Legal Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Having been to more than a handful of these conferences going back to Copenhagen in 2009, I am struck by a few dynamics that seem different this year. Here are four mid-COP takeaways.

Fossil Fuels 173

Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2009 Climate Scientist 173

Law Columbia

MARCH 23, 2023

This blog post details the latter: it discusses how a 2022 bilateral agreement between Belgium and Denmark authorizing the provisional application of the 2009 amendment to the London Protocol on CO 2 export was instrumental for this cross-border operation. This amendment was adopted at the 2009 Conference of the Parties to the LP.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide 2009 Government 2019 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A number of initiatives contributed to reaching the goal, including strategies that involved students, faculty, and staff-- -- Energy efficiency retrofits including boilers, chillers, lighting, and water fixtures -- Behavior changes like Building Automation System scheduling and management, an annual student Energy Challenge, strategically optimizing (..)

2002 103

2002 Environmental Science 2009 2020 103

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Rather than simply requesting the company disclose information related to production of greenhouse gas emissions, the court weighed the impacts of climate change as part of its balancing test to determine whether the project was in the public interest. Section 4.15(1) Four Key Takeaways. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Climate Change Fossil Fuels Sustainable Development 52

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

C, stated at the 2009 COP in Copenhagen and adopted one year later – which was also a non-binding goal – would leave many of them inundated by sea level rise. But it’s a political target that’s based on a reasonable assessment of science that suggests that harms from climate change are likely to get worse faster after passing 1.5 or even 0.2

Paris Agreement 260

Paris Agreement Climate Change 2023 Politics 260

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Demonstrators took to the streets at the 2009 global climate convention in Copenhagen. Adaptation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and accounting for climate damages will be prominent topics at the UN climate convention in November. Advocates are focusing on the Glasgow meeting to highlight water’s indispensable climate role.

Paris Agreement 363

Paris Agreement Climate Change Biofuels Fossil Fuels 363

Legal Planet

APRIL 13, 2023

A new wave of cases differs from traditional environmental lawsuits by highlighting the connections between preserving the Amazon and the climate, the grave risk of greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation, and the critical role of the forest as a major global carbon sink. The timing of these climate disputes is not accidental.

Climate Change 232

Climate Change Paris Agreement Deforestation Rainforest 232

The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2010

By Stephen Wiegand On December 15, 2009, EPA published in the Federal Register its final endangerment findings with respect to greenhouse gases. 15, 2009) [[link] This rulemaking is a response to Massachusetts v. Many view the existing Clean Air Act as ill-suited to the regulation of greenhouse gases. See 74 Fed.

Greenhouse 40

Greenhouse Clean Air Act 2009 Carbon Dioxide 40

Legal Planet

JUNE 12, 2023

California has set ambitious climate goals, which include reducing state greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 40 percent by 2030 and reducing GHGs 85 percent (and achieving statewide carbon neutrality) by 2045.

2009 130

2009 2012 2030 Technology 130

Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Just days before the conference she was featured in an article where she attempted to shift blame away from the fossil fuel industry by saying that oil companies can only decarbonize as fast as the rest of the economy – a comment that completely ignores the fact that the oil and gas industry is Canada’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Fossil Fuels 114

Fossil Fuels 2013 2017 2010 114

Washington Nature

JUNE 8, 2021

These strategies aim to conserve, restore, and improve land management in order to increase carbon storage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. After peaking in the 2007-2008 legislative session, the number of climate bills proposed and passed fell greatly between 2009 and 2016, corresponding to the recent recession period.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change 2007 2009 2008 98

Legal Planet

JULY 13, 2021

By 2009, environmental challenges–especially climate change–were severe enough that humans have obligations to understand how technologies can help overcome them and to use these technologies, as appropriate. Even though many observers may find ESIs unappealing, they deserve greater attention to help achieve sustainability.

Carbon Dioxide 130

Carbon Dioxide Technology Technology Government 130

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Between 2005 and 2017 Ontario phased-out coal plants, reducing greenhouse gas pollution from our electricity system by 93 per cent. And between 2009 and 2016, Ontario built over 2000 MW of solar power and about 3000 MW of wind power. Ontario has a successful track record when it comes to building renewable power.

Renewable Energy 101

Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power Solar Power 101

The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 7, 2010

By Stephen Wiegand EPA recently announced its position regarding the timing of the regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act’s Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Program. In October 2009, new EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced that EPA would reconsider and accept public comment on the Johnson memorandum.

2011 40

2011 Greenhouse Regulations Clean Air Act 40

Our Environment

MAY 21, 2021

Ideally, the best way to save these islands is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. Increased levels of greenhouse gases from human industry and agriculture are the root cause of the erosion occurring within the Pacific Islands. Atkinson, S., & Gorong, B. Coastal change in the Pacific Islands. 4] Houghton, J.,

Coastal Erosion 52

Coastal Erosion Sea Level Climate Change Carbon Dioxide 52

Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Lawson chaired the Arctic Council’s Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment from 2004 to 2009. Join us in t e l l ing the Coast Guard to lead the way on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ship traffic at the International Maritime Organization and to better prepare for climate-related changes here at home.

