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Banking and Exchange Programs to Mitigate Vehicle Miles Traveled

Legal Planet

MARCH 7, 2025

Lets fast forward to today; more than half a century of government housing policy favoring sprawling, car-dependent development has spawned long commutes, increased exposure to air pollution, and segregated communities. And across the United States, the transportation sector is now the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Nitrogen Oxides

Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution Government 2013

Has Gasoline Use in California Peaked?

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Switching from fossil fuels like gasoline to increasingly clean electricity sources is vital for hitting climate and air pollution goals. However the long term drop in per person gasoline use is likely due to fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards that have made gasoline vehicles more efficient over the prior decades.

Carbon Dioxide

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Protecting Public Health Is Complicated. But Science Can Help, and the Time Is Now.

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This process requires the facilities’ reports to include a section for each health impact associated with the air pollutants they will emit. Thanks to this requirement, Minnesota found that companies actually reduced their planned air pollution level (in their permits) to decrease the size and complexity of the report.

Air Pollution

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Diesel is the Reason for the Sneezin’: Cleaner Holiday Deliveries are on the Horizon

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But while greenhouse gas emissions may be reduced, a delivery fulfilled by a diesel-burning truck may lead to increases in emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides and lung-damaging particulate matter. While the latter part of this conclusion is obvious, the former part isn’t as much.

Nitrogen Oxides

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Climate Litigation in Japan: What to Expect in 2025

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In 2022, the amount of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions nationwide was over one billion tons , making Japan the 5 th largest GHG emitter in the world. The citizens in the Kobe case argue that the aggravation of climate change and air pollution by the new power plants violate their rights.

2025

2025 Paris Agreement Climate Change Carbon Dioxide

Japanese Courts Admit the Operation of New Coal-Fired Power Plants in Kobe

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

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Republican House Bill Contains Natural Gas Industry Wish List Of Measures To Expand Natural Gas Drilling, Subsidize Pipeline Expansion, Automatically Approve Well Permits, Preempt Local Governments

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2022

Fact: DCNR testified at the Senate’s March 4 budget hearing, 65 percent of the prime natural gas leases on State Forest land in 2008-2013 have not been developed. Fact: The PA Supreme Court issued a decision in 2013 declaring a similar provision in the Act 13 state law regulating oil and gas drilling unconstitutional. Read more here.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Government Regulations 2013

Climate leadership is now in Asia

Edouard Stenger

MAY 16, 2017

These days the United States’ federal government is promoting coal and backtracking on climate ambition and the European Union is no longer cutting its greenhouse gases emissions. China’s coal consumption declined over three consecutive years (2013 to 2016), and a continued slow decline is expected.

Paris Agreement

Paris Agreement Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Air Pollution

Second District Affirms Judgment Upholding City of Pomona’s Commercial Cannabis Permit Program Overlay District As CEQA-Exempt Under Statutory Exemption Provided In Guidelines Section 15183 For Projects Consistent With Development Density Established By Existing Zoning, General Plan, Or Community Plan for Which EIR Was Certified; Holds Substantial Evidence Standard of Review Applies To Lead Agency’s Finding of Exemption

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

2014 Regulations 2013 Law

The Evolution of Ethical Investing

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

Fossil Fuels 2013 Air Pollution Regulations

California Adopts CEQA Guidelines Aimed at Improving Consideration of GHG Emissions and Climate Change Impacts in Environmental Reviews

Law Columbia

JANUARY 10, 2019

On December 28, 2018, California adopted comprehensive amendments to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines , which include a suite of provisions aimed at improving the analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change impacts in state environmental reviews. Section 15064.4(2)(b) of Fish & Wildlife, 62 Cal.4th

Climate Change

Climate Change Greenhouse 2013 Renewable Energy

Explainer: China launches first national soil survey in 40 years

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

Atmosphere 2016 Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels

California Must Extend Zero Emission Vehicle Funding from “AB 8 Fees”

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

Nitrogen Oxides 2007 Greenhouse 2013

Volatile Chemical Products: Important Contributors to Harmful Particulate Matter

HumanNature

JANUARY 30, 2025

One of the most well-known ways we have impacted our atmosphere is through the emission of greenhouse gases, which have adversely affected our climate. Clearing the Air: A Review of the Effects of Particulate Matter Air Pollution on Human Health. 47 1002210031 (2013). [7] 19 7511 (2022). [2] 2] Anderson, J.

Ozone

Ozone Fossil Fuels Atmosphere Ground-Level Ozone

9th Compendium Of Studies On Health & Environmental Harms From Natural Gas Development Released - ‘The Rapidly Expanding Body Of Evidence Compiled Here Is Massive, Troubling And Cries Out For Decisive Action’

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

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2002 2014

Getting physical with the climate crisis

Physics World

OCTOBER 6, 2021

And how are they linked to wildfire, air pollution and other hazards? This figure will increase to nearly half of the world’s population by the end of the century, the authors say, even with drastic reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions. Where are they most likely? How extreme might such occurrences be? Limiting warming to 2?°C

Cooling

Cooling Atmosphere Climate Change Greenhouse

Third District Addresses Significant CEQA Issues In Mixed Decision On Placer County’s EIR For Specific Plan/Rezoning Allowing Development of Martis Valley Timberlands

