Energy and Climate Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

It has been the central backbone of Germany`s energy turnaround, the Renewable Energy Act (Erneuerbare Energien Gesetz). Enacted in 2001, it survived several amendments and revisions, changing from a feed-in tariff regime to a, specific German, feed-in premium modell. The current EEG stems from 2017 and by that time some fundamental changes were made to the system, as discussed on this blog.

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Climate Change Blawg

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The following are some of the top climate change legal influencers on Twitter. They are some of the best lawyers, legal academics and legal organisations trying to turn the tide on climate change through change in the law across many different jurisdictions. If you think anyone else is worth following for climate change law updates […]. The post Top 35+ Climate Change Law Influencers to Follow on Twitter appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insights.

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JANZEN AG

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

As one farmer recently told me, “If we can’t make money grain farming, we might as well farm the sun.” Clean energy is hot on the farm, and its more than anaerobic digesters and windmills. Many farmers are being approached by solar energy developers who ask them to sign up acres of farmland for conversion into solar farms. These farmers are presented with very long-term leases that take farm ground out of production for decades.

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Onya

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Use of single-use plastic has surged during the pandemic amid uncertainty in the safety of reusable containers. We have seen countries banning reusable bags at grocery stores, coffee shops refusing to accept reusable cups, and grocers closing down their bulk sections for fear of cross-contamination and the spread of the coronavirus. Table Of Contents.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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EPA

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

By Ted Stanich. Associate Administrator, Office of Homeland Security. As we remember the events of September 11, and mark the 19 th anniversary and Patriot Day last week, I am reminded of the mood in Washington, D.C. in October 2001— “first 9/11, and now this?” The fear was real and we heard so many rumors about potential new threats that when there was anthrax in the mail it wasn’t necessarily a shock.

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Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Wind farm (Source: Z22). By Michael Burger and Hillary Aidun. Last week the Sabin Center and the American Bar Association held an event on addressing landowner concerns in renewable energy siting. Wind and solar farms often spark siting battles between local residents who welcome renewable energy projects and their neighbors who are concerned about visual or other impacts.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

On July 15, 2020, The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion awarding damages for a violation of due process rights against a private pipeline company. Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC v. 38.00 Acres, More or Less, Located in St. Martin Parish, et al. [1] (“ Bayou Bridge ”) centers around the construction of a crude oil pipeline from the Clifton Ridge terminal in Lake Charles, Louisiana to a marketing hub in St.

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Environment, Law, and History

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

H-Environment recently published a review by Samm Newton of Teresa Sabol Spezio's Slick Policy: Environmental and Science Policy in the Aftermath of the Santa Barbara Oil Spill (U. Pittsburgh Press, 2018). The Santa Barbara spill is often pointed to as one of the foundational moments of modern American environmentalism and environmental regulation, but Spezio seems to flesh out the picture.

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JANZEN AG

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

A recent AgWeb article made a bold claim: Tesla is the biggest threat to farming today. I’ve always considered Tesla to be an enormous innovator—more likely to improve the efficiencies of transportation, vital to farming, rather than a threat to agriculture. What could the author possibly mean by this statement? In article, Wells Fargo Economist: Biggest Threat to Farming is Tesla , the author more pointedly explains that the adoption of electric vehicles by consumers is the biggest direct threa

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EPA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

By Alexandra Dapolito Dunn. Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Businesses are the backbone of the American economy and play a crucial role in protecting our environment for generations to come. This year marks EPA’s 50 th anniversary and the 30 th anniversary of the Pollution Prevention (P2) Act. During this time, we’ve worked with businesses to find ways to stop pollution before it is even created, the very heart of P2 and sustainability practice

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Justice Podcast

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Katie Sullivan speaks with Wyn Hornbuckle, Deputy Director of the Office of Public Affairs, about Operation Lady Justice, the Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Katie Sullivan speaks with Wyn Hornbuckle, Deputy Director of the Office of Public Affairs, about Operation Lady Justice, the Presi

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Energy and Climate Law

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Germany is in the midst of fundamentally restructuring its energy sector. The country wants to close the last nuclear power plant by 2022 and simultaneously phase-out coal by 2038 at latest. Both processes are laborious, but while discussions and expropriation claims surrounding the nuclear phase-out have been largely settled, similar discussions about financial compensation for owners and operators of coal fired power plants in Germany gather pace.

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Climate Change Blawg

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Thanks to Lynette Purves for highlighting this to me some time ago, the [Chancery Lane] Project is doing some incredible work in helping to re-wire contracts and create model laws to enable communities and businesses to fight climate change. Their vision is a world where every contract and law enable solutions to climate change. You […]. The post The [Chancery Lane] Project is Re-wiring Contracts and Laws to fight Climate Change appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Bl

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The jurisdictional contest over the proper forum for Louisiana’s sprawling coastal land loss litigation continues as petitions for panel and en banc rehearings on federal jurisdiction pend before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Meanwhile, the plaintiffs’ strident effort to return to the state courts, located in the coastal Parishes whose governments have sued the industry, has yielded an opinion involving the jurisdiction of federal district courts during an appeal.

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Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition

Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.

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JANZEN AG

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Wind power in my part of the world has become a very popular “clean” energy source for power companies. Wind power has also become very controversial, leading to highly contentious zoning fights at the county level. This article discusses three legal items for landowners to consider before signing an agreement to allow construction of wind turbines on their fields by a developer.

