Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 25, 2024

From March 25 to March 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is hosting a public hearing on the December 2023 proposed regulations governing implementation of the Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen. Presented via telephone during the March 27, 2024, public hearing for Docket ID No.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2024

She contends the federal Natural Gas Act mandates the federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has “exclusive jurisdiction over an appeal which challenges any state agency’s action in either approving or denying a permit when the state agency acts on the basis of federal law.” of Bordentown v. “The

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we begin 2024, it’s useful to identify and assess the many environmental issues that the U.S. 22-1074 First up before the Court in 2024 is this “regulatory takings” case from California. I profiled the Sheetz case in an earlier Legal Planet post when the justices granted review in late 2023. Raimondo, No.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

million fine New Gas Plant Threatens Indigenous Livelihoods in Russia’s Far North Total oil project hurts 'tens of thousands' in rural Uganda: watchdog NGOs Brazil environment regulator denies Total permit to drill Foz do Amazonas basin Total settles U.S. million, upgrade Port Arthur refinery Violations at Port Arthur refinery bring $8.75

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Acoel

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Eugene M. Trisko Coal production and mining jobs over the past half-century have been influenced by several factors, principally demand from the utility sector, technological breakthroughs in natural gas production, railroad deregulation, and environmental regulation. Source: US DOE/EIA.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 14, 2024

In the first months of 2024, legislators in four states— Maryland , Massachusetts , New York , and Vermont —have pushed for legislation that would collectively require large fossil fuel producers and refiners to pay for hundreds of billions of dollars of state-level climate adaptation infrastructure.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Vietnamese blogger who filmed chemical spill protests released from prison Radio Free Asia PaulaR Wed, 01/17/2024 - 14:44 Thursday, January 11, 2024 Read more Nguyen Van Hoa was arrested in 2017 following massive demonstrations against a Taiwan-owned steel plant. By RFA Vietnamese 2024.01.11 billion complex in St.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits Poder360 PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:37 Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Read more Value corresponds to 34 agreements approved by the Superior Labor Court; another 28 cases are under negotiation Disclosure/Volkswagen POWER360 August 22, 2023 (Tuesday) - 1:30 pm Volkswagen must pay R$10.5

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Legislative updates: The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced the Restoring Resilient Reefs Act ( S. The plan requires the states to reduce their consumption by 500,000-acre feet in 2022 and 2023. ESC – Recommendation to the White House Office of Management and Budget for FY 2023 Budget (Nov.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

VW owners affected by "Dieselgate" in Switzerland will not receive compensation Swiss Info PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:38 Sunday, September 10, 2023 Read more Swiss VW drivers come away empty-handed in the so-called Dieselgate scandal. And, what other unions can learn from how badly that fight went for labor.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

Germany: Climate protest at VW: activists try to stop production RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland | August 14, 2023 On Monday, climate activists gained access to the VW plant in Wolfsburg as part of a group of visitors. And, what other unions can learn from how badly that fight went for labor.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

Germany: Workers at VW subsidiary Cariad protest against job cuts IG Metall PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:40 Friday, November 10, 2023 Read more Over 200 employees of VW's CARIAD software division protested last Tuesday against threatened job cuts. And, what other unions can learn from how badly that fight went for labor.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

China: Volkswagen under fire after audit finds no evidence of Uyghur forced labor Radio Free Asia PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:42 Thursday, December 7, 2023 Read more Jilil Kashgary Experts cast doubt on results, saying leaked files show that Uyghur detainees were sent to the Xinjiang factory. By Jilil Kashgary for RFA Uyghur 2023.12.07

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal Law 360 PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 17:26 Thursday, September 14, 2023 Read more Matthew Perlman Europe's top court ruled Wednesday that Volkswagen should not have to pay a €5 million ($5.3 And, what other unions can learn from how badly that fight went for labor.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

EU fines Volkswagen, BMW $1 bln for emissions cartel Reuters PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 17:27 Thursday, July 8, 2021 Read more Marine Strauss & Alexander Hübner [1/6] A Volkswagen logo is seen as it launches its ID.6 6 CROZZ SUV at a world premiere ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show, in Shanghai, China April 18, 2021.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2024

House next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- House Agency Budget Hearing Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq. Erie Area Is ‘Abnormally Dry’ Due To Lack Of Snow, Rain -- March 9 Pennsylvania Bulletin Now Available -- Spotlight PA: What To Know About Shapiro’s Proposed $10.3

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Capaccio

JUNE 14, 2022

In October 2021, the EPA announced the PFAS Strategic Roadmap of current and planned activities in 2021-2024. In order to limit PFAS in drinking water, the EPA has begun developing a national primary drinking water regulation and taking actions to stop the discharge of PFAS in waterways and wastewater systems. How We Can Help .

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ESA

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. Application deadline extended to January 8, 2023. The formal deadline to submit comments about shaping the NNA to OSTP is March 31, 2023. All comments must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on January 27, 2023 via the USGCRP Review and Comment System. Apply for the 2023 Katherine S.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. Table of Contents. Draft Contaminant Candidate List Included All PFAS.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winners; Honorees Celebration Set For May 14 [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq.

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JULY 18, 2022

House is expected to pass all fiscal year 2023 spending bills before the August recess. Court strikes down Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. The bill increases the authorized funding level for the Climate Adaptation Science Centers from $97 million in FY 2023 to $145 million in FY $145 million in FY 2027.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Biden administration proposed repealing Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. Canada and other countries pledged to stop public financing of fossil fuel projects abroad by the end of 2023. The Biden administration seeks to replace the Trump regulations. House passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework.

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ESA

APRIL 18, 2023

Planning requires the expertise of ecologists, landscape architects, environmental planners, and environmental engineers, and can be incentivized by local regulations. EPA case by early summer 2023. The deadline for the call is May 8, 2023. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling in the Sackett v.

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ESA

APRIL 27, 2023

Planning requires the expertise of ecologists, landscape architects, environmental planners, and environmental engineers, and can be incentivized by local regulations. EPA case by early summer 2023. The deadline for the call is May 8, 2023. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling in the Sackett v.

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ESA

AUGUST 1, 2022

Senate Releases FY 2023 Spending Bills. Spending bills for fiscal years FY 2022 and FY 2023 have fallen short of appropriating the amount included in similar authorizing legislation. The House and Senate had been negotiating a compromise between the America COMPETES Act and the Senate’s U.S. billion over the next five years.

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ESA

APRIL 3, 2023

Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award Do you know someone who has made positive efforts toward environmental sustainability in Portland, Oregon? This bill comes as Congress begins the process of drafting the 2023 Farm Bill, setting agricultural policy for the next five years.

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ESA

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. Applications are due January 1, 2023. Comments are due by March 31, 2023. All comments must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on January 27, 2023 via the USGCRP Review and Comment System. Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. 1, 2023, 12PM EDT. Webinar will be Dec. 6 at 12 noon EDT.

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ESA

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Congress Bipartisan members of Congress ask White House to provide $425 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in 2024 President’s Budget Request. The $425 million amount would represent a $57 million increase over FY 2023 levels. Nominations are due March 2, 2023. 16, 2023, submit a comment here.

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ESA

JULY 1, 2022

Supreme Court will hear Clean Water Act case in October 2023. At stake was the ability to reduce carbon emissions as written in the ‘Clean Power Plan’ regulation under the auspices of the Clean Air Act that gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) power to regulate “the best system of reducing emissions.”

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