Sun.Apr 04, 2021

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The Revealed Preference of Porch Pirates

Environmental and Urban Economics

A case study about petty crime. A risk neutral thief will steal if the expected benefits are greater than the expected cost. The expected cost of theft (for those without a guilty conscience) equals the probability of detection multiplied by the $ punishment if caught. The expected benefits depend on what the person steals. What is the resale value of the object?

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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Greenbuilding Law

Green building bonds, which are higher rated and could provide cheaper capital for green building projects, can correct the current market that prices mortgages, green building or nongreen, the same, stimulating the economy and repairing the planet. The financial value of green buildings is well documented, from commanding higher rents, greater occupancy rates, and increased occupant satisfaction, to lower operating costs for everything from reduced insurance premiums and less energy utilized, e

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Supreme Court of Canada declares Trudeau’s Carbon Pricing Plan Constitutional

Manning Law

In 2018, Parliament enacted the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act , S.C. 2018, c. 12, s. 186 (“ GGPPA ”). Parliament passed the GGPPA based on an international consensus that greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global climate change. Countries around the world committed to drastically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions under the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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Roman roots of modern approaches to water law

Environment, Law, and History

Ella Hermon recently posted "Perspectives on the history of water management: ancient roots of modern approaches". It's a very short piece but filled with references to her publications in French on Roman law issues such as flooding, integrated management, riparian ecosystems, and more, for instance her article "La culture juridique romaine de gestion résiliente du risque d’inondation" , published in Index in 2020.

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition

Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.