Ocean 56

Ocean 2004 2009 Conservation 56

ESA

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

An Urgent Call The Ecological Society of America (ESA) calls on world leaders attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to pledge immediate action to reduce carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and other greenhouse gas emissions to limit rising global temperatures initially to 2.0⁰

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide 2009 2010 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The US Energy Information Administration is forecasting the wholesale price of gas to reach its highest level since the winter of 2009-2010 in inflation-adjusted terms. Methane is also a fast-acting greenhouse gas in terms of its impact on the climate.

Fossil Fuels 280

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Electricity Natural Gas 280

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In a 2009 report he authored for the Rivers Coalition in Cambodia, an NGO alliance, Baird predicted the dam “would result in increased poverty and malnutrition over a wide area in Cambodia.” The analysis showed, however, that overall evaluations of environmental losses from hydropower dams have increased since 2012.

2012 278

2012 2018 2007 2009 278

The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

By Stepehen Wiegand In October 2009, EPA promulgated the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule.

Greenhouse 40

Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 2010 40

Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Since 2007, only 2009, 2013 and 2014 had more ice at the end of the melt season. One way to do that is to tell the Coast Guard to lead the way on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ship traffic at the International Maritime Organization and to better prepare for climate-related changes here at home. But you can help turn the tide.

2021 63

2021 Ocean Cooling 2007 63

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 12, 2021

But it also indicates that by swiftly and drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the worst effects of climate change can be prevented, avoiding worst-case outcomes for water availability. And it shows that certain trends such as rising seas and shrinking ice sheets will continue even if carbon pollution were halted immediately.

2021 130

2021 Climate Change 2015 Atmosphere 130

Environmental and Urban Economics

JULY 11, 2021

My 2009 piece; " Urban Growth and Climate Change" fleshes this out. In my own microeconomic research on the climate change challenge, I have not emphasized policy priorities today because I believe that the political economy is such that global greenhouse gas emissions will continue to rise. Here is 2012 video where I elaborate.

Climate Change 100

Climate Change Fossil Fuels 2009 2010 100

Real Climate

APRIL 2, 2021

But this also raises other questions: 1) Can we expect the season to continue to lengthen as global warming from increasing concentration of globally well mixed greenhouse gas (GWM-GHG) continues to warm the Atlantic SSTs? 2009 ), a quiescent period of volcanic eruptions ( Mann et al. 778-781, 2009. 2013 ; Sobel et al.

2020 249

2020 2016 2008 Atmosphere 249

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One of the great failures of climate finance has been that of developed countries to furnish the USD 100 billion per year by 2020 that they promised to developing countries back in 2009 to support climate action. Fossil fuels alone – coal, oil and gas – account for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

2025 52

2025 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Paris Agreement 52

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 22, 2022

Between 2009 and 2016, Ontario built over 2000 MW of solar power and about 3000 MW of wind power. It estimated that we would need an additional 843 MW of solar and an additional 4,545 MW of wind capacity (along with a basket of other sources) to ensure the province’s energy needs are met. . This is completely doable.

Solar Power 126

Solar Power Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity 126

Clean Energy Law

JUNE 1, 2022

Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), requires CARB to develop and update every five years a scoping plan that describes the approach California will take to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

2030 130

2030 2018 Electricity 2010 130

Law Columbia

JULY 1, 2022

While the United States Supreme Court yesterday delivered a major setback to the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in West Virginia. Brazil’s Climate Fund was established in 2009 as a financial instrument of the National Climate Policy Plan. By Maria Antonia Tigre.

Paris Agreement 81

Paris Agreement Climate Change Government Law 81

Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Royal Dutch Shell: Overview of Controversial Business Practices in 2009 (SOMO, May7 2010). Shell’s Big Dirty Secret by Friends of the Earth Europe (2009). Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Legal Planet

MAY 11, 2022

California’s lead climate and air quality agency published a comprehensive draft plan yesterday for how the state could reach its carbon neutrality goals by no later than 2045. The views presented here are my own. ]. What is a Scoping Plan?

Climate Change 147

Climate Change 2030 2022 2016 147

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

This is not the first time that the legislature has diverted RGGI proceeds for other purposes—it also diverted $90 million in 2009 and $41 million in 2015 to the general fund. Jessica Wentz. Associate Director and Fellow. If the Senate proposal is approved, the diversions will total $269 million—nearly 30% of the $925.8

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2022

And it helps lower greenhouse gas emissions to slow climate change and its negative effects.” Background DEP and Reinvestment Fund launched the Green Energy Loan Fund in 2009 with $12 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It creates good-paying jobs in energy efficiency system manufacturing and installation.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Electricity 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Royal Dutch Shell: Overview of Controversial Business Practices in 2009 (SOMO, May7 2010). Shell’s Big Dirty Secret by Friends of the Earth Europe (2009). Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Royal Dutch Shell: Overview of Controversial Business Practices in 2009 (SOMO, May7 2010). Shell’s Big Dirty Secret by Friends of the Earth Europe (2009). Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Royal Dutch Shell: Overview of Controversial Business Practices in 2009 (SOMO, May7 2010). Shell’s Big Dirty Secret by Friends of the Earth Europe (2009). Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Royal Dutch Shell: Overview of Controversial Business Practices in 2009 (SOMO, May7 2010). Shell’s Big Dirty Secret by Friends of the Earth Europe (2009). Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Royal Dutch Shell: Overview of Controversial Business Practices in 2009 (SOMO, May7 2010). Shell’s Big Dirty Secret by Friends of the Earth Europe (2009). Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52