Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The country that is home to some of the most iconic buildings erected by humankind, from the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Palace of Versailles is failing its current inhabitants and decimating residential real estate with deeply flawed greenhouse gas emissions standards for rental properties.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 5, 2019

This blog is based on a talk given to the Climate Change: Response and Resilience Leadership Forum at Columbia University on November 20, 2019, sponsored by RenaissanceRe. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions should be the highest priority, but that won’t be enough to prevent severe impacts, some of which are already occurring.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

India has “[balanced] its economic needs with its environmental responsibility” by continuously increasing its forest and tree cover over the past few decades – one of the few countries where this has been seen, he adds. The country has tried to tout its credentials in other climate-friendly areas throughout the years.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The plugging of these wells is of vital importance as they emit potent greenhouse gases, hazardous air pollutants, and volatile organic compounds and can impact local water supplies, human health, and wildlife. Our proposed budget also includes $1.1 million over the next four years.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

For example, the ongoing debate over the impact of certain pesticides in agriculture , greenhouse gas emissions are often a battle between the science and industry's attempts to muddy the science and government lobbying to roll back legislation (2). Typically used in conjunction with “greenhouse gas” but some emissions are not GHGs.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 10, 2021

This week’s IPCC report is another stark reminder of the need to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid climate disaster. To the extent those sectors continue emitting carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, those gases will need to be captured prior to release into the atmosphere. By Romany M. While the U.S.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 16, 2022

Today there is a significant increased emphasis on renewable energy in company ESG disclosures about reducing the environmental and economic harms associated with fossil fuel energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the supply of renewable energy projects and foster a just transition to a green economy.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Concern Over President’s Choice to Head Federal Wildlife Agency – Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. Youngkin says he will take Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to save ratepayers money – The Washington Post. New York City to ban gas hook-ups in new buildings – The Independent.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 14, 2024

These state-level “Climate Superfund” bills are modeled on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund, which imposes liability on multiple parties, including the generators of waste, for the cleanup of contaminated sites.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 24, 2023

As we sing Auld Lang Syne to 2023, a pivotal year for global sustainability efforts, it’s time to reflect on the strides made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the realm of the built environment, all as described in our top 10 most read blog posts of the year.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 9, 2022

We suggest rephrasing the query such that it is about using renewable energy to reduce the environmental harms associated with fossil fuel energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the supply of renewable energy and foster a just transition to an ESG driven economy.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

RGGI is wrong for Pennsylvania, and it is time to repeal this regulation and focus on putting forth commonsense, environmentally responsible energy policy that recognizes and champions Pennsylvania as an energy producer.” “Not It's happening because of economic drivers and the moral climate crisis we face. "I

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Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

California Court Set Aside Environmental Reviews for Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program but Rejected Argument that Agency Failed to Consider Greenhouse Gas and Other Impacts of Program Modifications. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility v. North Coast Rivers Alliance v. After the D.C. filed Feb.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision the US Supreme Court handed down in June curtailed strategies EPA can use to slow climate change, but its problematic implications stretch far beyond greenhouse gas reduction. Together, these smaller actions can result in substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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ESA

APRIL 19, 2021

The task force will also work to improve and increase adaptation and resilience to the impacts of climate change, address current and historic environmental injustice, protect public health and conserve Department-managed lands, according to the order. In order to be fully considered, written comments on the DEIS must arrive no later Apr.

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ESA

JULY 26, 2021

The PFAS Action Act directs the EPA to designate two PFAS chemicals, PFOA (PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. response to the desert locust outbreak in East Africa. 4534 and S.

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ESA

MAY 17, 2021

This bill requires publicly listed companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and how climate change will impact their businesses to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Justice Dept.

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ESA

MAY 6, 2021

will halve its greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels. Washington Legislature approves caps on carbon pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, giving big win to Inslee, environmentalists – The Seattle Times. Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

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