CEQA Developments

MAY 2, 2023

On April 7, 2023, the Third District Court of Appeal filed a lengthy published opinion – the latest installment in one of the longer ongoing CEQA battles in recent memory – affirming a judgment finding an EIR for the Federal relicensing of Oroville Dam and related hydropower facilities legally adequate. of Water Resources (2023) Cal.App.5th.

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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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 14, 2023

Photo credit: USDA Editor’s Note: This guest post by Michael Happ, Program Associate for Climate and Rural Communities at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, (IATP), discusses how popular conservation programs should focus on small-scale and sustainable farms, not industrial-scale farms. as it relates to EQIP.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Inspired by Strike Wins, 1,000 Volkswagen Workers Sign Union Cards Labor Notes PaulaR Tue, 12/12/2023 - 17:01 Thursday, December 7, 2023 Read more Luis Feliz Leon Today workers at Volkswagen's Chattanooga, Tennessee, assembly plant announced their third bid to unionize plant-wide with the Auto Workers (UAW).

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

UAW files unfair labor practice charges against Hyundai, Honda and Volkswagen CBC News PaulaR Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:38 Monday, December 11, 2023 Read more Michael Wayland The UAW has filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen, the union said.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 3, 2024

Humanitarianism, Capitalism, and the Moral Economy of the Nestlé Boycott by Tehila Sasson (2016) Rigged: Supermarket Shelves for Sale by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) (2016) Nutrition Scientists on the Take from Big Food: Has the American Society for Nutrition lost all credibility?

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ESA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In this issue: Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. Call for climate and biodiversity experts to interact with the media. ESA seeks members willing to speak to the media ahead of international climate and biodiversity meetings. ESA seeks members willing to speak to the media ahead of international climate and biodiversity meetings.

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Legal Planet

MAY 13, 2024

In his four years in office, Donald Trump rolled back essentially every existing federal policy to limit climate change. And we could see yet another U-turn in climate policy after the November election. Biden issues an “Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.” International January 20, 2021.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Amazon lobbyists face ban from European Parliament Politico PaulaR Fri, 03/01/2024 - 15:22 Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Read more GIOVANNA FAGGIONATO The company may regain access if it shows a ‘willingness to cooperate,’ says key lawmaker. In 2017, Amazon bought up Whole Foods, an upmarket U.S.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Amazon Fined in France for Illegally Spying on Workers Common Dreams PaulaR Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:59 Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Read more Julia Conley The retail giant was also ordered to pay more than $30 million last year after allegedly surveilling customers with its tech products. In 2017, Amazon bought up Whole Foods, an upmarket U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2023

Details Plan To Draw Clean Energy Facilities Into Oil, Coal Communities -- York Dispatch Editorial: Climate Change Is Here; We Now Must Deal With It -- WITF: Why There’s An Ode To Natural Gas In The Pennsylvania Capitol Building -- WTAE: U.S.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Graphic by Danielle Anz It’s an understatement to say that 2023 was a transformative year for the U.S. climate movement. We saw rapid implementation of landmark federal climate laws, a series of big actions on methane emissions , a deal on Colorado River water usage, and bigger-than-expected climate victories in Sacramento.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Performance Center on the second floor of the Natali Student Center on the PennWest California University campus, 250 University Ave, California, Washington County. Performance Center on the second floor of the Natali Student Center on the PennWest California University campus, 250 University Ave, California, Washington County.

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ESA

MAY 4, 2023

Courts Climate lawsuit filed by Hawai’i teens advances in state courts. Federal Register ESA Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients Visit Capitol Hill The 2023 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) Cohort of 15 students flew in from around the country to learn about science policy and meet with lawmakers.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Tesla's troubles in Scandinavia escalate as court rules in favor of Swedish union blocking license plates, and a 4th country joins the blockade Business Insider PaulaR Mon, 12/11/2023 - 15:44 Friday, December 8, 2023 Read more Pete Syme Tesla workers in Sweden have been on strike since October.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Tesla sues Swedish government after postal workers allegedly block license plate deliveries CNBC PaulaR Thu, 11/30/2023 - 13:12 Monday, November 27, 2023 Read more Ashley Capoot Tesla filed a lawsuit against the Swedish Transport Agency on Monday that claims it should be able to collect license plates directly instead of receiving them by mail.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Tesla in Germany: Locals vote against factory expansion plan DW PaulaR Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:39 Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Read more Residents of Grünheide near Berlin have voted against expansion plans for the large Tesla facility there. But the vote is not binding and local authorities can still decide. billion tax break in Nevada.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Tesla was profiled as part of the report "Green" Multinationals Exposed: How the Energy Transition is Being Hijacked by Corporate Interests. Protest against Tesla factory Erkner Summary Car manufacturer Tesla makes electric cars in China, Germany and the U.S. Tesla has benefited from several billion dollars in government incentives such as a $1.3

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Elon Musk sees $56bn Tesla pay deal cancelled in Delaware court BBC PaulaR Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:09 Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Read more Mariko Oi & Michael Race A judge in the US state of Delaware has annulled a $55.8bn (£44bn) pay deal awarded to Elon Musk in 2018 by the electric car company Tesla. billion tax break in Nevada.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Tesla was profiled as part of the report "Green" Multinationals Exposed: How the Energy Transition is Being Hijacked by Corporate Interests. Protest against Tesla factory Erkner Summary Car manufacturer Tesla makes electric cars in China, Germany and the U.S. Tesla has benefited from several billion dollars in government incentives such as a $1.3

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Tesla beats US claim that it fired factory workers amid union campaign Reuters PaulaR Fri, 12/01/2023 - 13:29 Monday, November 27, 2023 Read more Daniel Wiessner Corporation Tesla Image Image Products Electric cars and trucks, battery energy storage, solar panels and solar roof tiles. billion tax break in Nevada.

