Jennifer Hernandez | Are Environmental Laws Undermining Environmental, Social, and Economic Progress?

Update: 2023-07-12

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Landmark environmental statutes of the past half-century are in the news—but in a way few might have anticipated: They stand accused of becoming impediments to effective governance, including environmental protection.

In Washington, D.C., Senator Joe Manchin is leading congressional efforts to ensure that infrastructure improvement and electrification of the grid are not stymied by permitting delays.

In Sacramento, California Governor Gavin Newsom, recognizing the same problem, is tussling with legislators to cut permitting delays that imperil priority projects in housing and climate.

In this episode of the Serve to Lead podcast, noted environmental lawyer Jennifer Hernandez illuminates the stakes—and proposes common-sense reforms.

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