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FOLLOW THE RULES | Expert Judgement

FOLLOW THE RULES | Expert Judgement

By Aditi Sridhar November 29, 2023

Common sense tells you that when you are doubtful about something far too technical for your own expertise, you listen to the experts. Whether it be reading an article or two on the internet, talking...

GULC Environmental Law & Justice Clinic Files Amicus Brief on Supreme Court Case

GULC Environmental Law & Justice Clinic Files Amicus Brief on Supreme Court Case

By Samantha Sinutko March 3, 2022

Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) community members filed an amicus curiae brief,  which allows experts not involved in the case to provide information to the court, on an environment-related...

A graduate student study found lead above EPA-designated levels in multiple water sources on campus. | NATALIE ISE/THE HOYA

Graduate Student Study Finds Abnormal Lead Levels in Water Sources

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo September 6, 2019

Multiple water sources throughout the university’s main campus tested near or slightly above Environmental Protection Agency-designated action levels of lead concentrations, according to a study by...

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Tens of thousands gathered at the National Mall on Saturday to march to the Capitol building.

Thousands Descend on National Mall for Science March

By Ben Goodman April 25, 2017

The March for Science drew tens of thousands of marchers, including Georgetown students, to the National Mall on Saturday in support of science and in protest of policies of President Donald Trump’s...

VIEWPOINT: Protect EPA From Pruitt

By Justin McCartney February 24, 2017

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s confirmation last Friday as the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency spells an ominous sign for the future of the agency. Pruitt’s official attorney...

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Students marched from Red Square to EPA transition committee chairman Myron Ebell’s L St. office in a demonstration organized by Students for Climate Security.

Students for Climate Security Plans Pruitt Protests

By Will Linde January 24, 2017

As the Senate vote looms to confirm Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency, climate change advocacy group Students for Climate Security is organizing protests...

Polarized Protection

Polarized Protection

By Sebastian Nicholls July 31, 2015

In the past month, President Obama has announced the designation of three new areas as national monuments, totaling over a million acres of newly protected land. This action adds to 16 national monuments...

GU Earns EPA Green Award

By Lily Westergaard October 1, 2013

For its commitment to renewable energy, Georgetown was named a Green Power Partner of the Year by the Environmental Protection Agency last week. The distinction was given to the university for its commitment...

Professor Returns From EPA

By Galen Foote November 9, 2010

Law professor Lisa Heinzerling will be returning to Georgetown after two years of serving as the associate administrator for the Office of Policy at the Environmental Protection Agency. In her time at...

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