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Emmett Institute Symposium: Powering the Future

Legal Planet

I’ve been thinking about the Berkeley Pit a lot lately as I’ve noticed growing attention in climate journalism and policy circles to one of the big policy hurdles for the clean energy transition: How will the U.S. Two years ago, the Biden administration passed historic climate laws that invest heavily in clean energy.

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Should Utility CEO Compensation Be Linked To Decarbonization Goals?

Environmental Leader

As part of its recently launched Utility Transformation Challenge initiative, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) recommends utilities undergo a series of cultural and business model changes, such as linking executive compensation to carbon reduction goals, to support the transition to a carbon-free, clean energy future.

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What to watch for, and ignore, at the upcoming climate talks in Dubai

Legal Planet

Other pathways to increase funding for climate change efforts, especially for adaptation and for renewable energy and energy efficiency transformations. Accounting may not be glamorous but without standards there is no way to assure pledges become real,” she says. will also be on his radar.

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Can the New Climate Laws Transform our Transportation Infrastructure?

Legal Planet

This is the last in our series of posts previewing the Emmett Institute’s 2023 Symposium , coming up on April 12. Transportation is one of the most complicated and urgent areas of the clean-energy transition. This money is badly needed to both promote clean vehicles and for our aging highway infrastructure.

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Foley Hoag to Host Webinar on New York’s Climate Plan

Law and Environment

On January 12 and 13, Foley Hoag attorneys will lead a series of discussions about the significance of New York Climate Action Council’s recently-released draft Scoping Plan to the state’s continuing clean energy transformation. Join us on January 12 and 13 to learn more about New York’s plan for clean energy future.

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A Big Year on Legal Planet

Legal Planet

Graphic by Danielle Anz It’s an understatement to say that 2023 was a transformative year for the U.S. We saw rapid implementation of landmark federal climate laws, a series of big actions on methane emissions , a deal on Colorado River water usage, and bigger-than-expected climate victories in Sacramento. climate movement.

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Taking Stock Ahead of UN Climate Conference: Five Things to Watch for at COP28 in Dubai

Union of Concerned Scientists

A parade of scientific reports lay bare the problem—and the solutions Ahead of the annual climate talks, a series of reports have been released that, once again, underscore the unforgiving contours of the challenge we face. Committing to tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency globally by 2030.