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EPA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

By Douglas Benevento. Associate Deputy Administrator. In May 1995, EPA and the states entered into a joint agreement to establish the National Environmental Performance Partnership System (NEPPS) and committed to direct resources to improve environmental results, allow for greater flexibility, enhance accountability, and measure progress. Now celebrating its 25th successful year, NEPPS continues to serve as the leading example for fostering the EPA, state, and tribal partnership.

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Stack Environment

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Those who live and work in Georgia are fortunate to be among some of the most beautiful and beneficial water systems nature can offer. Not just limited to the beaches and shorelines, these systems also include wetlands that feed into those precious bodies of water. It is easy to think of these wetlands as swamps or wasted space, but they are critical to the health of the environment and the community.

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Cresforum

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

American innovation is undoubtedly the key to overcoming some of our nation’s most difficult challenges. Our innovation engine is made up of the government, providing guidance and support; the research community and academia, seeking new discoveries and building the knowledge base; the private sector, bringing those discoveries to the market in new and useful ways.

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Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital

As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.

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Climate Change Blawg

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Legal action on climate change is now a global phenomenon. As reported in CNN, a report from the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science has considered litigation in respect of climate change from 1990 to May 2019. While the US is still the most popular venue for climate change lawsuits, […]. The post Legal Action on Climate Change a ‘Global Phenomenon’ appeared first on Climate Change Blawg: Climate Change Law Blogs, News & Insig

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Commercial Lease Considerations in the Wake of Hurricane Laura Following disasters such as Hurricane Laura, business owners have a variety of concerns when beginning the recovery process. Chief among those concerns: what to do when your place of business has been damaged or destroyed? If you lease your place of business, or if you lease out land or buildings to other people for their businesses, this concern becomes especially important when you consider the different parties with a potential in

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Environmental Law Prof Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Two weeks ago, as the West was just beginning to go up in smoke, I recorded a wildfire-101 video for my students and interested colleagues. My goal was to explain, in about fifteen minutes, why we're seeing so much fire.

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EPA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

By Paul Kudarauskas. Deputy Associate Administrator, EPA Office of Homeland Security. Homeland security is part of our overall national security in the United States. Dating back before 9/11, homeland security officials from all departments and agencies worked to support national preparedness in various forms. Over time, the scope of potential threats to prepare for has expanded beyond large-scale terrorist attacks to also include cyber-attacks, pandemics and catastrophic natural disasters.

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Montrose

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

IRVINE, CA (September 4, 2020) —Environmental Business Journal®* (EBJ), a business research publication which provides high value strategic business intelligence to the environmental industry*, has honored Montrose Environmental Group (Montrose) with an award for Business Achievement in Mergers & Acquisitions in 2019. “In what is widely regarded as a stable market, a number of companies exceeded the norms of low single-digit growth with double-digit growth or ambitious ventures into new prac

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Cresforum

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

American innovation is undoubtedly the key to overcoming some of our nation’s most difficult challenges. Our innovation engine is made up of the government, providing guidance and support; the research community and academia, seeking new discoveries and building the knowledge base; the private sector, bringing those discoveries to the market in new and useful ways.

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Climate Change Blawg

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Greenhouse gasses, global warming, and catastrophic climate change have been subjects of controversy for decades, and time is running out, but the UK is making impressive strides in its efforts to protect the planet. 2008 Climate Change Act An Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, the Climate Change Act 2008 is a landmark […]. The post What Is the UK Doing to Stop Climate Change?

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

On July 15, 2020, The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion awarding damages for a violation of due process rights against a private pipeline company. Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC v. 38.00 Acres, More or Less, Located in St. Martin Parish, et al. [1] (“ Bayou Bridge ”) centers around the construction of a crude oil pipeline from the Clifton Ridge terminal in Lake Charles, Louisiana to a marketing hub in St.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL BLOGS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

 On August 30, 2020, the Legislature passed the Act, Assembly Bill 2762. The Act bans 12 chemicals banned from cosmetics fold in California, including formaldehyde, mercury, isopropyl parabens, and PFAS.  The law now goes to the Governor for signature.

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Clean Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The Governor has issued an Executive Order with sweeping implications for the oil and gas industry and others. By Jean-Philippe Brisson , Joshua T. Bledsoe , Nikki Buffa , and Brian F. McCall. On September 23, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-79-20 , which will have sweeping implications for the oil and gas industry, automakers, low-carbon fuel producers, the logistics industry, and public transit agencies, among others (the Executive Order).

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Environment Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

ISO 14000 standards support and promote the incorporation of sustainable practices in business. In this article, you will learn how ISO 14000 can help businesses to adapt to our environmental crisis and how to get certified. “Seas are rising and oceans are acidifying. Glaciers are melting and corals are bleaching. Droughts are spreading and wildfires are burning.

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Cresforum

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

In our country’s fight to defeat the coronavirus, the importance of coming together to solve big problems is clear. We see the heroic actions of those on the front lines working tirelessly to address immense challenges and to keep essential services up and running. We see the critical role of individuals who are choosing to stay apart to help keep themselves and others safe and healthy.

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Climate Change Blawg

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Climate change law encompasses the policies and regulations implemented throughout the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conquer global warming, and prevent climate change. Climate change policies can be international, national, or even local, so they may vary significantly from one location to the next. Climate change regulations generally fall into two categories.

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