Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It’s time for another round-up summarizing lobbying by Canada’s oil and gas industry of the federal government. The oil and gas industry’s lobbyists met with federal government officials a minimum of 94 times in December. ENGOs are granted far less access to key government decision-makers. What were they lobbying for?

Government 115

Government Fossil Fuels Climate Change Natural Resources 115

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On November 1, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Denise Coleman announced that Pennsylvania is currently taking applications for natural disaster recovery efforts in Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Chester, Huntingdon. Posted: November 1, 2021] PA Environment Digest

Natural Resources 75

Natural Resources Conservation 2021 Environmental Protection 75

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 13, 2023

March was a tight competition between fossil fuel pipeline, extraction, and oil and gas production companies for who could get the most face time with the federal government. Our lobby bot recorded 103 meetings between oil and gas industry lobbyists and federal government officials from the lobby registry. and Enbridge Inc.,

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Government Climate Change Natural Resources 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

By conserving and stewarding our Commonwealth's natural resources, DCNR is vital to Pennsylvania's booming outdoor recreation industry. According to the U.S. Criteria for choosing the locations included proximity to population centers and unmet demand for outdoor recreation in the area.

Natural Resources 73

Natural Resources Conservation 2022 2023 73

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Companies could look for comprehensive project or sale-level disclosure of contracts and licenses, payments to governments, and verified beneficial ownership information, internal oversight and independence of ethics and compliance procedures, robust disciplinary and remediation procedures. Ultimately, corruption is not a victimless crime.

Electricity 215

Electricity Government Natural Resources Law 215

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This is despite numerous assurances from industry, and repeated promises from the government of Alberta, that these ponds full of toxic waste from industry operations will be cleaned up. She added, “We can smell the toxins in the air, they’re in our water and have been for years, but no one in government cares.

2020 110

2020 Government Regulations Waste 110

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The coalition members include Canada Natural Resources Ltd, Cenovus, ConocoPhillips, Imperial Oil, MEG Energy and Suncor. In addition to their lobby meetings as members of Pathways Alliance, the companies that make up the coalition also lobby individually and had 22 meetings with the government in July.

Fossil Fuels 139

Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Climate Change Government 139

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 11, 2023

Five of the top six risks over the next decade fit that category: failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or adapt to a warming climate; extreme weather; biodiversity and ecosystem collapse; and, in general terms, “natural resource crises.” The World Economic Forum has company in this regard.

Politics 321

Politics Natural Resources 2015 2023 321

Legal Planet

MAY 31, 2021

From the contamination of land and the destruction of forests to the plunder of natural resources and the collapse of management systems, the environmental consequences of war are often widespread and devastating.” General Secretary said in 2014: “The environment has long been a silent casualty of war and armed conflict.

Natural Resources 304

Natural Resources Climate Change 2007 2014 304

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I remember when we first launched you on twitter at @FedLobBot , so that you could take publicly-available information out of the federal lobby registry, a complicated government website , and make it more accessible for everyone. We’re celebrating this milestone birthday by creating a new webpage just for you, Lobby Bot.

Fossil Fuels 127

Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Climate Change Government 127

Vermont Law

APRIL 3, 2020

When the idea of ecological civilization and green development became part of China’s national strategy, the issue of illegal exploitation and utilization of natural resources in nature reserves and other special regions also became a public concern. New Paragraph.

Natural Resources 40

Natural Resources Government Law 40

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We need the government to commit to finalizing this reg in the next six months. ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE Environmental Defence is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.

Regulations 98

Regulations Government Electricity Climate Change 98

Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 18, 2023

State of Montana , against their state government. Of note, there are state constitution based climate change lawsuits against state governments pending in early stages of pleading in Hawaii , Utah , and Virginia. What would the impact be when the conservative Montana legislative branch sides with the executive branch?

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Government Fossil Fuels Climate Scientist 52

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In August, the oil and gas industry had 64 lobby meetings with the federal government, with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) being the most active fossil fuel lobbyist once again. It lobbied the government 10 times in August and 65 times throughout 2023 so far. So, how much is CAPP spending to promote its agenda?

Fossil Fuels 127

Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Government Politics 127

Legal Planet

MARCH 12, 2024

As a result, the Pennsylvania constitution reads: “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania’s public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.”

Natural Resources 318

Natural Resources Environmental Protection 2024 Conservation 318

The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

The Louisiana Legislature’s 2023 Regular Session begins on April 10th, and last Friday, Louisiana Senator Allain of District 21 filed SB 154 proposing to enact a statutory framework directly governing the rights and obligations of parties to renewable energy leases.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Government Law 2023 98

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 15, 2024

We’re pleased that the legislation was improved to require greater government transparency, accountability, and consistency in supporting workers and communities during the shift to a low-carbon economy. The government House Leader then waited months to bring C-50 back on the agenda.

Government 80

Government Natural Resources Conservation 2023 80

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The fossil fuel industry has lobbied the federal government over 1017 times so far this year! It’s no wonder the government is slow to release its climate policies – not a day goes by where it isn’t being pressured to prioritize Big Oil’s interests. That’s over seven meetings per working day ! – 23 meetings Enbridge Inc.

