Legal Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile are all in complex political, social, and economic situations. However, extreme inflation numbers, among other political problems in Argentina, still make it a highly risky place for western companies to make serious investments.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- City & State PA: Norfolk Southern Spent Millions On Lobbying And Political Donations In Harrisburg/Washington, D.C.,

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Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 13, 2020

As discussed in previous posts , regulated entities must either: (1) ensure that fuels supplied in California meet annual, decreasing carbon intensity (CI) targets ( e.g. , by blending biofuels into gasoline and diesel); or (2) procure and surrender credits to CARB. 95487, 95491, and 95495 of Title 17, California Code of Regulations.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

DEP sued Grant Township for trying to protect its environment in 2017, claiming that regulation of oil and gas wells was a matter of state concern, not a local issue. The community in Grant Township has demonstrated true courage in the face of a legal, political, and economic system stacked against them at every turn.

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Energy and Climate Law

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The package consists of a revised Gas Directive (COM(2021) 803 final) (hereafter: rGD), a revised Gas Regulation (COM(2021) 804 final) (hereafter: rGR) and a Regulation on the Reduction of Methane Emissions in the Energy Sector (COM(2021) 805 final) (hereafter: MER). However, it is crucial in setting the tone and the main pillars.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

Civil lawsuits were filed in Sendai in 2017 and Kobe in 2018 by citizens against corporations that planned to build new coal-fired power plants. In September 2017, in Sendai Citizens v. Both courts took the position that the regulation of GHG emissions was a policy issue. Civil law cases.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 14, 2022

In the pre-colonial era, mechanisms such as the traditional administrative system which regulated grazing activities and demarcated cattle migratory routes, known as the burti, were key to establishing clear boundaries between farmers and herders. Though a 2017 senate probe revealed that ?530 530 million ($1.2

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 14, 2021

California began regulating the chemical in 2017, setting the allowable limit for its presence in drinking water at the tiniest, detectable amount, or 5 parts per trillion — a testament to its toxicity. McGhee blamed state regulators for the slow progress. There is currently no federal limit for 1,2,3-TCP in drinking water.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 22, 2023

Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in 2017, and Hurricane Irma in 2021 were all accompanied by the same question. Will this smoke alarm wake us up?” So far, no alarm bell has been loud enough to stop the sleepwalking. Not-a-scientist Milloy further pontificated , “This doesn’t kill anybody.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 3, 2024

In Sweeping War on Obesity, Chile Slays Tony the Tiger Andrew Jacobs | The New York Times | February 7, 2018 New regulations, which corporate interests delayed for almost a decade, require explicit labeling and limit the marketing of sugary foods to children. Nestlé reduced the sugar in its Milo chocolate powder drink.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 3, 2024

In Sweeping War on Obesity, Chile Slays Tony the Tiger Andrew Jacobs | The New York Times | February 7, 2018 New regulations, which corporate interests delayed for almost a decade, require explicit labeling and limit the marketing of sugary foods to children. Nestlé reduced the sugar in its Milo chocolate powder drink.

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Physics World

MAY 20, 2021

There was some resistance to the sale from regulators, but ARM’s neutral “Switzerland” status was still retained, so the deal went ahead (with ARM rebranded Arm in 2017). But if the acquisition does go ahead, Arm’s business model may be damaged and its technology, I fear, may be turned into a potential political weapon.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

And this came after the share of green jobs in all of China’s recruitment had actually been falling since 2017. The market heats up: ESG and green finance take off As policy and regulation improved, the green job market heated up and ESG became a hot topic within businesses. The rise of ESG is changing that.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Between 2017 and 2019, three aging dams were removed, improving water quality and fish passage. SMCRA established regulations for mining companies to follow, as well provided funding to clean up sites that were opened prior to 1977.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Elsewhere, there are other significant commitments to fulfil: to put an end to Chile’s “ sacrifice zones ”, areas of the country impaired by chronic socio-environmental and economic problems; to create a state company to regulate the extraction and use of lithium, and to promote a new model of sustainable development.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission regulations on climate disclosure, first proposed in March 2022 and likely to be issued in final form in October 2023, [1] have drawn considerable controversy and face an uncertain fate in the inevitable litigation. [2] This piece previously appeared in the CLS Blue Sky Blog.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 8, 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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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By Jacob Carter and Martha Kinsella In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey brought Texas rain that just wouldn’t stop. That means shielding government scientists from politically motivated removal and ensuring that they can blow the whistle on abuse of science without fear of retaliation.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 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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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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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The fossil fuel lobby meddles with Canadian politics and inserts itself into international climate change politics and diplomacy. We need governments to regulate industry. CAPP is trying to buy and build the social license (ie. She also believes in getting the job done outside of the office.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

On April 21, the European Commission (Commission) proposed legislation (EC Proposal) that would comprehensively regulate artificial intelligence systems in the European Union, including externally located systems with output used inside the EU.[[N: 21, 2021).]] The amended acts are Regulation 300/2008, 2008 O.J. (L N: See Peter J.

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Law Columbia

OCTOBER 12, 2021

While the resolution is not legally binding, it represents a significant political statement that could shape global standards. Following the reasoning of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR)’ 2017 advisory opinion , the CRC found that countries have extraterritorial responsibilities related to carbon pollution.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2024

While this administration does deserve credit for acting on asbestos after years of neglect, it is more accurate to describe the White House as politely showing the door to companies who use what is nicknamed “white asbestos.” She emphasized, “This does not ban what you can find on a store shelf.”

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

Even though INTERPOL's Constitution prohibits the use of Red Notices to target political opponents or to pursue groundless or improper claims, the procedures by which INTERPOL issues and reviews Red Notices—and the options for challenging them—have not always been clear. I/CONS/GA/1956 (2017). ]]. 16, 2012).]]

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Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million gallons of oil a day and produces up to 3.33 billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million gallons of oil a day and produces up to 3.33 billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million gallons of oil a day and produces up to 3.33 billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million gallons of oil a day and produces up to 3.33 billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 25, 2023

Should we expect a political showdown and stormy fight on the floor ? Driven by drought and water quality conditions in the Klamath River, since 2017 the Karuk committed to only harvesting 200 salmon for their ceremonies. Senate Bill 389 (Allen) : Water Board can investigate and verify pre-1914 water rights.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million gallons of oil a day and produces up to 3.33 billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million gallons of oil a day and produces up to 3.33 billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million gallons of oil a day and produces up to 3.33 billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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