Blue Sky Thinking in a Red Sky World

Authors

• Laurie J. Beyranevand, Vermont Law School
• Rebecca M. Batspies, Tulane University Law School
• Camila Bustos, Pace University - Elisabeth Haub School of Law
• Cinnamon Piñon Carlarne, Albany Law School
• Sarah Fox, University of Leicester
• Joshua Galperin, Pace University - Elisabeth Haub School of Law
• Keith H. Hirokawa, Albany Law School
• Sarah Matsumoto, University of Colorado Law School
• Anthony Moffa, University of Maine School of Law
• Laura Mott, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law
• Jessica Owley, University of Miami - School of Law; University of Groningen - Faculty of Law
• Gabriel Pacyniak, University of New Mexico - School of Law
• Margot J. Pollans, Pace University - Elisabeth Haub School of Law
• Melissa Powers, Lewis & Clark Law School
• Paul Rink, Seton Hall Law School
• Kristen van de Biezenbos, California Western School of Law
• Leehi Yona, Cornell University Law School

Contributor Roles

The authors are members of the 2025 Environmental Law Collaborative. Lewis & Clark Law School's Melissa Powers co-wrote the section, "A Blue Sky Future Owned by Private Equity?"

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Environmental Law Reporter

Version

pre-publication

Journal Abbreviation

Env’t L. Rep.

Abstract

In 2004, visionary environmental leader Gus Speth’s book Red Sky at Morning warned that “[a] global crisis has unfolded quickly . . . but so far we seem unable to step from the path to disaster.” More than 20 years later, we have made great gains, but the fundamental transition Speth envisioned did not come to pass, and global environmental deterioration continues to intensify at an alarming pace. Approaching Speth’s “red sky world” with “blue sky thinking,” members of the 2025 Environmental Law Collaborative explored new strategies for a more sustainable future. This latest in a biannual series of essays covers a wide range of topics, including the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement, monopoly control, the power of local government, reviving international law, encouraging belonging, technology, and more.

Publication Date

5-2026

Recommended Citation

Laurie J. Beyranevand, Rebecca M. Batspies, Camila Bustos, Cinnamon P. Carlarne, Sarah Fox, Joshua Galperin, Keith H. Hirokawa, Sarah Matsumoto, Anthony Moffa, Laura Mott, Jessica Owley, Gabriel Pacyniak, Margot J. Pollans, Melissa Powers, Paul Rink, Kristen van de Biezenbos & Leehi Yona, Blue Sky Thinking in a Red Sky World, 56 Env’t L. Rep. (2026).
Available at: https://lawcommons.lclark.edu/faculty_articles/5003850