Law Columbia

DECEMBER 5, 2019

This blog is based on a talk given to the Climate Change: Response and Resilience Leadership Forum at Columbia University on November 20, 2019, sponsored by RenaissanceRe. By Michael B. We know that, mostly as a result of climate change, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

India has “[balanced] its economic needs with its environmental responsibility” by continuously increasing its forest and tree cover over the past few decades – one of the few countries where this has been seen, he adds. The country has tried to tout its credentials in other climate-friendly areas throughout the years.

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CEQA Developments

AUGUST 7, 2023

Citing Citizens for Environmental Responsibility v. City of San Diego (2019) 43 Cal.App.5th State ex rel. 2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 4th 555, 568 (my 11/30/15 post on which can be found here ), and Holden v. 5th 404, 413 (my 1/16/20 post on which can be found here ).)

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Acoel

JULY 19, 2021

The proposed changes are likely to create a lot of confusion about “controls” on contaminated property and could adversely impact prospective purchasers’ ability to assert their Landowner Liability Protections (“LLPs”) under the 2002 Amendments to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”).

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 9, 2024

We Need a Cap on Oil and Gas Emissions Now: No More Excuses The oil and gas emissions cap aims to reduce oil and gas pollution by 35-38 per cent from 2019 levels by 2030 and is very much achievable. The oil and gas industry has been able to avoid taking responsibility for its pollution far too long, and the consequences are mounting.

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Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 12, 2023

We blogged last year about EPA Proposing Designating PFAS as Hazardous under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, also known as the “Superfund” law and we expect a final rule in 2023. And back in 2019, Patagonia announced that it would phase out the use of PFAS in all of its products by 2025.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Concern Over President’s Choice to Head Federal Wildlife Agency – Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. Visit this page on ESA’s website for updates on opportunities from the Federal Register , including upcoming meetings and regulations open for public comment. .

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. Table of Contents. Draft Contaminant Candidate List Included All PFAS.

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. EPA Denied Petitions Seeking TSCA Regulation of Chemicals in Cigarettes and Cosmetics.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. PFAS Action Act of 2021 Would Amend Major Environmental Statutes to Regulate PFAS.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. 36728 (July 29, 2019).]] Table of Contents. »Litigation. 75235 (Nov.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In the chapter on climate change, the CEI calls for Congress to repeal or defund virtually every federal effort enacted by Obama to target climate change, ranging from the ability of the EPA to regulate CO. Environmental protection, what they do is a disgrace; every week they come out with new regulations.”. [34].

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ESA

JULY 26, 2021

Dingell and Fortenberry have also introduced similar legislation in 2017 and 2019. The PFAS Action Act directs the EPA to designate two PFAS chemicals, PFOA (PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.

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ESA

APRIL 19, 2021

percent in 2019, EPA says – The Hill. EPA – National Environmental Education Advisory Council. EPA – Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h); Request for Comments. White House removes scientist picked by Trump official to lead key climate report – The Washington Post. Justice Dept.

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ESA

MAY 6, 2021

National Wildlife Federation CEO Collin O’Mara said it “rightly focuses on collaboration and restoration to achieve the goal of 30×30, rather than regulation and designations. This bill passed the full House in 2019 but did not advance in the Senate. EPA – National Environmental Education Advisory Council. in 1999 to 38.5%

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