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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.
Allowance Trading and SO2 Hot Spots - Good News From the Acid Rain Program
May 2000
This article, which originally appeared in the May 21, 2000, issue of Environment Reporter, examines data from the first four years of the Acid Rain Program as to the effects of trading on localized pollution levels. These indicate that the effects of trading have been minimal in regards to hot spots, and likely even positive. On a regional level, no significant trends can be discerned in the flow of trade allowances, and net interregional trades of allowances constitute only 3 percent of all allowances used. Read More >
Constitutional Environmental Law: Giving Force to Fundamental Principles in Africa
May 2000
This research report explores how African constitutional provisions can be utilized to create real, enforceable environmental rights. African countries do have different legal traditions, namely, common law, civil law, and Islamic law, as well as some hybrid systems. Nevertheless, these legal systems share many common underlying principles and values, particularly fundamental human rights that are embodied in their respective constitutions. Read More >
Indoor Air Quality Workshop for State and Local Officials: 2000 Meeting Report
May 2000
This summary aims to capture the range of ideas presented at the meeting and to describe the key themes that were interwoven throughout the two-day meeting. Section II presents the overarching themes of the workshop, while Section III highlights the presentations and discussions from each session. Finally, Section IV describes the recommendations made by workshop participants for continuing the collaboration and communication among programs established at the meeting. Read More >
Pollution Prevention and Mining: A Proposed Framework for the Americas - English Edition
January 2000
There are compelling reasons for Inter-American collaboration in developing a hemispheric framework for pollution prevention in hard rock mining. Trade and investment in this sector are expanding. Many of the natural resources potentially threatened by mining have common characteristics or are shared by countries. Mining companies are operating as multinationals. An Inter-American approach to environmental regulation helps to set a common playing field as well as avoids the complexity of having different standards in different regions. Read More >
Pollution Prevention and Mining: A Proposed Framework for the Americas - Spanish Edition
January 2000
The environmental impacts of hard rock mining can be highly adverse if the proper pollution prevention technology and regulatory framework are not in place and properly functioning. Pollution prevention as a strategic management principle offers the opportunity to avoid or minimize significant environmental impacts of hard rock mining while also identifying and promoting economy and efficiency in the design and operation. Read More >
