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The SEC’s Final Climate Disclosure Rule: Interrogating Preemption and Coherence with Other Domestic Regimes

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This post is the third in a series of blogs that address specific legal features of the rule: Part One offered a summary of the final rule, and delved into the materiality threshold that was added throughout the rule, including for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosure.

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2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted?

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The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. Climate Change Mitigation. Two new laws address this issue on different fronts.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

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cities move toward their greenhouse gas reduction goals via a cleaner national electric grid, increased vehicle and building electrification, and new distributed renewable energy resources. economy and to significantly contribute to its greenhouse gas reduction efforts. Still, how does a local government tap in? green banks”).

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Colorado Law Will Lead the Nation in Reducing GHGs from Buildings

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Buildings are one of Colorado’s top five sources of greenhouse gas emissions. As directed by a state law enacted in 2021, as HB 1286, the Colorado Health Department’s Air Pollution Control Division developed the newly finalized standards. Newer, more efficient buildings may already meet the standards.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

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Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Climate Change, and Tree Planting. The Act terminates June 30, 2026. Additionally, the bill establishes a Commission for the Innovation and Advancement of Carbon Markets and Sustainable Tree Plantings charged with developing a plan to achieve the State’s carbon mitigation goals. Neonicotinoids.

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of New GHG Vehicle Emissions Standards

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EPA , the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. In 2020, the Trump Administration promulgated a new rule for model years 2021 through 2026 that reduced the required emissions reduction to only 1.5% Since Massachusetts v.

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ESA Policy News: November 8, 2021

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More News: Biden unveils new rules to curb methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from oil and gas operations – The Washington Post. Interior to weigh greenhouse gas emissions of proposed 2022 oil lease sales – Reuters. EPA – Draft FY 2022-2026 Environmental Protection Agency Strategic Plan. 3, 2021.

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