Legal Planet
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The decision at the Glasgow climate conference to phase down fossil fuels is an important step forward — and not just because of climate change. We think of fossil fuels as a source of climate change, but that’s only a one part of the problem. Fossil fuels are a case in point. Consider coal.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 12, 2023
Since companies and policymakers do not want to pay a lot to ensure reliability, they both subscribe to the theory that the law of supply and demand will provide an adequate supply at a low cost. In reality, cost cutting leads utilities to overrely on short-term gas suppliers, making an inadequate supply look like it will meet demand.
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PA Environment Daily
MAY 8, 2024
Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) is circulating a cosponsor memo announcing he plans to introduce legislation to prohibit the distribution of Act 13 Impact Fees to any county “that is actively suing over fossil fuel use.” “It No Stranger To Trying To Punish Counties For Gas Industry In 2022, Sen. The gas industry-- via Sen.
Legal Planet
APRIL 3, 2023
In preparing to teach a course on climate law, I was really struck by how broad and rich the field has become. Back in the day, it was nearly all international law, but nowadays there’s a huge amount of U.S. domestic law. and international law. and international law. climate policy. Here goes: I. Cross-cutting A.
Energy and Climate Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
The aim of the EU is to try to stop fossil fuel companies suing states over climate action. On fossil fuel investments, however, the document was rather unspecific, merely stating that the modernized ECT shall reflect climate change and clean energy transition goals.
Circle of Blue
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Coal mine reclamation has become a flashpoint in the partisan divide over fossil fuel use. Coal mine cleanup law is still built for the industry’s roaring ’70s. Photo © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. To enforce cleanup, the law allowed states to revoke mining permits, a prized commodity. .
Law Columbia
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Flickr: Natural Gas Plant. As Senior Fellow Amy Turner documented last year , a number of local governments around the country have moved to prohibit natural gas hookups in buildings. These prohibitions are part of cities’ broader effort to participate in the transition away from fossil fuels.
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