Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In the 2021 update to its Nationally Determined Contribution, under the Paris Agreement Japan pledged to reduce its GHG emissions by 46 % by 2030 compared to its 2013 levels (with aspirational target of 50%) and to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. The court viewed climate change as an uncertain future danger.

2025 103

2025 Paris Agreement Climate Change Carbon Dioxide 103

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 1592 ) -- Range Resources - Orenchuk Russell Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued a de minimis increase in air emissions covering multiple sources of air pollution under a GP-5A General Air Quality Permit at the facility located in Jefferson Twp., Received Jan. 28, Issued Jan. Washington County. Received Dec.

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas 2025 2013 Regulations 112

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2024

That provision was declared unconstitutional by the PA Supreme Court in a landmark ruling in December 2013 based on the Environmental Rights Amendment in Pennsylvania’s Constitution. Read more here. 16 [PaEN] -- EPA Files $4.2 Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Law 2019 109

Breezometer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Air pollution impacts every aspect of our lives, especially health. We created this list of the top 10 air quality influencers to follow to help keep you informed on a variety of environmental topics. government to provide the official figures on premature deaths caused by air pollution.

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Climate Scientist 2009 Government 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 29, 2023

These fees generate more than $100 million per year to fund zero emission vehicle (ZEV) incentives, electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen fueling stations through the Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), Clean Transportation Program (CTP), and Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP).

Nitrogen Oxides 195

Nitrogen Oxides 2007 Greenhouse 2013 195

The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2013

By Lesley Foxhall Pietras On June 24, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the American Lung Association in the litigation involving EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (“CSAPR”). Supreme Court granted the petitions for writs of certiorari filed by the U.S.

Air Pollution 40

Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Clean Air Act 2013 40

HumanNature

JANUARY 30, 2025

Clearing the Air: A Review of the Effects of Particulate Matter Air Pollution on Human Health. Secondary organic aerosols from anthropogenic volatile organic compounds contribute substantially to air pollution mortality. 47 1002210031 (2013). [7] 19 7511 (2022). [2] 2] Anderson, J. Thundiyil, J. Gentner, D.

Ozone 52

Ozone Fossil Fuels Atmosphere Ground-Level Ozone 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

So far in 2025, DEP issued 39 violations to 10 shale gas drilling companies for abandoning and not plugging their well, most drilled in the early days of shale gas development in Pennsylvania-- 2009 to 2013. Read more here.

2025 62

2025 2026 2009 2013 62

Law Columbia

JUNE 26, 2023

In April 2013, the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry developed the ‘Director-General Meeting Agreement’ that substantially loosened the assessment standards for building new coal-fired power plants. This led to the increased use of other energy sources, especially coal, for electricity generation.

Climate Change 115

Climate Change Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 115

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2007 ) Air Quality Permits -- Greylock Midstream, LLC - Veres Compressor Station: DEP accepted General Permit-5 for Veres Compressor Station for associated compressors, pigging operations and other air pollution sources at the facility in Greene Twp., PA Bulletin, page 2013 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc.:

2013 98

2013 2005 Natural Gas 2010 98

Green Bang

APRIL 3, 2014

London taxi drivers are joining a campaign to raise public awareness about the dangers of city air pollution. The Licensed Taxi Drivers Association (LTDA) is backing the campaign, led by Clean Air in London. London can lead the world in ‘green’ transportation and building public understanding of air pollution.”

Air Pollution 52

Air Pollution 2013 Electricity 52

Green Bang

APRIL 3, 2014

London taxi drivers are joining a campaign to raise public awareness about the dangers of city air pollution. The Licensed Taxi Drivers Association (LTDA) is backing the campaign, led by Clean Air in London. London can lead the world in ‘green’ transportation and building public understanding of air pollution.”

Air Pollution 52

Air Pollution 2013 Electricity 52

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013. In its Nationally Determined Contribution , Japan has committed to reducing GHG emissions by 46% in 2030 from 2013 levels and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan. Kobe Steel Ltd.,

Paris Agreement 143

Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

The Energy Law

JUNE 19, 2013

By Lesley Foxhall Pietras On April 18, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) committed to improving air emissions data for the oil and natural gas production sector. Kadeli (Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Research and Development).

2014 40

2014 2013 Air Pollution Natural Gas 40

Edouard Stenger

MAY 16, 2017

China’s coal consumption declined over three consecutive years (2013 to 2016), and a continued slow decline is expected. All in all, these are good news and I am happy that some countries see the benefits of fighting global climate change and local air pollution. Rest asured that I will keep you all updated on that.

Paris Agreement 52

Paris Agreement Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Air Pollution 52

CEQA Developments

JUNE 27, 2023

City of Dublin (2013) 214 Cal.App.4th Being deemed so similar to the already existing allowed land uses, the six proposed cannabis activities “were covered by the uses contemplated in the 2014 EIR and 2013 [GPU].” 4th 1301, 1311.)

2014 98

2014 Regulations 2013 Law 98

Corp Watch

MARCH 8, 2024

Total was fined $398 million in 2013 for bribing government officials in Iran to win contracts. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 million in 2013. million fine Emily Pickrell | Houston Chronicle | September 20, 2013 Total Petrochemical will pay an $8.8 In the U.S. Total settles U.S.

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Total was fined $398 million in 2013 for bribing government officials in Iran to win contracts. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 million in 2013. million fine Emily Pickrell | Houston Chronicle | September 20, 2013 Total Petrochemical will pay an $8.8 In the U.S. Total settles U.S.

