Research Reports
ELI publishes Research Reports available for free download that present the analysis and conclusions of the policy studies ELI undertakes to improve environmental law and policy. These reports contribute to education of the profession and disseminate diverse points of view and opinions to stimulate a robust and creative exchange of ideas. Those publications, which express opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Institute, its Board of Directors, or funding organizations, exemplify ELI’s commitment to dialogue with all sectors.
December 2016
Indoor Air Quality in Homes: State Policies for Improving Health Now and Addressing Future Risks in a Changing Climate discusses three residential indoor air quality issues that are significant now and may be impacted further by a changing climate: wildfire smoke; dampness and mold; and the effect of energy efficiency retrofits on indoor air quality. The report reviews current state policies and programs in these areas and highlights approaches for consideration by other jurisdictions.
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November 2016
Bermuda’s nearshore marine environment is a critical economic, environmental, and social resource that supports a wide array of recreational and commercial uses, including but not limited to commercial and recreational fishing, dive tourism, commercial and cruise shipping, and undersea cabling. These uses must coexist, and the challenge of managing the intensive use of the Bermuda Platform and other nearshore waters will increase in the future as new activities, like offshore energy and aquaculture facilities, are introduced.
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September 2016
In this case study, the University of North Carolina Institute for the Environment and the Environmental Law Institute examine floodplain buyouts in Austin, Minnesota that were funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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September 2016
In this case study, the University of North Carolina Institute for the Environment and the Environmental Law Institue examine floodplain buyouts in Clyde, North Carolina that were funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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September 2016
In this case study, the University of North Carolina Institute for the Environment and the Environmental Law Institute examine floodplain buyouts in East Grand Forks, Minnesota that were funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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