Legal Planet
AUGUST 30, 2023
The threat of flooding and erosion is increasing throughout the United States as a warming atmosphere makes precipitation events more extreme and contributes to sea level rise. Inadequate disclosure laws have serious consequences, considering the high cost of flood damage recovery. In fact, the U.S.
Legal Planet
MARCH 27, 2024
That seems to be the Florida playbook for dealing with the climate crisis facing Floridians in the form of rising sea levels and deadly temperatures. California, Oregon and Washington meanwhile have passed state laws that formally protect outdoor workers from the dangers of heat. But it’s not just heat denial.
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E2 Law Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The regulatory impact of PFAS on otherwise closed sites is also a challenge for the regulated community, including real estate owners and operators. Climate Change and Ongoing Regulations – Climate change issues, such as rising sea levels, continue to affect developers and commercial property owners in Florida.
CEQA Developments
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
It also discussed climate change and sea level rise impacts, noting the Bay level could rise as much as 5.5 The Court’s Rejection of Plaintiffs’ Arguments Concerning Sea Level Rise. feet by 2100, and that the rise could occur at an accelerated rate. It found use of fill to raise Area 4 housing units 10 to 14.5
Circle of Blue
MAY 31, 2023
The Supreme Court ripped the heart out of the law we depend on to protect American waters and wetlands.” — Manish Bapna, president and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council, in a statement. Supreme Court narrowed Clean Water Act protections for wetlands that aren’t directly connected to “lakes, oceans, streams, and rivers.” “The
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 7, 2023
The warming climate is also contributing to increased flooding in many places, through the increased risk of heavy rainfall events, intensifying storms, and sea level rise. These risks are worsened by the continued increase in development in flood zones.
Vermont Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
rising sea-levels. Cities should be utilizing expensive coastline real estate to adapt to the effects of climate change to address increases in heat-waves, storm surges, and inundation. [1]. Stryker is a second-year law student at Vermont Law School pursuing his J.D. Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.
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