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.
Radon in Homes: Strengthening State Policy to Reduce Risk and Save Lives Report Cover
Tobie Bernstein
October 2012

Radon is a radioactive gas that can accumulate indoors when it enters buildings from the soil and rock below. Indoor exposure to radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to test for radon, and there are well-established techniques for reducing elevated radon levels. 

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Tobie Bernstein
October 2012

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the seventh leading cause of cancer mortality overall. Many states have adopted laws, regulations, and policies that address radon in some fashion, yet stronger measures are needed to accelerate action. Radon in Homes discusses key developments in state policy and highlights opportunities for strengthening policies to reduce risk from indoor radon exposure.

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Wetland and Stream Mitigation: A Handbook for Land Trusts
Jessica B. Wilkinson, Rebecca L. Kihslinger, and Chloe Kolman
September 2012

Developed in partnership with the Land Trust Alliance, this ELI resource was designed to provide land trusts with the tools they need to navigate the federal wetland and stream compensatory mitigation program and evaluate their engagement in the program.

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Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Handbook, Second Edition
Environmental Law Institute
May 2012
NRDA in Action
ELI
February 2012