The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

A new federal law, though, is nearing completion. Most of the substances in this groundwater had toxicity levels that were thousands to tens of thousands higher than those permitted by federal law safety regulations. The post Information about the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Settlement appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Energy Central

AUGUST 17, 2023

Note: This blog post is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered tax guidance. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a historic climate law enacted in August 2022, provides numerous incentives for clean energy investment and production. You may consider consulting tax counsel when navigating tax matters.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

The British government began passing laws to protect bats back in 1980s, starting with the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981. These laws protect bats and their roosts. These laws made it illegal to intentionally or unintentionally disturb bats where they roost. Why are there so many laws protecting bats and their habitat?

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The LPO team continues to work every day to implement key programmatic and operational changes resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) including those focused on good governance: [link] As part of our "Getting to Know LPO" blog series, LPO Director Jigar Shah takes a closer look at the good (..)

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Energy Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

By Katie SchneerPhoto Credit: Getty Images This blog was co-authored by Alex DeGolia, Director, U.S. It would put new targets in law requiring cuts of at least 65% by 2035, 80% by 2040, 90% by.

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Energy Storage News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Patent lawyer Ben Lincoln from Potter Clarkson returns to the Energy-Storage.news Guest Blog, this time looking at gravity energy storage.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

While flue gas is used across various industries, from petrochemical to manufacturing, power generation, and automobile industries, governments have erected environmental laws to ensure the production and distribution processes are safe for the environment. Flue gas cleaning solutions are just as important as their production.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

Water optimism can be fostered through lobbying for stricter laws, backing investments in water infrastructure, and promoting conservation initiatives. The post Diving into Water Positivity: Making Waves for a Greener Future appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

On appeal of a strike out decision, the Court gives the plaintiff “his day in court” to argue that corporates owe a common law duty of care in tort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The standard for strike out under New Zealand law had therefore not been met, according to the Court. By Sophie J. In Smith v.

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Energy and Cleantech Council

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A recent post on Foley Hoag’s State AG blog about New York’s proposed pre-merger notification legislation details the potential new notification requirement, but we wanted to dive a little deeper into the impact the proposed legislation could have on transactions in the energy industry. Summary of Legislation.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A National Forest Law prohibits lumbering in these areas adopted at the end of 2007. The post How using space tech helps humanity move toward a sustainable future today appeared first on The Environmental Blog. Despite legal protection, these lands account for nearly 80% of total deforestation in the country.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 4, 2022

Depending on where you live or where your business is located, you may be required by law to properly dispose of your light bulbs. Check with your local ordinances on light bulb disposal and recycling to determine the laws in your area. The post 5 Important Reasons to Recycle Your Lightbulbs appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

MARCH 18, 2024

For more information on the original proposal, refer to this Latham blog post. For more information on the provisional agreement, see this Latham blog post. For more information on this approach, refer to this Latham blog post. 2] The “high-risk” sectors approach has also been removed.

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Energy Transition

JANUARY 18, 2024

Greece has transposed into law EU directives that stipulate the conditions for forming energy cooperatives and communities, much like those in Germany that kicked off its Energiewende in the 2000s. The first such non-profit solar farms will begin generation in early 2024. Paul Hockenos reports.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 30, 2023

Read more in this fascinating blog post as we explore what factors contribute most to your overall ROI, how long it typically takes for the payback period of investing in solar panels, and other essential details. Most states have net metering laws that require utilities to buy back any excess energy generated by solar systems.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Next Steps Once the directive is adopted by the Council and Parliament and published in the EU Official Journal, Member States will have 24 months to transpose it into national law. Endnotes [1] For more detail on the Commission’s proposal, refer to our blog post titled European Commission Adopts Proposal to Promote Repair of Goods. [2]

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A district court has ruled that federal law does not preempt an indirect source rule that targets emissions associated with warehouses in Southern California. The summary judgment briefing is analyzed in detail in this Latham blog post.

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PV Tech

APRIL 9, 2024

As trade laws and concern around the concentration of solar manufacturing in China increase, can the solar supply chain support global demand?

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

Licensed salvage yards ensure they properly dispose of these fluids according to the law. The post How To Recycle Cars appeared first on The Environmental Blog. It reduces the chance of fire and minimizes fire impact in the junkyard, should one occur. Doing so also helps protect salvage lot customers from breathing in hazardous fumes.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 30, 2024

In a 2011 blog post for the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), a conservative think tank that has long espoused climate science denial and delay, Simberg stated that Mann had “molested and tortured data,” comparing him to Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach imprisoned for child molestation.

