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Guide to the New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

Capaccio

Physical risks include weather events and longer-term climate conditions, like sea level rise, that could directly impact business operations. The SEC defines transition risks as those resulting from regulatory, technological, or market changes; for example, costs resulting from climate-related regulations would need to be disclosed.

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Guide to the New ISSB Reporting Standards

Capaccio

Beginning in January 2024, companies can start applying these standards, and the first reports adhering to them will be available to investors in 2025. Metrics and Targets – Companies will disclose their targets and metrics, as well as those mandated by regulations and laws, concerning sustainability-related risks and opportunities.

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Is there any Climate Justice or is it Just-us? A focus on the Caribbean

HumanNature

According to the US EPA, environmental justice is “ the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies ”.

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California Water Challenges Remain Despite Significant Precipitation in 2023

Clean Energy Law

Regulators and water managers had a busy 2023 as they grappled with persistently low groundwater levels, planned for additional water storage and conveyance, and continued to advance water conservation initiatives. Potential adoption of the regulation is slated for consideration in 2024.

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Late 2018 — Bits and Pieces

Smith Enviorment

Executive Order 80 supports the 2015 Paris Agreement and sets several goals for the state to meet by 2025: Reduce state greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2005 levels. Reduce energy use per square foot in state-owned buildings by 40% from 2002-2003 levels. Increase the number of zero-emission vehicles in the state to 80,000.

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation 2022 State Of The Chesapeake Blueprint Report Finds Restoration Efforts Are Off Track

PA Environment Daily

On October 5, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation released its 2022 State of the Blueprint report to assess whether Bay restoration efforts are on track to meet the 2025 deadline. In fact, wastewater treatment upgrades are the key reason Maryland and Virginia, individually, may still meet their 2025 pollution-reduction commitments.??

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STILL FIDDLING, AT 100 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT, AS THE WORLD WARMS, FLOODS AND BURNS: OCEANS’ SURVIVAL NEED FASTER SITING AND TRANSMISSION OF OFFSHORE WIND FARM PROJECTS

Vermont Law

levels continue to increase faster than at any know. sea level rise. atmospheric CO2 levels. the Investment and Production Tax Credits (ITC PTC) for, in part, OSW, but projects must begin construction by January 1, 2025. . Yet—climate change impacts are outpacing development of p. cean acidity. nuary 1, 56,586+ .

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