Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Despite this, a year later, Imperial Oil has not faced charges or penalties under the Fisheries Act or provincial environmental protection laws. “It Governments watch as oil companies break the rules, raking in record profits while leaving an environmental disaster. One of the incidents spilled 5.3 million litres of industrial waste.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 8, 2024

Instead of informing downstream communities, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) helped Imperial cover up the spill for over nine months. In February 2023, 5.3 Shockingly, this was the first time local Indigenous nations, the federal government and the public were informed about the leak! These “ponds” contain over 1.4

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The state court on the cutting edge of environmental law is a long way from the major population and media centers, which may be one reason it doesn’t get much attention. The Hawaiian Supreme Court has been forging new paths in environmental law that may lead the way for other courts in years to come. It deserves more.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Taken together, the need for governments to meaningfully regulate these super polluters has never been clearer. This guidance has been solicited from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), Interamerican Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), and International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Recent polling demonstrates that the public wants action on sustainable finance — financial activities that take into account social, environmental, and governance factors. The desire for mandatory regulations is driven by skepticism that financial institutions would respect voluntary regulations.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

On June 14, 2023, the U.S. Direct pay – which is already in effect as of January 1, 2023 – allows tax-exempt entities, including local governments, to claim the value of certain clean energy and other tax credits as a cash payment, rather than as an offset to tax liability that they do not have.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Water-related crises around the world have shown that current systems of governance and economic organization are unsuited for a world altered by global warming. But the water crisis is global, and it can be solved only with transformational thinking and new governance. Women in Rajasthan, a state in northern India, gather water.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

So far, the country has adopted several laws to strengthen the legal framework towards achieving these goals. Colombia ’s Legal Climate Framework Colombia’s climate change laws are extensive and align with its open commitment to fight climate change and its devastating effects. Law 629 of 2000 on the Kyoto Protocol.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 30, 2023

May 30, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. In Minnesota , stricter penalties for water overuse are signed into state law. “We I’m begging the band to just act.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Golden State has adopted a slew of climate change laws over the past twenty years, and an even greater number of regulations. 2023 SB 253. Bush torpedoed climate action by the federal government early in his administration. To help you keep track, here is a timeline of California’s most important actions.

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SPR Law

JULY 24, 2023

Almost five years after publishing the first substantial revisions to its solid waste management regulations, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) published a new set of final revisions to the regulations, which became effective on July 22, 2023.

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Law Columbia

MAY 24, 2023

New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting , a lawsuit challenging the state’s March 2021 regulations for siting and permitting major renewable energy facilities. Lawsuit Challenging ORES’s Regulations In March 2021, ORES promulgated regulations to implement the new siting process, as required by statute.

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E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Brill , a member of GT’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice , was quoted in a Law360 article titled “California Legislation And Regulation To Watch In 2023.”. Click here to read the full Law360 article. subscription required).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This week, summer 2023 comes to a close on our calendars but will be remembered for its record-shattering extremes, notably, heat—until, that is, the next record-shattering summer supplants it, quite possibly in 2024. Among other things, it nullifies existing local regulations that grant outdoor workers the right to water breaks.

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Though only issued last month and generally effective January 30, 2023, the regulation is already under attack by the attorneys general of 25 states, two oil services companies and an oil and gas advocacy group who have sued to stop the regulation from taking effect. Recently, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 16 PA Bulletin prohibiting the sale of electronic devices by Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) as a result of violations of the Covered Device Recycling Act-- Pennsylvania’s electronics waste recycling law. ( Read more here. Read more here.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. Many regulations will have to be promulgated to make all of this happen. Many regulations will have to be promulgated to make all of this happen.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 1, 2023

Local authorities in Cameroon do not strictly enforce environmental regulations for mining companies, and nationwide legislation on the matter has not yet been completed. Flush with Cash, State Lawmakers Consider Water Risks — Water is poised for prominence this year in state law and policy.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This finding comes as environmental and food safety groups take Canada’s pesticide regulator to court to challenge the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)’s decisions on glyphosate product renewals, and at a time of accusations of regulatory capture of the regulator. Kids are the most exposed to this pesticide.

