This paper explores the impact of US state governors' party affiliation and economic interests
on renewable energy outcomes. Using data on installed renewable capacity, we find that, on …

It is widely acknowledged that there is an urgent need for policies that can reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, the policies implemented by governments are far from …

This study investigates whether US senators are more likely to vote in favor of
environmentally friendly legislation following damages caused by climate-related natural …

Deforestation is a matter of pressing global concern, contributing to declining ecosystem
services, biodiversity loss, and ultimately climate change through growing emissions. We …

We test the hypothesis that governments alter environmental policy in response to trade by
studying NAFTA's effects on the formation of environmental policy in the US House of …

Research has shown that there has consistently been a lack of equity and accessibility to
SARS-CoV-2 testing in underserved and disadvantaged areas in the United States. This …

Despite global calls to raise protection for nature, efforts proliferate to reduce the extent of,
and restrictions in, protected areas (PAs) via legal changes to downgrade, downsize, or …

Criminal justice policies are contested issues during gubernatorial campaigns, with
Republicans advocating for tough policies, and Democrats for reforms. The controversy is …

In recent years, agricultural policies have expanded their scope to include funding for the
promotion of environmental sustainability in agriculture. However, these policies have been …

In US environmental court cases, a cash penalty can be mitigated if a defendant volunteers
to undertake an in-kind project, such as retrofitting school buses or building a public park. A …