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New, Updated Carbon Majors Dataset Holds Promise for Researchers, Litigators

Union of Concerned Scientists

This dataset uses an emissions accounting framework called scope analysis to classify and quantify emissions from a given entity into three distinct categories. Scope 1 includes operational emissions that are owned or controlled by a given company, like flaring and venting by fossil fuel companies.

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The Evolving Legal Landscape for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal

Law Columbia

Among the international legal instruments that might apply to ocean CDR are the 1972 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter (London Convention or LC) and the 1996 Protocol to the Convention (London Protocol or LP). The 2008 resolution and 2010 assessment framework are not legally binding.

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First District Holds LA’s Water Allocations To Agricultural Lessees Were Authorized Under Existing Leases And Did Not Constitute Or Implement A Separate “Project” Subject to CEQA Review

CEQA Developments

The case holds that the City’s water allocations to the City’s agricultural lessees were authorized under its existing 2010 leases and thus did not constitute a new project subject to CEQA review before they could be lawfully implemented. This uneasy history has led to many disputes over the years. acre feet per acre.

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Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law Blog

This is the first in a series of articles in which Liskow’s offshore team will discuss the regulatory framework for wind energy projects in federal waters and highlight legal issues pertinent to this dynamic area. The regulatory process leading to the Vineyard Wind Project offshore Massachusetts began in 2010. federal waters.

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Taking Climate Change to the International Court of Justice: Legal and Procedural Issues

Law Columbia

Professor Michael Gerrard gave a presentation about the legal and procedural issues that would be involved. The types of important questions that fall within this category do not include requests to the ICJ for advisory opinions. The United Nations Charter provides that certain “important questions” require a two-thirds vote.

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A 133 Billion Pound Burden—Who’s Doing the Heavy Lifting?

Vermont Law

In 2010, the United States wasted an estimated 133 billion pounds of post-harvest food. Next to paper, food waste is the second largest category sent to landfills—it accounts for 18% of the waste stream. legal tradition because the promote good deeds by limiting liability. Sarah Munger. Good Samaritan laws are part of the U.S.

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Louisiana Fifth Circuit Weighs in on Proper Application of Prescription and Contra Non in NORM Litigation

The Energy Law Blog

Mr. Lennie had worked for the pipe yard for a number of years, and 16 years after his retirement, in 2010, Mr. Lennie was diagnosed with lung cancer and died that same year. The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state regarding a particular matter.

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