article thumbnail

‘La Acción de Cumplimiento’ as a Legal Mechanism to Implement Colombian Climate Change Laws

Law Columbia

So far, the country has adopted several laws to strengthen the legal framework towards achieving these goals. Colombia ’s Legal Climate Framework Colombia’s climate change laws are extensive and align with its open commitment to fight climate change and its devastating effects. Law 629 of 2000 on the Kyoto Protocol.

article thumbnail

Losing Justice Hobbs, Western Water Expert and Valued Mentor

Legal Planet

But people across the Colorado legal community, the broader Western water community, and a far-flung network that includes Berkeley Law staff, faculty, and alumni. Long-term connections with Berkeley Law. Justice Hobbs’ connections with Berkeley Law run deep. He got his JD here in 1971. I was lucky enough to be one of them. .

2013 243
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Swiss Women Lead the Way in Historic Climate Justice Victory

Union of Concerned Scientists

This victory sets a precedent for future climate litigation, affirming that climate action is a legal duty of states under human rights law. Born between 1999 and 2012, these youths argued that the adverse effects of climate change, such as heatwaves and wildfires , pose a threat to their right to life.

article thumbnail

Louisiana Legislature to Consider Amendments to Forced Pooling Regime Requiring Operators to Pay Lessors of Nonparticipating Working Interest Owners Directly

The Energy Law Blog

The bill, HB 590 , extends a prior substantive change in the law that was affected by the 2012 amendments to La. As was the case in 2012, this proposed amendment would also extend this direct payment requirement to any overriding royalty interests burdening the nonparticipating owner’s lease.

2012 98
article thumbnail

The Ongoing Tension over Stormwater Discharges in Los Angeles

Legal Planet

Wells Environmental Clinic at UCLA School of Law is representing Los Angeles Waterkeeper on matters related to the subject of this post. The 2012 MS4 Permit in a Nutshell. The 2012 permit was not established with clear and measurable requirements for how the plans will actually reduce the levels of stormwater pollution.

2012 130
article thumbnail

Public Interest Groups at Supreme Court of Canada to Defend Federal Environmental Law from Alberta Challenge 

Enviromental Defense

It is one of Canada’s most fundamental environmental laws, and plays a key role in ensuring sound decisions over projects affecting nature, communities, and Indigenous rights. For the first time, we have a law that requires the consideration of a project’s total carbon pollution before it gets approved.

Law 52
article thumbnail

Sen. Bartolotta, Sen. Yaw Announce Bill To Withhold Gas Drilling Impact Fees To Municipalities That Set More Protective Standards On Natural Gas Development Than State Law, And While There Is a Legal Challenge To Local Restrictions

PA Environment Daily

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) announced plans to introduce legislation to prohibit municipalities from receiving Act 13 drilling impact fees if they set more protective standards on the development of natural gas than required in state or federal law and while a challenge to local restrictions is being litigated.