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 9, 2020

Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson recently signed a law establishing a mandatory Building Energy Performance Standard in the city, which is the second-largest in Missouri. The standard will be set to ensure that 65 percent of the buildings in each property type will have to save energy to comply with the law. and Washington state.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Following suit, other states like Washington have announced similar rules and laws aimed at more sustainable power consumption. The post The Increasing Need and Demand for Alternative Fuel Options appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Energy Transition

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In May 2023, the Polish parliament has passed a law that facilitates the construction of biogas plants. Critics, however, argue that the new law is a case of too little, too late in an agricultural country that would be ideally suited to biogas.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Private Members Bill, if passed, would establish the UK’s first law mandating business due diligence on human rights and the environment. By Paul A. Davies , Michael D. The Bill aims to level the playing field among businesses, provide clarity on legal obligations, and enable a greater level of access to justice.

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Energy and Cleantech Council

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today not only makes critical investments in our core infrastructure, it creates several new programs to support the increasing electrification of the transportation sector. Specifically, the law: Allocates $7.5 Specifically, the law: Allocates $7.5

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Remember you have access to the data, but the information still belongs to the users and is their private information and there are laws and regulations concerning the keeping and securing of data. The post Data Transformation: Harnessing the Power of Document Conversion appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Energy Transition

JANUARY 16, 2024

The campaign was dominated by other issues: the surveillance of opposition politicians by special services, the role of state-run media, migration policy and the unprecedented enrichment of politicians from the governing Law and Justice (PiS) party.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Refer to this Latham blog post for previous commentary on the proposal. The Regulation was initially proposed by the Commission in June 2023, and seeks to introduce a new regulatory regime for ESG ratings providers “operating in the Union”.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

While modern cars may be all too easily modified to produce ear-splitting bangs, pops and other eruptions, a growing hazard for the modern city dweller (at least if they value being able to sleep or concentrate on a task), the technology to pinpoint such vehicles, for law enforcement purposes, is not-so-trivial.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In 2019, the UK passed a law to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The post 5 Companies Committed to Hitting Net Zero in 2022 appeared first on The Environmental Blog. But some companies are setting a trend for aiming to become net zero by the end of 2022.

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Front And Centered

AUGUST 8, 2023

For more about how we do policy and the outcomes of this session, check out this previous blog entry.) The law also requires disconnection data reporting, where currently only the five investor-owned utilities in Washington are required—by a temporary rule—to publicly disclose how many households have been shut off.

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Business Green

JANUARY 25, 2022

The OEP, designed to provide independent scrutiny and enforcement of the UK's environmental laws, became a legal entity when the Environment Act came into force last November. However, it was only yesterday that the parts of the Act which endow the OEP with legal powers and functions came into force.

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Energy and Cleantech Council

DECEMBER 23, 2022

See our blog post on the details of and applicable tax credit implications of the guidance here. Practically, prevailing wage laws establish a “minimum wage,” comprehensive of an hourly base wage rate and fringe benefit rate, for workers performing construction on a public works project. Final Thoughts.

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Planet Pulse

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Keep checking our blog for upcoming features on some of the most remarkable people in aerospace today. Laura Malinasky, Planet’s Chief Legal and People Officer, has had quite a career—having spent more than 20 years working in software and technology law while juggling multiple roles in human resources. The rest is history!

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

MARCH 21, 2024

The major questions doctrine, which is a principle in certain administrative law cases that takes the position that Congress does not delegate to executive agencies issues of major political or economic significance. See our blog post for further details.) A case that may also relate to the current challenges is West Virginia v.

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GreenBiz

JULY 2, 2020

For Shalanda Baker, a professor of law and public policy at Northeastern University, thinking about a clean energy future means thinking about the daily, weekly and sometimes invisible ways that people in deprived communities can control their power supply.

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Energy and Cleantech Council

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Check out this recent blog post on the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap. His practice focuses on energy and climate law, including regulatory, environmental permitting and compliance, due diligence, and transactional matters. Josh is a regular contributor to the Law & The Environment and Energy Climate Counsel blogs.

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