The document discusses a proposed routing metric called CLaw (Channel Load-Aware) for wireless mesh networks, which addresses issues of congestion and interference by considering channel load, node occupancy, and collision domains. It highlights the shortcomings of traditional routing metrics and presents preliminary simulation results illustrating how CLaw can steer data flows around congested areas, potentially improving overall network throughput. The findings suggest that CLaw may enhance performance in both single and multi-channel environments without requiring complex computations or neighbor-level data exchange.