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Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Both categories are regulated by the Office of Conservation within the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. The pertinent regulations are in Statewide Order No. It is currently anticipated that primacy for Louisiana will be granted in late 2022 or early 2023. Regulatory approval for CCUS falls under two broad categories.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The directive was proposed in March 2023 by the European Commission [1] (Commission), seeking to deliver on environmental targets outlined in the European Green Deal, specifically regarding sustainable consumption and the circular economy. Latham & Watkins will continue to monitor developments in this area.

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Endangered Species Law

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On February 9, 2023, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published proposed revisions to its regulations governing incidental take and enhancement of survival permitting under Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 10.

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

On December 4, 2023, in Marquette Transportation Co. 1 the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that state law—and specifically in this case, Louisiana law—governs the applicable negligence standard and burden of proof for a pilot’s error. Gulf-Inland, LLC v. Navigation Maritime Bulgare JSC, et al. , 4 1 87 F.4th

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E2 Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

The Chambers USA 2023 Guide recognized the Environmental Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP on its nationwide list of the top 32 environment practices in the country. Firmwide, more than 275 attorneys were recognized in the 2023 USA Guide in more than 65 of the firm’s practices areas across 28 regions.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Government adopts a sector-by-sector plan to reach 2050 climate goals. Climate law makes emission targets legally binding 2019. German parliament adopts a law to end coal use by 2038 at the latest. Germany agrees on EU regulation to make cars carbon neutral by 2035 (either zero emissions or net-zero).

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 6, 2023

March 7, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Twenty-seven states — including Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, all of which had no laws or regulations at all — received an ‘F’ grade.

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Law Columbia

MAY 8, 2024

Lawyers, bar associations, and law societies have an important but not fully recognized role to play in achieving the net zero goal in the Paris Agreement. Climate Change as an Increasingly Common Feature of Law Practice Climate change is no longer an issue of concern only to environmental and energy lawyers. John Kerry, then U.S.

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E2 Law Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Greenberg Traurig cordially invites you to join a webinar focusing on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation. Thursday, June 8, 2023 10-11 a.m. By clicking here you may revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing made prior to your withdrawal. ET | 4-5 p.m.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 13, 2023

March was a tight competition between fossil fuel pipeline, extraction, and oil and gas production companies for who could get the most face time with the federal government. Our lobby bot recorded 103 meetings between oil and gas industry lobbyists and federal government officials from the lobby registry. and Enbridge Inc.,

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 29, 2023

This blog post is a compilation of responses to the top 10 questions from our webinar last week, “ Does Your Lease Address New GHG Laws? ” The top 10 questions we received were: How does a building owner count its greenhouse gas emissions to report to the government under this new Maryland law ?

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Circle of Blue

MAY 3, 2023

The Supreme Court will decide which wetland ecosystems are included in the Clean Water Act, the law that regulates the dumping of pollutants into American waters. Amidst drought, farmers in southern Taiwan are being paid not to grow crops as the government reserves water for semiconductor production.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 19, 2023

In the recent debt ceiling law, Congress extensively revamped NEPA, the law governing environmental impact statements. Much of the language in the new law is poorly drafted or vague, making CEQ’s role all the more important. Interpreting the new law is going to be a challenge for agencies and courts.

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Law and Environment

APRIL 7, 2023

Circular A-4 is almost certainly the most important document that most people have never heard of, since it governs how federal agencies conduct cost-benefit analysis of potential federal actions. And don’t wait to hire your economist; comments are due in 60 days, on June 5, 2023. This seems appropriate to me.

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Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

On June 20, 2023, the Spanish Supreme Court handed down its final ruling in the case of Greenpeace v. In this case, environmental and human rights organizations, including Greenpeace and Oxfam (“the plaintiffs”), had taken legal action against the Government of Spain, alleging inadequate action on climate change. compared to 2005.

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E2 Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

May 25, 2023). The president promptly expressed both disappointment and concern that the government could no longer assure protection of wetlands, and therefore surface water quality. Click here to read the full article, published by The Legal Intelligencer June 29, 2023. Environmental Protection Agency , No. 21-454 (U.S.

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Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 18, 2023

State of Montana , against their state government. Of note, there are state constitution based climate change lawsuits against state governments pending in early stages of pleading in Hawaii , Utah , and Virginia. What would the impact be when the conservative Montana legislative branch sides with the executive branch?

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