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

Total was fined $398 million in 2013 for bribing government officials in Iran to win contracts. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 million in 2013. million fine Emily Pickrell | Houston Chronicle | September 20, 2013 Total Petrochemical will pay an $8.8 In the U.S. Total settles U.S.

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Total was fined $398 million in 2013 for bribing government officials in Iran to win contracts. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 million in 2013. million fine Emily Pickrell | Houston Chronicle | September 20, 2013 Total Petrochemical will pay an $8.8 In the U.S. Total settles U.S.

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Total was fined $398 million in 2013 for bribing government officials in Iran to win contracts. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 million in 2013. million fine Emily Pickrell | Houston Chronicle | September 20, 2013 Total Petrochemical will pay an $8.8 In the U.S. Total settles U.S.

2013 52

2013 2007 Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 52

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Total was fined $398 million in 2013 for bribing government officials in Iran to win contracts. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 million in 2013. million fine Emily Pickrell | Houston Chronicle | September 20, 2013 Total Petrochemical will pay an $8.8 In the U.S. Total settles U.S.

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Total was fined $398 million in 2013 for bribing government officials in Iran to win contracts. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75 million in 2013. million fine Emily Pickrell | Houston Chronicle | September 20, 2013 Total Petrochemical will pay an $8.8 In the U.S. Total settles U.S.

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

The Energy Law

JULY 23, 2013

July 12, 2013) (pdf). Specifically, Section 126(b) provides that: Any State or political subdivision may petition the Administrator for a finding that any major source or group of stationary sources emits or would emit any air pollutant in violation of the prohibition of [the “good neighbor” provision] or this section.

Clean Air Act 40

Clean Air Act Air Pollution Pollution Control Environmental Protection 40

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The CAA expressly forbids pollution from one state “significantly contributing” to another state’s nonattainment of its air quality standards, and in recent years, the EPA has promulgated rules using regional cap-and-trade programs to control the interstate transport of smog precursors from power plants. In 2012, in. Under the NO.

Ozone 40

Ozone Air Pollution Pollution Control 2012 40

Environment Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

Since 2013, companies listed on stock exchanges have been required to report on their greenhouse gas emissions and in 2019 legislation was introduced that requires UK pension schemes to set out their policy on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in their investment decision making. With more than £1.5

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2013 Air Pollution Regulations 52

Physics World

OCTOBER 6, 2021

And how are they linked to wildfire, air pollution and other hazards? In his book Making the Modern World , the Czech-Canadian energy researcher Vaclav Smil estimates that China used more cement between 2011 and 2013 than the US did in the entire 20th century. Where are they most likely? How extreme might such occurrences be?

Cooling 133

Cooling Atmosphere Climate Change Greenhouse 133

Vermont Law

AUGUST 24, 2020

Popularized in the 2013 film. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of 1973 and 1978 (MARPOL) was developed to minimize pollution of the oceans and seas, including dumping, oil, and air pollution. [11]. This cascading chain reaction is known as the Kessler syndrome. [6].

2007 52

2007 Ocean Law 2019 52

CEQA Developments

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Ultimately, cooperation between the parties ended, but real parties applied to County in 2013 for a specific plan and rezonings they believed were consistent with the agreement’s primary terms.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2013 Conservation 98

Law Columbia

JANUARY 10, 2019

4th 832 (2013) (invalidating EIR that based its significance determination partly on comparing the project’s emissions to statewide emissions). of Fish & Wildlife, 62 Cal.4th City of Oroville, 219 Cal.App.4th Energy Impacts and Efficiency. The revised guidelines incorporate a new subdivision on energy impacts (Section 15126.2(b)),

Climate Change 40

Climate Change Greenhouse 2013 Renewable Energy 40

A Greener Life

AUGUST 22, 2022

Despite worsening levels over decades, some work to combat heavy metal pollution has begun to yield results; a 2013 initiative to tackle air pollution and strict controls of cadmium content in zinc-containing animal feeds have brought sources of cadmium contamination under control. Rapid acidification. meaning a 2.2-fold

Atmosphere 52

Atmosphere 2016 Carbon Dioxide Environmental Protection 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

penalty and $5 million restitution from the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County for air pollution violations; -- $1.4 Million Investment In Reducing Oil & Gas Facility Air Pollution Emissions [December 2024] -- EPA, Justice Dept., DEP Announce $5.275 Million In Penalties [Shared Equally], Plus $1.4

2014 97

2014 2010 2018 2020 97

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

million infants born in Pennsylvania between 2004 and 2013. These associations can be attributed to the environmental impacts of fracking, including air pollution, water contamination, noise, traffic, and community impacts." So these are all problems that are known to be related to exposure to toxic air pollution.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2002 2014 113

Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Dirty Profits 2: Report on Companies and Financial Institutions Benefiting from Violations of Human Rights (Facing Finance, 2013). Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Behind the Shine: The Other Shell Report by Friends of the Earth and others (2003).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

Dirty Profits 2: Report on Companies and Financial Institutions Benefiting from Violations of Human Rights (Facing Finance, 2013). Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Behind the Shine: The Other Shell Report by Friends of the Earth and others (2003).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

Dirty Profits 2: Report on Companies and Financial Institutions Benefiting from Violations of Human Rights (Facing Finance, 2013). Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Behind the Shine: The Other Shell Report by Friends of the Earth and others (2003).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Dirty Profits 2: Report on Companies and Financial Institutions Benefiting from Violations of Human Rights (Facing Finance, 2013). Nigeria: Petroleum, Pollution and Poverty in the Niger Delta by Amnesty International (2009). Behind the Shine: The Other Shell Report by Friends of the Earth and others (2003).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52