Environmental Law & Disaster Recovery - The legal system, while possessing potential, is not a singular solution for complex environmental problems and disaster recovery [1][7][9] - The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 discharged millions of barrels of oil, impacting 1,100 miles of shoreline and threatening economies of five Gulf states [3] - Settlements for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill reached $21 billion, but gaps remained for those lacking documentation or proof of illness [5][6][7] Disaster Resilience & Equity - Disaster recovery is uneven across economic, racial, and geographic lines, with vulnerable populations often left behind [12][14] - A framework for just resilience requires a multi-stream approach involving legal processes, community-driven processes, and departures from the status quo [14][15][22] - Legal processes, while essential, often leave lower-income households underserved, as middle and upper-class households are more successful in accessing aid [16][17] - Congress appropriates tens of billions of dollars annually for disaster relief, highlighting the importance of accessing these resources [18] Problem Solving Approach - Social problems should be approached by identifying multiple variables and processes that contribute to a solution, rather than seeking a single "silver bullet" [10][11][28] - Systemic change requires the interaction of multiple processes across multiple levels [12][24] - Creative problem-solving involves considering the ecosystem of a problem, including relevant processes, institutions, and actors [26][27]