Balancing environmental policies and food security goals in the face of shifting U.S. rail transportation regulations

Sandro Steinbach

Food Policy, 2024, vol. 128, issue C

Abstract: •Analyzes impacts of California’s locomotive regulation on U.S. agricultural logistics.•Explores phased regulation to mitigate disruptions in food security and rural economies.•Discusses legal precedents, including recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings.•Considers economic impacts on agricultural producers with limited transportation options.•Emphasizes the need to balance environmental policies with global food security goals.

Keywords: Economic impact; Environmental regulations; Agricultural transportation; Food security; U.S. interstate commerce (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2024.102724

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