International Law

As the countries of the world work on becoming more green, governments and institutions have been developing distinct criteria for measuring energy efficiency. One of the frameworks that the US developed in the 90s – and which countries globally are using as a standard for energy efficiency in construction – is the LEED system. LEED

During the Trump Presidency, the primary set of laws that governed immigration to the US was replaced with stricter ones that limited immigration numbers much more than previously. Now, during the Biden administration, Republican candidates for the 2024 presidency are talking about further immigration reform and bringing back some of the Trump-era policies. So, what

The EU’s Waste Framework Directive: Why Germany Is Winning the Game   While the world as a whole has come up with only casual standards for recycling, groups of countries like the EU have developed distinct policies for recycling and related activities that help to curb the impact of waste on the environment. The primary

Food safety is a major concern globally. In some countries, the effects aren’t even tracked sufficiently well to illustrate how dangerous foodborne illnesses can be. In the US, more than 3000 people die from these problems every year, and many more suffer illnesses and become hospitalized.    Because of these problems, national administrations have struggled

Migration is on the rise globally and has been for several decades. With the increase in transportation methods and global awareness of living standards in different countries, more and more people are making the decision to venture abroad in search of greener pastures. However, fully integrating into a new society is a different question entirely.