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Sustainability Triumphs: A 2023 Year in Review with an Eye Toward Decarbonizing

Greenbuilding Law

As we sing Auld Lang Syne to 2023, a pivotal year for global sustainability efforts, it’s time to reflect on the strides made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the realm of the built environment, all as described in our top 10 most read blog posts of the year.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Biden administration finalized updated procedures for conducting cost-benefit analysis and encouraging public participation in meetings about regulations. Early in 2023, OMB collected public comments on two draft initiatives as part of the modernization process.

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Guide to the Recent EPA Actions on PFAS 

Capaccio

PFOA and PFOS: Hazardous Substances In addition to setting the most stringent limits on PFOA and PFOS, the EPA designated these two pervasive PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also referred to as Superfund. 2 May 2023.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Biden administration finalized updated procedures for conducting cost-benefit analysis and encouraging public participation in meetings about regulations. Early in 2023, OMB collected public comments on two draft initiatives as part of the modernization process.

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

A Greener Life

In a written reply to parliament in August 2023, the coal minister stated that a “major leap in coal production over the years has been witnessed”. From 2013 to 2014, Indian coal production was 565 million tonnes; from 2022 to 2023, that had increased by 58% to 893 million. million tonnes, rising to 1.025 billion tonnes by 2031-2032.

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PA Solar Center Hosts Jan. 20 Webinar On Federal Solar Energy Tax Credits And Resources For PA's Solar Industry

PA Environment Daily

Related Article: -- PA Audubon Council Releases Guidelines For Municipalities On Bird-Friendly, Environmentally Responsible Utility Scale Solar Energy Facilities [PaEN] [Posted: January 13, 2023] PA Environment Digest Click Here to sign up for regular updates.

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Biden Administration Accelerates Federal Regulation of PFAS

Ohio Environmental Law

EPA intends to finalize the rule by January 2023. EPA expects to issue a proposed regulation in Fall 2022 to establish a drinking water standard for PFOA and PFOS (before the Agency’s statutory deadline of March 2023). The Agency anticipates issuing a final regulation in Fall 2023.