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After two years of turmoil at the EPA in the 1980s, President Reagan hit the reset button, choosing a Republican who supported environmental protection to head the agency.
Many people who live near large-scale livestock farms complain about noxious smells, air and water pollution and health risks. With little help from regulators, they are turning to lawsuits.
This new and more accurate estimate means that replacing coal with natural gas doesn’t do as much to reduce climate change as it should.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has proposed steps that would reduce economic benefits to society from new regulations. An economist who worked for Presidents Clinton and Obama calls this a strategy to justify deregulation.
Advanced small modular reactors, known as SMRs, will probably have many advantages over older technology. But it’s not yet known how they will stack up against other sources of electricity.
There is simply no credible evidence supporting the contention that America is experiencing a grid emergency.
Government agencies are supposed to listen to the industries they regulate, but what if they tune out everyone else? Scholars call this regulatory capture, and some staffers see it happening at EPA.
A damning report lists a number of questionable design decisions that appear to greatly increase the risks of a crash.
By choosing to deal with companies with better data protection policies, Australian consumers can create pressure for change in how personal data is handled across the board.
Nestle pays the state a pittance in exchange for its water at a time when public awareness of water issues is rising.
Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s proposal for regulating AI is a trustmark. Its working title is ‘the Turing Certificate’, in honour of Alan Turing.
Recent controversies associated with the impact, privacy and security of new technologies signal that we need better governance. The government alone can’t fix this. This is a job for everyone.
A review of Trump’s stated war on regulations doesn’t find many successful repeals. But it is hurting regulatory enforcement in quieter ways.
Inaudible sounds are being used to transmit data from our devices. While not new technology, these ultrasonic beacons may be in breach of laws regarding surveillance devices.
The activism of the Parkland teens is a reminder of where social media gets it right. We mustn’t forget them in our rush to regulate.
Facebook has expressed interest in regulation, but its submission to the ACCC could be a disappointing early indication of how it will downplay its magnitude in future regulatory debates.
Developments in technology mean that we can use automation to reduce accidents on oil rigs.
Drivers for online ride-hailing services face several social conditions that may challenge their efforts to transform collective action into a solid union.
The UK’s food regulator, the FSA, is planning a major reorganisation. The timing couldn’t be worse.
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