discusses a $320 million, 2,000-acre proposal to expand Bluegrass Station to include a military airport was made public. Butler argues that this proposal and the problems surrounding it, such as eminent domain and public pushback.

The Problem with the Bluegrass Station Airport Project and Eminent Domain

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A Section 201 Solar Flare Up

A Section 201 Solar Flare Up

Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 functions as a strong trade remedy and authorizes
the President to implement trade barriers to protect domestic industries that have been injured or
threatened by an import. Earlier this Sspring, solar cell manufacturer Suniva, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, attributing its financial struggles to increased imports. President Trump’s 2017 trade policy agenda, along with his support for American manufacturing and his want for tariffs, make it
likely some remedy will be imposed on foreign made solar cells and panels.

Community Solar Gardens: The Future of Energy Assistance Programs?

Community Solar Gardens: The Future of Energy Assistance Programs?

While the success of the integration of community solar gardens with energy assistance programs is still yet to be determined, the odds favor solar energy being a more nationally widespread energy option for low-income households in the future.