Fossil Fuels 93

Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Climate Change Government 93

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Our Lobby Bot recorded 98 meetings in November and 58 meetings in December between the federal government and fossil fuel lobbyists. We just got the last of the federal lobby registry reports for 2023, and one thing is clear: Big Oil had an astounding presence on Parliament Hill throughout all of last year. That means Big Oil lobbied 4.5

2023 89

2023 Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Climate Change 89

The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana. This action entails collaboration between Louisiana agencies and the federal government, as well as transmission planning agencies, energy regulators, utilities, and the private sector.

Government 98

Government Wind Power Renewable Energy Ocean 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The assessment further identified rising health issues related to natural resource extractions [defined by the Health Department as oil and gas development ] and the health impacts resulting from climate change as two of the top five threats affecting health outcomes of Pennsylvanians.

Natural Resources 95

Natural Resources Natural Gas Climate Change Air Pollution 95

Legal Planet

JUNE 23, 2021

Reversing a decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, a 6-3 Supreme Court majority ruled that the challenged regulation triggers a per se , compensable government “taking” of private property under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. regulation from numerous other government programs. Constitution.

Regulations 198

Regulations Natural Resources Government Conservation 198

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2024

Eligible applicants include states, local, interstate, and intrastate government agencies and instrumentalities, federally recognized Tribes, inter-tribal consortia, and nonprofit organizations. These grants will emphasize projects that support environmental justice and prevention of greenhouse gas emissions.

Natural Resources 80

Natural Resources 2024 Environmental Protection Greenhouse 80

Legal Planet

MARCH 13, 2023

On Thursday, March 2, 2023, California’s principal energy agencies – the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) – held a first-of-its-kind, joint en banc hearing at Cal Poly Humboldt with Tribal government leaders and all 10 commissioners of the CEC and CPUC.

Government 208

Government 2011 Climate Change Renewable Energy 208

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 25, 2023

Oil and gas industry lobbyists met with federal government officials a minimum of 91 times in February (and that only includes the meetings that get tracked. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and his staff spent a lot of the month meeting with these companies. Johnathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources.

Fossil Fuels 104

Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Climate Change Government 104

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 21, 2023

We just got the data for January 2023 about the amount Canada’s oil and gas industry lobbied the federal government. The oil and gas industry’s lobbyists met with federal government officials a minimum of 94 times in December. tie) Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), took 18 meetings 1.

Natural Resources 121

Natural Resources Climate Change Fossil Fuels Government 121

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Since then, it has been tweeting out a constant stream of announcements about which oil & gas companies and associations have been lobbying which Canadian government politicians and ministries. Fossil fuel lobbyists met with government officials a minimum of 102 times in September: over four times per working day.

Fossil Fuels 145

Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Government Climate Change 145

Legal Planet

MARCH 19, 2023

Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the last natural resources cases on its docket this Term: Arizona v. Remarkably, however, and despite the fact that the federal government negotiated two important 19th century treaties with the Navajo Nation, the U.S. Navajo Nation Reservation (credit: KNAU) Today the U.S. Navajo Nation.

Government 228

Government 2003 Law Natural Resources 228

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Wolf: Announces 1-Month Extension To Apply For Individual Federal Assistance For Hurricane Ida Recovery In 8 Counties -- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting Applications For Stream Restoration Disaster Assistance In 15 PA Counties [Posted: November 8, 2021] PA Environment Digest On November 8, Gov.

Government 52

Government Natural Resources Conservation 2021 52

Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The deadly clashes reflect heightened competition over natural resources in an area experiencing rapid environmental change. The deadly clashes, which began in early December, reflect heightened competition over natural resources in an area experiencing rapid environmental change.

Climate Change 264

Climate Change Natural Resources 2014 Atmosphere 264

Legal Planet

MAY 30, 2022

From the contamination of land and the destruction of forests to the plunder of natural resources and the collapse of management systems, the environmental consequences of war are often widespread and devastating.”. The Ukrainian government says that it intends to seek compensation based on the Gulf War precedent.

2022 237

2022 Nuclear Power Natural Resources Climate Change 237

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2024

. -- Flood Mitigation : Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S.

Natural Resources 102

Natural Resources Environmental Protection 2024 Conservation 102

E2 Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

Department of Interior (DOI) is seeking public comments on new strategies to replace the 2007 Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and the Coordinated Operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead that will expire at the end of 2026.

Government 52

Government 2026 2007 Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants. The deadline to apply is April 9. The primary goal of the UAIP projects is to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production.

Natural Resources 78

Natural Resources 2024 Conservation Government 78

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the world continues to learn how oil and gas companies have used their vast resources to cause climate change, the tables are slowly turning. WHY WAS SUNCOR CEO RICH KRUGER CALLED TO APPEAR AT THE NATURAL RESOURCES PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE? Oil and gas companies, like Suncor, cannot be trusted to clean up their own pollution.

Fossil Fuels 134

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Natural Resources Government 134

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2022

Industry-specific reviews of government subsidies have been much more common than analyses examining several natural resource sectors at once. Indeed, it is the combination of support provided by multiple levels of government and government programs, across numerous natural resource areas, that can… Read more →

Natural Resources 81

Natural Resources Government Law 81

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s time for another round-up of lobbying of the federal government by Canada’s oil and gas industry, and this time we’ll be highlighting something we haven’t focused on much before: which Members of Parliament (MPs) were lobbied the most. ENGOs are granted far less access to key government decision-makers. Here they are.

Natural Resources 110

Natural Resources Fossil Fuels Climate Change Conservation 110