Legal Planet
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The California Legislature has enacted and Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law SB 389 , an important water law reform measure authored by State Senator Ben Allen. SB 389 is part of a broader initiative by the Legislature–and public interest groups–to reform and update California’s water laws.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 11, 2023
If 2022 was a Rivian with all the bells and whistles, this past year was more a Ford Lightning. These laws are an important step in the right direction. But 2023 found the new law subject to a referendum to overturn its terms, which will come before voters in November 2024. Newsom vetoed an end-of-session gut-and-amend by Sen.
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Circle of Blue
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Climate Law Could Make Midwest Water Contamination Worse Billions in clean energy incentives rely on raw materials from polluting corn and livestock. The law enables the U.S.D.A. The statute also provides $18 billion for existing, decades old conservation programs. Probably a lot worse. to fund its $19.5
Legal Planet
MAY 16, 2024
What are the most important Supreme Court decisions in environmental law? Although the ruling might have been viewed as limited to the particular statute in question (a workplace safety law), it was interpreted as applying across the board. The Chevron doctrine has become a pillar of administrative law. NRDC, 467 U.S.
Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Year in Water, 2022. Sharpening the Shark’s Teeth By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – December 13, 2022. The strength of the shark’s teeth and the breadth of the bite were on full display in 2022. The big reservoirs on the Colorado River continued to shrink as a warming climate and inadequate conservation dry out the basin.
Legal Planet
MAY 26, 2022
There is continuing conservative support for climate action. The British government is firmly in the grip of the Conservative Party. And yet, the UK remains firmly committed to climate action, in a way that would be unthinkable for American conservatives. But Brexit so far has had minimal impact on British environmental laws.
Acoel
APRIL 1, 2022
Posted on April 1, 2022 by Allan Gates. On April 21, Earthx2022 will feature a law symposium, entitled “ Responsible Corporate Conduct and the Environment—The “E” of ESG.” EarthxTV programming includes an environmental law and policy series, Law and Nature, that has presented panel discussions featuring a number of ACOEL Fellows.
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