Category: Environment & Law - Page 2

Antimicrobial Resistance: The Silent Pandemic and Global Stewardship Policies
Jeffrey Bardzell 8 February 2026 0 Comments

Antimicrobial Resistance: The Silent Pandemic and Global Stewardship Policies

Antimicrobial resistance is killing over 1 million people a year from drug-resistant infections, outpacing HIV/AIDS and malaria. Without global stewardship policies, common infections could become untreatable.

Adaptation for Coastal Communities: Resilient Zoning, Retreat, and Insurance Reform
Jeffrey Bardzell 7 February 2026 0 Comments

Adaptation for Coastal Communities: Resilient Zoning, Retreat, and Insurance Reform

Coastal communities face rising seas and frequent flooding. Resilient zoning, managed retreat, and insurance reform are three proven strategies to reduce risk, save money, and protect lives. Here’s how they work-and why they must be used together.

NDCs Explained: Climate Ambition Gaps and Credibility Checks
Jeffrey Bardzell 4 February 2026 0 Comments

NDCs Explained: Climate Ambition Gaps and Credibility Checks

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are countries' climate action plans under the Paris Agreement. Current commitments fall far short of needed emissions cuts, creating a dangerous ambition gap. This article explains the science behind the gap, how credibility is checked, and what's being done to close it.

Cross-Border Health Coordination: How Data Sharing, Travel Rules, and WHO Guidance Keep Us Safe
Jeffrey Bardzell 2 February 2026 0 Comments

Cross-Border Health Coordination: How Data Sharing, Travel Rules, and WHO Guidance Keep Us Safe

Cross-border health coordination uses WHO guidelines, data sharing, and travel rules to stop diseases from spreading internationally. Points of Entry at airports and borders are the frontline-here’s how they really work.

Urban Health Resilience: How Heat Islands, Air Quality, and Green Spaces Protect City Dwellers
Jeffrey Bardzell 1 February 2026 0 Comments

Urban Health Resilience: How Heat Islands, Air Quality, and Green Spaces Protect City Dwellers

Urban heat islands and poor air quality are killing city residents-especially in low-income neighborhoods. Green infrastructure like trees, cool roofs, and parks can save lives, but only if deployed with justice in mind.

One Health Integration: How to Manage Zoonotic Risks at the Human-Animal-Environment Interface
Jeffrey Bardzell 24 January 2026 0 Comments

One Health Integration: How to Manage Zoonotic Risks at the Human-Animal-Environment Interface

One Health integration connects human, animal, and environmental health to prevent zoonotic diseases before they spread. With 60% of human infections originating in animals, coordinated surveillance and community-based action are critical for pandemic prevention.

Climate-Sensitive Diseases: How Rising Temperatures Are Expanding Mosquito and Water-Borne Disease Zones
Jeffrey Bardzell 19 January 2026 0 Comments

Climate-Sensitive Diseases: How Rising Temperatures Are Expanding Mosquito and Water-Borne Disease Zones

Climate change is expanding the geographic range of mosquito- and water-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and cholera. Rising temperatures, flooding, and droughts are creating new hotspots for outbreaks, putting billions at risk. Health systems are struggling to keep up.

Transition Metals Supply: ESG Risks in Lithium, Nickel, and Cobalt Extraction
Jeffrey Bardzell 18 January 2026 0 Comments

Transition Metals Supply: ESG Risks in Lithium, Nickel, and Cobalt Extraction

Lithium, nickel, and cobalt power the energy transition-but their extraction carries severe ESG risks: water depletion, child labor, and carbon emissions. This is what’s really behind your EV battery.

Scope 3 Emissions Management: How to Engage Suppliers and Fix Broken Data
Jeffrey Bardzell 14 January 2026 0 Comments

Scope 3 Emissions Management: How to Engage Suppliers and Fix Broken Data

Scope 3 emissions make up 75% of most companies' carbon footprints, but supplier data is fragmented and unreliable. Learn how to engage suppliers, fix data gaps, and build a credible emissions strategy.

Agri-Food Transition: How Regenerative Practices Boost Productivity and Food Security
Jeffrey Bardzell 16 December 2025 0 Comments

Agri-Food Transition: How Regenerative Practices Boost Productivity and Food Security

Regenerative agriculture rebuilds soil, boosts farm profits, and strengthens food security amid climate change. Discover how real farmers are turning degraded land into thriving ecosystems-and why this shift matters more than ever.

Digital Governance: Cross-Border Data Rules and International Cyber Norms in 2025
Jeffrey Bardzell 12 December 2025 0 Comments

Digital Governance: Cross-Border Data Rules and International Cyber Norms in 2025

In 2025, cross-border data rules have shifted from privacy to national security. The U.S. DOJ ban on data transfers to six countries clashes with EU GDPR, forcing global companies to rethink data flows, vendor risks, and AI compliance.

AI and Competition Law: How Model Access, Data Networks, and Cloud Power Are Reshaping Antitrust
Jeffrey Bardzell 9 December 2025 0 Comments

AI and Competition Law: How Model Access, Data Networks, and Cloud Power Are Reshaping Antitrust

AI is reshaping competition law as data, models, and cloud infrastructure become control points for market dominance. Regulators in the EU and U.S. are taking opposite approaches to prevent monopolies in AI.