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

Three More PFAS Added to Toxics Release Inventory List for 2021 Reporting Year; EPA Announced Plans for More Additions to List. California. Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. Table of Contents.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Domestic Climate Czar Gina McCarthy to leave the White House this week, Biden hires new climate advisors. California passes climate legislation. Australia passes first climate legislation since 2011. The current government fiscal year ends Sept. In this issue: Congress. Executive Branch. International.

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ESA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Biden Signs Climate Legislation. Bill includes $369 billion in energy and climate spending. California unveils water conservation strategy. All agencies will fully implement updated policies, including ending the optional 12-month embargo, no later than December 31, 2025. Executive Branch. International.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

27 at 11:00am eastern. Panelists will share their experience at COP26 and together we will discuss what actions ESA members can take to help society mitigate and adapt to climate change in a just and equitable way. 27 at 11:00am eastern. In this issue: ESA Water Cooler Chat: COP 26 Debrief. Executive Branch. International.

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ESA

MAY 9, 2022

White House to hold two public listening sessions for its climate and economic justice screening tool. In this issue: The National Nature Assessment, Nature Based Solutions and Natural Capital Accounts. The recording of the White House roundtable is now available on YouTube. Apply for a Badge to Attend COP27 as an Observer via ESA.

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ESA

APRIL 25, 2022

House Science Committee to hold hearings about the Department of Energy Office of Science and climate science. This assessment, similar to the National Climate Assessment, will provide a comprehensive report on the state of the nation’s lands, waters and wildlife and the specific benefits that they provide. Executive Branch.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Supreme Court to hear climate case. UN report warns of unavoidable climate hazards with 1.5 She previously worked as the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks director from 2017–2020 and was an assistant professor of law at the University of Montana. billion in fiscal year (FY) 2026. In this issue: Congress.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

California. Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. The change in administrations has prompted a considerable change in emphasis and new activities at EPA that are significant and which are noted in this edition.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

TODAY 11:00: 30 PA Advocacy Groups To Unveil A Shared Vision For Pennsylvania’s Environment & Communities Spelling Out Priorities To Ensure Clean Air And Water, Housing And Land Use. 11 Hearing On Proposed 11.8% Are You Telling Your Story? Read more here on the agenda. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch live.

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ESA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The court may not issue a final ruling until summer 2023. Lawyers for the government shared the Biden administration expects to issue a new Clean Water Act proposed rule by the end of the year. In this issue: Supreme Court Hears Sackett v. EPA, Ruling Could Impact the Definition of “Waters of the U.S.”. Executive Branch.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Bill includes $668 million for National Science Foundation (NSF) research and training grants and $500 million for NSF climate research. Nations Agree to “Phase Down” Use of Coal at UN Climate Conference. Nations Agree to “Phase Down” Use of Coal at UN Climate Conference. In this issue: Apply for the 2022 Katherine S.

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APRIL 11, 2022

report on how world can still stop climate change. Maryland General Assembly passes major climate legislation. report on how world can still stop climate change. report on how world can still stop climate change. s climate science panel said in a major new report on Monday. “We In this issue: 5 Takeaways from U.N.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Corporation Raytheon Image Image Products Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Information security March for Yemen PHOTO Felton Davis Summary Raytheon is a major missile manufacturer. Founded in 1922, it makes Patriot & Tomahawk missiles and the GBU- 28, a 5,000-pound "bunker buster" bomb. A 1985 U.S. In 1993, Raytheon paid out $3.7

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JUNE 12, 2023

Corporation Raytheon Image Image Products Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Information security March for Yemen PHOTO Felton Davis Summary Raytheon is a major missile manufacturer. Founded in 1922, it makes Patriot & Tomahawk missiles and the GBU- 28, a 5,000-pound "bunker buster" bomb. A 1985 U.S. In 1993, Raytheon paid out $3.7

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JUNE 12, 2023

How Biden’s Foreign-Policy Team Got Rich The American Prospect PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:53 Monday, July 6, 2020 Read more Jonathan Guyer They had been public servants their whole careers. But when Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election, two departing Obama officials were anxious for work. Trump’s win had caught them by surprise.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely Massachusetts Peace Action PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:43 Monday, August 15, 2022 Read more Richard Krushnic & Kathleen Malley-Morrison Raytheon Technologies is even more horrifying than you thought. E-Systems, now a Raytheon subsidiary, won a contract to maintain planes for the U.S.-funded

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