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

Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2013 Conservation

Part II - Health Impacts: State Dept. Of Health, Penn State Medical Webinars On Caring For Persons Living & Working In Communities With Oil & Natural Gas Extraction

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The two most commonly reported concerns to the Department of Health are those related to air pollution and water contamination, specifically individuals on private well water. It is also an additional source of noise and light pollution. I also want to highlight fracking fluid and flaring from this list.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides 2018

1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Of Environmental Professionals Award Scholarships To Isaac Nulton, Poppy Northing; Conference Starts Oct. 17 [PaEN] -- ScrantonT: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail Receives Great Greenway/Trail Designation -- SunburyDI: Friends Group Formed For R.B. Wolf, AG Shapiro To Support A Total Ban On Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater; 240.4

Conservation

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change

Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta

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

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020

Address Impact Of Operations In Niger Delta Before Selling SPDC – CSOs Tell Shell

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

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020

New Shell documents could aid climate cases, attorneys say

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

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020

Shell faces shareholder rebellion over climate activist resolution

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

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020

Allegations of extensive sexual abuse at Kenyan offsetting project used by Shell and Netflix

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020

Shell angers climate activists with plan for $23bn shareholder payout

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020

Shell called out for promoting fossil fuels to youth via Fortnite game

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020

Reading the Tea Leaves: Biden’s and California’s Vehicle Regs at the D.C. Circuit

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

greenhouse gas emissions, more than the electric power sector. EPA is an effort by conservative states and fuel suppliers to block EPA regulations of greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. Transportation is now the source of 28% of U.S. Q: Any other issues in Ohio that got attention?

Clean Air Act

Clean Air Act Nitrogen Oxides Regulations Technology

Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Transportation Sector: A Cap-and-Invest Approach

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Transportation A Cap-and-Invest Approach . In recent years, states in New England and the mid-Atlantic region have made significant progress in reducing climate change-inducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity generation sector. [1].

Greenhouse

Greenhouse 2015 2017 Regulations

EPA’s Power Plant Rule is Not Bold. It’s What’s Required.

Legal Planet

MAY 11, 2023

still does not limit carbon emissions from existing power plants, which generate 25 percent of our greenhouse gases. Today’s the day for the long-awaited release of Environmental Protection Agency regulations to tackle planet-warming pollution by the nation’s power plants. In the year 2023, the U.S. Four years later under George W.

Clean Air Act

Clean Air Act Carbon Emissions Greenhouse Fossil Fuels

February 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Circuit Declined to Speed Up or Slow Down Challenges to Withdrawal of California Waiver and Preemption of State Authority to Regulate Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Washington Supreme Court Invalidated Regulation of Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Trump , No. 4:19-cv-00028 (D. Environmental Council of Sacramento v. C076888 (Cal.

2020

2020 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse

Environmental Professionals Connection

Banking and Exchange Programs to Mitigate Vehicle Miles Traveled

Has Gasoline Use in California Peaked?

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Protecting Public Health Is Complicated. But Science Can Help, and the Time Is Now.

Diesel is the Reason for the Sneezin’: Cleaner Holiday Deliveries are on the Horizon

Climate Litigation in Japan: What to Expect in 2025

Japanese Courts Admit the Operation of New Coal-Fired Power Plants in Kobe

Republican House Bill Contains Natural Gas Industry Wish List Of Measures To Expand Natural Gas Drilling, Subsidize Pipeline Expansion, Automatically Approve Well Permits, Preempt Local Governments

Climate leadership is now in Asia

The Evolution of Ethical Investing

California Adopts CEQA Guidelines Aimed at Improving Consideration of GHG Emissions and Climate Change Impacts in Environmental Reviews

Explainer: China launches first national soil survey in 40 years

California Must Extend Zero Emission Vehicle Funding from “AB 8 Fees”

Volatile Chemical Products: Important Contributors to Harmful Particulate Matter

9th Compendium Of Studies On Health & Environmental Harms From Natural Gas Development Released - ‘The Rapidly Expanding Body Of Evidence Compiled Here Is Massive, Troubling And Cries Out For Decisive Action’

Getting physical with the climate crisis

Third District Addresses Significant CEQA Issues In Mixed Decision On Placer County’s EIR For Specific Plan/Rezoning Allowing Development of Martis Valley Timberlands

Part II - Health Impacts: State Dept. Of Health, Penn State Medical Webinars On Caring For Persons Living & Working In Communities With Oil & Natural Gas Extraction

1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta

Address Impact Of Operations In Niger Delta Before Selling SPDC – CSOs Tell Shell

New Shell documents could aid climate cases, attorneys say

Shell faces shareholder rebellion over climate activist resolution

Allegations of extensive sexual abuse at Kenyan offsetting project used by Shell and Netflix

Shell angers climate activists with plan for $23bn shareholder payout

Shell called out for promoting fossil fuels to youth via Fortnite game

Reading the Tea Leaves: Biden’s and California’s Vehicle Regs at the D.C. Circuit

Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Transportation Sector: A Cap-and-Invest Approach

EPA’s Power Plant Rule is Not Bold. It’s What’s Required.

February 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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