Month: April 2026

Green Rules in Gray Zones: Domestic Regulation of Environmental Damage in Conflict Maya Granderson During times of armed conflict, military strategists, government officials, and leaders grapple with a multitude of considerations when determining their strategies. However, one critical aspect that is often overlooked or marginalized is the impact of warfare on the environment. Heavy metals… Continue reading Granderson – Spring 2026

Rethinking Waste: How Weak Definitions of Beneficial Use Prevent Efficient Allocation of Water in California Max Cassell There is no true market for water in California. To be sure, most of the people who use water in California do buy their water from a municipal utility. And water rights are occasionally bought and sold, either… Continue reading Cassell – Spring 2026

The Missing Player in American Energy Expansion: The Arbitrary Fight Against Wind Power Caitlyn Bell The United States runs on energy, and with the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), this need has grown and will continue to grow.[1] However, despite this extreme increase in demand and importance of supporting the demand, President Donald Trump has… Continue reading Bell – Spring 2026

Thinking Through Lansing’s Downtown Revitalization Efforts Using an Environmental Justice Framework Claire Hipps I grew up in Lansing, Michigan, which always felt like a sleepy town. Now, each time I visit, there is a new business, high-rise, or construction site I haven’t seen before. The City of Lansing is in the process of redeveloping its… Continue reading Hipps – Spring 2026

A Case Study in Data Center Development: Minnesota’s Cross-Roads Moment Sadie Henderson Last November, S&P Global wrote that “[d]ata centers and related high-tech investment activities have already become a key driver of US [GDP] growth.”[1] The growth in data center investment is inherently intertwined with the rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”). Technology companies are building… Continue reading Henderson – Spring 2026

Environmental Destruction in Conflict: Legal Frameworks and the Challenges of Post-Conflict Recovery Anna Nguyen Introduction In Tehran, citizens describe the sky as “apocalyptic.”[1] The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran most recently hit oil deposits, triggering catastrophic environmental and public health effects.[2] The Red Crescent warned that the toxic chemicals may lead to acid rain and other… Continue reading Nguyen – Spring 2026