Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In a nutshell, the European Commission acknowledges that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy will have economic and social impacts, especially on regions that rely on fossil fuels extraction and treatment (e.g. refineries) or on highly carbon-intensive industries (such as cement plants or smelters).

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Of Health Invites Citizens To File Environmental Health Complaints Related To Natural Gas Development; Health Will Also Review Environmental Test Results [PaEN] -- Gov. Shapiro’s Record On Shale Gas And Health - A Look At The Grand Jury Recommendations One Year In [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility - PA: Gov. 27 Released 1.1

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework. Useful Environmental Law Terms.

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HumanNature

MARCH 11, 2024

The Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the UN Foundation in 2015 not only provide a guideline for an ideal future, but also illustrate the multi-pronged dilemma of emerging economies. Climate is a global issue and when complex political systems around the world are brought together, solutions cannot be straightforward.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Despite the worldwide mobilisation towards the adoption of renewable energy, the Brazilian government continues to promote the use of coal, the most polluting fossil fuel. The Bolsonaro government’s new coal plans face barriers to funding and worsen the country’s already worn-out image at COP26. But Brazil did not sign the agreement.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

One example is the first explicit mention of fossil fuels as the main driver of climate change and a statement of resolve to cut them. An important advance, although less than it was made out to be since this language all sits in a hortatory paragraph that “calls upon” Parties to do these things.

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Law Columbia

MAY 28, 2021

Plaintiffs argued that as Shell’s contribution to emissions is measurable and substantial (historic emissions associated with its production and sale of fossil fuels amount to approximately 1.8% The basic postulate of tort law is the duty to observe due care when engaging in potential harmful activities. Judgment.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2024

Shapiro’s Record On Shale Gas And Health - A Look At The Grand Jury Recommendations One Year In -- Physicians For Social Responsibility - PA: Gov. Million Gallons Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On PA Public Roads Since DEP’s ‘Moratorium’ On Dumping Started 6 Years Ago [4.17.24] -- Gov. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Corruption is a widespread and deeply rooted phenomenon, especially in multimillion-dollar industries such as fossil fuels and extractivism. It also includes a section of downloadable resources that might be useful for stakeholders who are planning on using the law to advance their cases.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

1) of Australia’s Environmental Planning & Assessment Act (the EPA), obligates the government to consider the public interest as part of its review of a development application. Interestingly enough, it cites not only Australian case law, but U.S. Section 4.15(1) These dire consequences should be avoided. Four Key Takeaways.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Steele, Executive Director The CNX report displays an astonishing number of misleading statements, questionable methodologies, and premature conclusions that, unfortunately, only serve to further undermine the health of frontline communities faced with pollution from fossil fuel extraction. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 28, 2022

Bill S-5 proposes to recognize, for the first time in federal law, the human right to a healthy environment, and makes important updates to the legislative framework for regulating toxic substances. In 2017, the House Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development recommended strengthening CEPA.

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Manning Law

JUNE 8, 2020

Now is not the time to set aside environmental laws and norms in the name of recovery, as we have seen done in some places. These funds should be aligned with pro-nature growth in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the upcoming global framework on biodiversity.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 14, 2023

14 A December 2022 law in Kansas is attempting to address the Ogallala crisis by allowing restrictions on water use, though results may differ across groundwater administration districts. This practice helps farmers replace or retrofit fossil-fuel burning combustion engines and systems with cleaner and/or more renewable options.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2024

Act 14 Notices To Municipalities Many communities and citizens are not aware that a state law passed in 1984 gives them the first chance to comment on Department of Environmental Protection permit applications even before they are submitted to the agency. You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

And there's plenty of precedents for governments to pass laws to protect the public even without having absolute proof of harm, and that's something that the industry forgets when they insist on absolute proof. Severe asthma, cancer and poor birth outcomes have been strongly linked to fossil fuel pollution for many decades.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 13, 2024

Ecojustice, Greenpeace Canada, Stand.earth, Environmental Defence Canada, Keepers of the Water, Leadnow, For Our Kids, and Change Course call on the five major Canadian banks to take responsibility for the impact of their investments in fossil fuels, which are exacerbating the climate crisis.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Shapiro’s Record On Shale Gas And Health - A Look At The Grand Jury Recommendations One Year In [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility - PA: Gov. Million Gallons Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On PA Public Roads Since DEP’s ‘Moratorium’ On Dumping Started 6 Years Ago [PaEN] -- Gov. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The webinar will also discuss the detailed findings of the studies linking fossil fuel operations in Pennsylvania to childhood cancer and other health problems. Of Health Invites Citizens To File Environmental Health Complaints Related To Natural Gas Development; Health Will Also Review Environmental Test Results [PaEN] -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2022

Wolf’s Climate Rule Survives Veto Override Attempt In PA Senate; Court Sets May 4 Hearing On Republican Lawsuit To Block Rule -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Plan To Wean PA Power Plants Off Fossil Fuels Survives PA Senate Override Test -- AP: Republican-Controlled PA Senate Fails To Override Key Element Of Gov.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment have released a new report: Antitrust and Sustainability: A Landscape Analysis. After 40 years of dormancy, antitrust law and enforcement policy are in a period of intense reinvigoration and debate.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

So for my last Climate Law and Policy class at UCLA Law this semester, I once again asked my students to tell me what they are thinking about the future of climate policy in light of today’s global circumstances, keeping in mind lessons we’ve learned through the semester. –Polina Hristova, LLM 2022. –Sarah Repko, JD 2023.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 14, 2025

President-elect Trump has nominated Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright to be US Energy Secretary, confirming the fossil fuel industrys outsized and undue influence in shaping and implementing the Trump Administrations agenda. The human-caused, fossil fuel-driven, Climate Crisis is here. Here are the facts.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Casey, Colleagues: Introduce Bill To Empower Fossil Fuel Workers To Train, Find Jobs In Changing Energy Industry [PaEN] -- Patch.com: Chester County Commissioners Adopt New Climate Action Plan -- ReadingE: Muhlenberg Twp. Labor Secretary Talk About Future Of $600 Billion Clean Energy ‘Marshall Plan’ -- Sen.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2021

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. In Baltimore’s Climate Case Against Fossil Fuel Companies, Supreme Court Held that Appellate Review of Remand Order Extends to All Grounds for Removal.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2024

Under Pennsylvania law, companies can grant their wastewater coproduct status by conducting in-house analyses to determine whether their waste is harmful to human health or the environment. 16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

International law, which is based on sound scientific evidence , clearly establishes the pressing need for effective mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. President-elect Lula’s commitment to the preservation of the Amazon and the fulfillment of Brazil’s obligations under international law, however, should not be taken for granted.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service concludes that the petition presents credible and substantial information that human-caused mortality may be a potential threat to the species in Idaho and Montana, due to new state laws that permit increased wolf hunting. WHO slashes guideline limits on air pollution from fossil fuels – The Guardian.

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