Law Columbia

MAY 22, 2024

A clear example of this is that advertisements by Repsol, a Spanish fossil fuel company, have been viewed differently by review bodies in Spain and the UK. The primary aim of this blog post is to analyse the cases brought against Repsol in connection with their advertisement of “renewable fuels”.

Biofuels 59

Biofuels Regulations 2023 Renewable Energy 59

Law Columbia

JULY 12, 2022

The court case specifically addresses KLM’s so-called “fly responsibly” and “CO 2 ZERO” campaign, advertising that customers can fly “responsibly” by making payments to a GHG compensation scheme, and to a lesser extent, through the purchase of biofuels. This directive is implemented in Dutch law through Section 6:193 of the Dutch Civil Code.

Paris Agreement 56

Paris Agreement Fossil Fuels 2030 2022 56

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. The court rejected Exxon’s argument that it could withhold documents based on an accountant-client privilege under Texas law. and non-U.S. United States v.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 4, 2023

rules, EGUs are a subset of “CO2 budget units” The rules apply to emissions from additional types of fuel. rules would apply to CO2 emissions associated with biomass or biofuels as well as fossil fuels. Under the draft N.C. The proposed N.C. The draft N.C. As a result, no N.C.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Electricity 2005 Carbon Dioxide 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Now it is California policymakers’ turn to establish sensible guardrails on fuel policies to avoid creating problems in California, and around the world. Since 2016, EPA has generally shown restraint in setting targets for biodiesel and related fuels, insofar as the law allows, and biodiesel consumption has actually fallen.

Biofuels 357

Biofuels 2016 2022 Deforestation 357

Environmental Science

AUGUST 7, 2018

This is the age of Copernicus who defined the heliocentric model of the Solar System, Johannes Kepler who set down laws determining how planetary bodies moved, Galileo whose astounding work in developing telescopes reinforced the Copernican view of the solar system, Isaac Newton who set down universal laws on motion and gravity.

Technology 59

Technology Technology Environmental Science Nuclear Power 59

Circle of Blue

APRIL 18, 2023

By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue – April 18, 2023 With the exception of federal and state programs to convert corn into ethanol and soybeans into biodiesel to fuel cars and trucks the United States has never regarded farming as a primary energy producer. million gallons of jet fuel per year from wood chips.

Carbon Dioxide 289

Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Electricity Biofuels 289

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Once signed into law, Build Back Better will create jobs, improve the economy, and build more resilient communities, all while addressing the climate crisis. We cannot afford to ignore climate change any longer.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Climate Change Conservation Greenhouse 40

Clean Energy Law

MAY 16, 2022

Scenario 3: Achieves carbon neutrality by 2045 by deploying a broad portfolio of existing and emerging fossil fuel alternatives and clean technologies. Scenario 2: Achieves carbon neutrality by 2035 with aggressive deployment of a full suite of technology and energy options, including CCS and other engineered carbon removal.

Fossil Fuels 130

Fossil Fuels 2030 Technology Technology 130

Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 5, 2022

With proposed federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions by the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring GHG disclosure and new state statutes, including a new Maryland law that requires not only disclosure, but also a mandated reduction in GHG emissions, a greater appreciation of the subject of GHG appears in order.

Greenhouse 98

Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Fossil Fuels 98

Acoel

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Farm Bill is likely the most significant environmental law Congress will address this year. More detail can be found in my book, Farming for Our Future; The Science, Law, and Policy of Climate-Neutral Agriculture , and related Columbia , Harvard , NYU , and Yale Law School blogs). The millions of cows in the U.S.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Biofuels 2007 52

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

In May, a California civil rights coalition filed a lawsuit against the state to prevent implementation of climate law aimed at reducing driving. The coalition calculates that the proposed law will increase the cost of a home by anywhere from $40,000 to $400,000. The study found that reduction in birth weight as small as 5.4

2020 95

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 95

Arnold Porter

JUNE 14, 2021

The plan calls on Congress to enable the manufacture of electric vehicles, charging ports, electric heat pumps for residential heating and commercial buildings, clean materials, and critical technologies like advanced nuclear reactors and fuel through a $46 billion investment in federal procurement. Eliminating fossil fuel funding.

Clean Energy 98

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Electricity Technology 98

ESA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and House progressives, led by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) are opposing the permitting deal, citing concerns that the reforms would help fossil fuel projects and undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act. 12, aimed at boosting the U.S.

2022 75

2022 Ocean Biotechnology Carbon Dioxide 75

A Greener Life

AUGUST 6, 2024

Lowenstein, DeSmog The fossil fuel industry’s efforts to delay inquiries highlight its sense of impunity – and echo tactics used to obstruct climate action and deceive the public. For example, for years, Exxon sought to associate its brand with algae-based biofuels. Closeup of biofuel in a laboratory.

Biofuels 56

Biofuels Fossil Fuels 2024 Climate Change 56

Legal Planet

APRIL 23, 2025

LA Times climate columnist Sammy Roth reread the Laudato Si encyclical , and was struck by his nuanced discussion of extreme weather and sea level rise, and the need to phase out fossil fuels making it almost certainly the most famous climate essay ever written. In that way, we just lost one of the most impactful climate communicators.

Earth Day 238

Earth Day Climate Change Endangered Species Act 2015 238

Law Columbia

JANUARY 24, 2025

It does not seek to discuss every aspect of Trumps EOs, nor to answer every question about the lawfulness of various provisions, nor to set out the exact mechanics for whats to come. However, aspects of Justice40 and the Biden administration’s focus on disadvantaged communities are embedded in federal laws and programs.

Paris Agreement 105

Paris Agreement Government Fossil Fuels Clean Air Act 105

Law Columbia

JANUARY 21, 2025

The general thrust of these is to encourage the rapid development of fossil fuel resources and all associated infrastructure, and remove any regulatory obstacles; to reverse federal actions on climate change, energy efficiency, and environmental justice; and to prevent wind farms from being built on federal lands and waters.

Endangered Species Act 128

Endangered Species Act Biofuels Natural Gas Climate Change 128

Acoel

JANUARY 21, 2025

The general thrust of these is to encourage the rapid development of fossil fuel resources and all associated infrastructure, and remove any regulatory obstacles; to reverse federal actions on climate change, energy efficiency, and environmental justice; and to prevent wind farms from being built on federal lands and waters.

Endangered Species Act 75

Endangered Species Act Biofuels Natural Gas Climate Change 75