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What’s Been Killing U.S. Coal?

Legal Planet

The decline probably wasn’t due to environmental regulation. Regulation may have made a difference, since coal requires more extensive pollution controls than competing fuels. In 2010, U.S. Politically, what has happened to coal jobs may be more salient. Another key factor is often overlooked. Download as PDF

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Climate Policy in the World’s Fourth Largest Country

Legal Planet

This was an increased unconditional commitment compared to the 2010 pledge of 26%. For example: “Many electricity sector policies awaiting implementing rules and regulations are not aligned with each other, or contradict related non-energy regulations. Its long-term plan calls for carbon neutrality by 2060.

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New Analysis Shows Truck Manufacturers’ Scare Tactic Just a Bunch of Hot Air

Union of Concerned Scientists

I’ve written previously about how the truck industry is fighting regulations at the state and federal level with everything they’ve got. One of the scare tactics truck manufacturers have been pushing is the old industry canard of job-killing regulations. Why would truck regulations impact jobs?

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California’s Climate Leadership: A Timeline

Legal Planet

The Golden State has adopted a slew of climate change laws over the past twenty years, and an even greater number of regulations. California established first renewable portfolio standard (20% from renewables by 2010). To help you keep track, here is a timeline of California’s most important actions. 2002 SB1078.

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The Social Cost of George W. Bush

Legal Planet

The earliest government estimate of the social cost of carbon was for 2010: $21/ton with a 3% discount rate and $35 at a 2.5% Given the roughness of this entire exercise, I’ll just use the average of the 2010 figures, $28 per ton. billion in 2010 dollars. discount rate. billion tons, or $78.4

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

Union of Concerned Scientists

UCS’ recent co-authored submission drew heavily on these data to illustrate that addressing the climate crisis requires that states regulate corporations. InterAmerican Court of Human Rights where Colombia and Chile requested an advisory opinion to clarify states’ human rights obligations in light of climate change.

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DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec. 8, On Medical Leave; Jessica Shirley Named Interim Acting Secretary

PA Environment Daily

Prior to joining DEP she worked in the Department of Labor and Industry on workforce development, labor law compliance and unemployment compensation issues from 2010 to 2011. Read more here.

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