Brag

MARCH 31, 2023

According to ASTM International’s article , standard test methods for determining the biobased content of solid, liquid, and gaseous samples using radiocarbon analysis ( D6866 ) allows industry, regulators, and government to determine experimentally the percent biobased carbon present in a product or fuel.

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Clean Energy Law

JULY 16, 2019

CERLCA imposes a joint and several liability scheme that holds certain entities ( e.g. , certain owners and operators, generators, arrangers, and transporters of hazardous substances) liable for the costs or damages associated with environmental remediation. Pursuant to court order, EPA must finalize this regulation by December 2, 2020.

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Greenbuilding Law

MAY 20, 2023

Commercial PACE is a financing mechanism that enables building owners to fund energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation projects, and the like, through private loans collected with government property tax assessment billings. The webinar is complimentary, but you must register here.

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Breezometer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As Founder and Director of Clean Air in London, Simon pressured city and federal governments for nearly a decade and managed to get the U.K. government to provide the official figures on premature deaths caused by air pollution. And while progress has been made, the fight for clean air is not yet over.

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Air Pollution Climate Scientist 2009 Government 98

A Greener Life

APRIL 28, 2022

Last year, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a regulatory branch of the British government, published the results of a global sweep of green claims. Brands often use images of nature and the colour green just to hint at environmental responsibility, without actually attempting any such thing.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

On the same day at COP28, the Indian government submitted its third “National Communication” to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The country has tried to tout its credentials in other climate-friendly areas throughout the years.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

c) Until February 13, 2024, the procedures of ASTM International Standard E1527-13 entitled “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.”.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 10, 2021

Research shows most consumers are less willing to buy from a company that doesn’t take its environmental responsibilities seriously. Regulating Bitcoin would be difficult due to its decentralised nature; there’s no company to “fine” for breaking the rules. A company accepting Bitcoin may also risk being shunned by investors.

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Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Acoel

JULY 19, 2021

The proposed changes are likely to create a lot of confusion about “controls” on contaminated property and could adversely impact prospective purchasers’ ability to assert their Landowner Liability Protections (“LLPs”) under the 2002 Amendments to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”).

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Law Columbia

MARCH 14, 2024

These state-level “Climate Superfund” bills are modeled on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund, which imposes liability on multiple parties, including the generators of waste, for the cleanup of contaminated sites.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 16, 2022

This guidance from the FTC may seem counterintuitive, but it is consistent with that prescript and the longstanding position of the federal government that only the party owning the renewableness may make a claim to it. That statement is problematic and any related advertisement requires caution to not run afoul of the FTC.

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Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 12, 2023

Where in recent years climate change has sucked the air out of the room overtaking other devastating events that occur due to humanity’s impact on the environment, PFAS is now on the agenda of government, businesses, and consumers alike. It remains to be seen how efficacious government action will be (. This year began with the U.S.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

California, Arizona, Nevada and the federal government reach agreement to reduce water consumption in the Colorado River basin. 2773 ) is that the Senate bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations while the House bill does not specify a funding source. Executive Branch.

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Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This government policy, though commendable for its environmental aspirations, has negative implications for both tenants and building owners alike. Under an updated schedule, the government has mandated that from January 1, 2025, forward, buildings that are rated below F or 420 kWh per m² will no longer be allowed to rent flats.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 10, 2021

federal government controls approximately 1.7 Persons wanting to use the OCS – e.g., to store carbon dioxide – must obtain a lease or other approval from the federal government. BOEM will likely need to develop a new leasing framework for offshore carbon storage and undertake extensive environmental and other reviews.

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Environmental Science

JULY 30, 2018

Environmental regulation. EPA and agencies have dozens of guidance documents and regulations about analytical methods to be used for environmental samples. Based on regulations and scientific knowledge, commercial laboratories have an established suite of chemicals they typically look for in environmental samples.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Governments, corporations, and individuals alike embraced sustainable construction practices, energy efficient technologies, and renewable energy sources, as well as the broader green building pillars including fighting modern slavery. often poorly) winners and losers, hurting disadvantaged communities.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

Here are 68 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 25 - Blue Hydrogen Made From Natural Gas - What You Need To Know.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, introduced Senate Bill 1058 to abrogate the final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants [RGGI]. In a press release, Sen.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The court held that federal common law necessarily governed the nuisance claims because “[a] patchwork of fifty different answers to the same fundamental global issue would be unworkable” and “the extent of any judicial relief should be uniform across our nation.” In re: Border Infrastructure Environmental Litigation , No.

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. EPA Sought Information to Inform Regulation of 1-Bromopropane as Hazardous Air Pollutant. Draft Contaminant Candidate List Included All PFAS. The House bill ( H.R.

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various federal and state government agencies and potential litigants. The change in administrations has prompted a considerable increase in emphasis on chemical regulation and significant new initiatives at EPA.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. PFAS Action Act of 2021 Would Amend Major Environmental Statutes to Regulate PFAS. Legislative Developments. Regulatory Developments. Home Depot) to pay a $20.75

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision the US Supreme Court handed down in June curtailed strategies EPA can use to slow climate change, but its problematic implications stretch far beyond greenhouse gas reduction. Congress shares power with federal agencies. West Virginia v. EPA upends this arrangement. In the West Virginia v.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. The rule faced legal challenges by 18 states and four local governments in the federal district court for the Southern District of New York,[[N:New York v.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Regulations Back On and Only the Beginning. In the final days of the Trump Administration, EPA issued final determinations to regulate PFOA and PFOS in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), a process the Agency started in 2018.

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ESA

JULY 26, 2021

Still, Congressional leaders say that it is likely that Congress will pass a temporary stop-gap measure to buy more time for funding negotiations and avert a government shutdown when the new fiscal year starts on October 1, 2021. The fifth edition of the NCA is set to be released in fall 2023.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 19, 2016

If you still have a glimmer of hope that the federal government will continue to play a meaningful role and remain engaged in carbon reduction efforts under the Trump Administration, consider this: Mr. Ebell is employed at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) in Washington, D.C. Good Bye to the EPA as We Know It?

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ESA

APRIL 19, 2021

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the French government have agreed to hold the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020 September 3-11, 2021 in Marseille, France. EPA – National Environmental Education Advisory Council. The meet will take place virtually on May 24-25. Register here. Justice Dept.

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ESA

MAY 17, 2021

Many GSPA alumni pursue fellowships and careers in the federal government. The taskforce will also include representatives from across the federal government. . Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Justice Dept. Justice Dept.

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ESA

MAY 6, 2021

The government could explore two broad options for putting more land under conservation: either expanding protections for land and water already under federal oversight or offering monetary incentives and guidance to private entities and local governments to voluntarily conserve their land, according to the report. “It

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