Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 12, 2023
Since companies and policymakers do not want to pay a lot to ensure reliability, they both subscribe to the theory that the law of supply and demand will provide an adequate supply at a low cost. In reality, cost cutting leads utilities to overrely on short-term gas suppliers, making an inadequate supply look like it will meet demand.
Legal Planet
APRIL 3, 2023
In preparing to teach a course on climate law, I was really struck by how broad and rich the field has become. Back in the day, it was nearly all international law, but nowadays there’s a huge amount of U.S. domestic law. and international law. and international law. climate policy. Here goes: I. Cross-cutting A.
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Energy and Climate Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
The aim of the EU is to try to stop fossil fuel companies suing states over climate action. On fossil fuel investments, however, the document was rather unspecific, merely stating that the modernized ECT shall reflect climate change and clean energy transition goals.
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 23, 2021
Nine of the largest oil and gas companies reported receiving a combined $870 million. million for other categories of support to fossil fuels. Cleaning up is the law. We shouldn’t be paying oil and gas companies to reduce their emissions . Canada committed to phasing out subsidies by 2025 back in 2009.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Energy law used to be an obscure niche subject. It was devoted to subjects like oil and gas leases, the proper inflation adjustments in utility rates, and depreciation schedules for power plant. Energy law is a hot topic. Top law schools are responding by competing for faculty. Only specialists really paid much attention.
Law Columbia
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Flickr: Natural Gas Plant. As Senior Fellow Amy Turner documented last year , a number of local governments around the country have moved to prohibit natural gas hookups in buildings. These prohibitions are part of cities’ broader effort to participate in the transition away from fossil fuels.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 17, 2023
On October 17, the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held an informational briefing on Project Canary , a company that measures, analyzes and reports on methane emissions from natural gas production and distribution infrastructure.
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