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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

In its Nationally Determined Contributions ( NDCs ), updated in 2022, India has made three major promises: a 45% reduction in its carbon emissions intensity (CO2 emissions per unit of electricity) based on 2005 levels, by 2030; 50% of installed electricity coming from non-fossil-fuel sources by 2030; and national carbon neutrality by 2070.

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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

Greenbuilding Law

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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Houston, This is Harvey: Hurricanes are Hazardous

Vermont Law

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, officials and citizens worried about the effects that flooded hazardous waste sites would have on community health and the environment. Houston, post-Harvey, provides a good case study for examining options for better preparedness and response. We have already. News reports.

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Carbon Storage in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Law Columbia

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. The 2005 amendment was intended to facilitate renewable energy development on the OCS, but also has implications for carbon storage therein.

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Policy News: May 6, 2021

ESA

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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