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Environmental Law

Introduction

The scales of justice made up of green leaves in a field with blue skiesEnvironmental law is constantly changing.  It is therefore important to keep up with the most recent developments when researching any area of environmental law.  There are many environmental legal news sources available, as well as blogs that provide analyses of the most current updates.

News Sources/ Blogs

Some helpful news sources that are focused on environmental law are listed below:

Bloomberg Law's Environment & Energy Report

California Lawyer's Association Environmental News (published twice per year)

Inside Climate News

JD Supra's Environmental Updates

Lexis has a page where you can search for Environmental Law news

Law360's Environmental News

NY Times's Climate and Environment News 

ProPublica: Environment

Sabin Center

The Environmental Law Reporter

There are many blogs about environmental law, as well.  JUSTIA has an Environmental Law Blawgs page that includes an extensive list of the most popular environmental law blogs.

OpinioJuris - Environment is another popular blog that is specifically focused on the international aspect of environmental law.

Non-Governmental Organizations

Advocacy or academic organizations can also be a great place to look to keep up with the most current developments.  Some organizations dedicated to either research or advocacy in environmental law are listed below:

EarthJustice

Environmental Investigation Agency

National Geographic Society

Natural Resources Defense Council

The Environmental Defense Fund

The Environmental Law Institute