Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Originally, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 required CARB to develop a scoping plan, to be updated every five years, that describes the approach California will take to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

Carbon-neutral 52

Carbon-neutral Fossil fuels Carbon Natural gas 52

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2019

CARB first took action to regulate SF6 in 2007, designating the reduction of SF6 emissions from electricity transmission and distribution equipment a high priority “early action measure” under the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32).

Energy Monitor 40

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Global warming 40

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2019

CARB first took action to regulate SF6 in 2007, designating the reduction of SF6 emissions from electricity transmission and distribution equipment a high priority “early action measure” under the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32).

Energy Monitor 40

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Global warming 40

Clean Energy Canada

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Climate change is already negatively impacting the health of Canadians, impacts that will become more severe in relation to the extent of warming that occurs. The link between airborne pollution from the combustion of fossil fuels and respiratory health is well-known. billion in health-related costs per year. [xv] xii] [xiii].

Climate change 44

Climate change Health Pollution Carbon-negative 44

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This was due to ongoing scientific research and publications such as Silent Spring , plus the creation of bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Ethics 148

Ethics Law Demand Sustainability 148

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This was due to ongoing scientific research and publications such as Silent Spring , plus the creation of bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Ethics 148

Ethics Law Demand Sustainability 148

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

These pollutants, which include particulate matter, nitrogen and sulfur oxides, and toxic substances such as benzene, have been linked to health problems ranging from respiratory disorders to reproductive problems to cancer. Some feel uncomfortable about the source of these funds, because they often come at a cost to community health.

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Pollution Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 28

Business Green

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said: "I welcome the publication of the Dasgupta Review which like the Stern Review on the climate in 2006 represents a landmark contribution to our understanding of the relationship between nature and our economy.

Biodiversity 31

Biodiversity Climate change Policy Government 31

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

State Water Project Allocations In April 2023, the California Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) announced that the State Water Project, which is a key water source for California’s Central Valley, South Bay Area, and Southern California, would — for the first time since 2006 — meet 100% of all water allocations in 2023.

Climate change 59

Climate change Stormwater Business Energy Monitoring Sea level rise 59

DeSmogBlog

JULY 18, 2021

The UN describes the health and environmental implications of consuming animal products as “complex” and works to ensure that low-income groups have access to animal-based foods but argues that other, wealthier populations need to eat less of them. Vion, NAMI and ELV did not respond to DeSmog’s requests to comment on this story.

Pollution 98

Pollution Agriculture Carbon-negative Climate change 98

Better Ventures

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Some of you may recall the boom-and-bust cycle of clean tech from 2006–2011. Aclima (Series B | $67M | $160M): hyperlocal air quality and greenhouse gas measurement to reduce emissions and protect public health. More on the CI landscape and market opportunity below.) Why Climate Intelligence? Insight Engines.

Building Energy Monitoring 59

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 59

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 11, 2023

The birth of the B Corp movement and its evolution over the years B Lab was founded in the United States in 2006 by three friends – Jay Coen Gilbert, Bart Houlahan, and Andrew Cassoy – who shared a vision – to use business as a force for good. Does your company have a health and wellness program in place?

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring 78

Grist

JUNE 29, 2022

In 2006, TNC received a $1 million gift from the timber behemoth Weyerhaeuser that included a statement that the two entities “agreed to work collaboratively to improve their understanding of managed forests.” “I’m 55, and in my lifetime I’ve seen a landscape-level change.”. I use a nebulizer now. I can hardly walk,” said Short.

Logging 91

Logging Carbon-neutral Climate change Biodiversity 91

Grist

OCTOBER 9, 2019

California does have a relatively new program, called the Healthy Soils Initiative, whereby state money goes to farmers who implement practices thought to benefit soil health. Established in 2006 by the law AB32, the cap-and-trade system seeks to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by harnessing market forces.

Soil 84

Soil Methane Carbon Organic 84

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 2, 2021

S includes labor relations, diversity, inclusion, philanthropy, and charity work, supplier support, and health and safety provision. For instance, a 2020 report by Carrots and Sticks gives three interesting insights: The total number of voluntary and mandatory provisions in different countries has increased significantly since 2006.

Organic 148

Organic Sustainability Government Investment 148

Mr. Sustainability

OCTOBER 11, 2020

The rules are so strict, that some cheeses that we have been eating for centuries would have been banned under these laws. Maybe however the best argument is not climate-change, animal suffering, health or low costs. One such attempt was Rimonabant in 2006. This is big business. Anybody up for some mammoth meatballs?

Solar Energy Monitor 78

Solar Energy Monitor Organic Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 78

DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or TCEQ, has not told residents about the health risks they face. TCEQ documents obtained by Public Health Watch show that some of those early readings were double the level Texas considered safe at the time. Emerging research also connects it to diabetes and reproductive problems.

Energy Monitor 88

Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 88

DeSmogBlog

APRIL 22, 2021

Those levels are more than 400 times the protective health limits designated by the U.S. If the industry was not exempt from hazardous waste law,” said Troutman, “the characterization of their waste would be far better, the tracking would be far better, and it would be harder for companies to manipulate the system like this.”.

Waste 98

Waste Waste Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 98

Grist

JANUARY 30, 2020

Today, the government spends about $6 billion every year on the problem, but all that money has not made a detectable difference in the dead zone, the regular algae blooms in Lake Erie, and the health risks posed by fertilizer. Enforcing laws and regulations is the more direct route. Clayton Aldern / Grist.

Soil 140

Soil Pollution Government Agriculture 140

DeSmogBlog

JULY 26, 2023

Department of Justice to investigate carbon majors for potential violations of federal law. In 2006, major tobacco firms were convicted of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act in litigation brought by the DOJ. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), link] — Rep.

Fossil fuels 88

Fossil fuels Law Global warming Climate change 88

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

During this period, president Jimmy Carter supported the drive for new and improved environmental law which continued throughout his term up until 1981. In 2006, Earth Day targeted this cynicism with expansion into Europe, holding speeches and events in most EU countries, e.g. Festival on Climate Change. George Bush came into the U.S.

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Earth Day Politics Global warming Climate change 120

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 18, 2022

During this period, president Jimmy Carter supported the drive for new and improved environmental law which continued throughout his term up until 1981. In 2006, Earth Day targeted this cynicism with expansion into Europe, holding speeches and events in most EU countries, e.g. Festival on Climate Change. George Bush came into the U.S.

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Earth Day Politics Global warming Climate change 78

Green Market Oracle

JANUARY 30, 2020

Here is a brief introduction to 50 young activists that fighting for the health of our planet and our communities. He is also concerned about health problems in black communities due to poor air quality. Since then, Bali has announced a law banning single-use plastic, thanks in part to Melati’s efforts.

Climate change 98

Climate change Organic Plastics Fossil fuels 98

AGreenLiving

APRIL 24, 2020

Because tigers in the United States are regulated by a combination of federal, state and local laws, there is no single government agency monitoring the location, ownership or sales of the tigers or what happens to their parts when they die. Surprisingly, only an estimated 6% of the captive tiger population in the U.S. Tiger abuse in the U.S.

Energy Monitor 28

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Ethics Organic 28

GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

Over the past year, many professional services organizations that previously had little to say publicly about their climate change strategy — from law firms to management consultants to ad agencies — found themselves under closer scrutiny not just for their own footprint but for supporting some of the biggest climate deniers around.

Sustainability 546

Sustainability Plastics Organic Retail 546

Renewable Energy World

JUNE 8, 2021

An ambitious measure to convert Virginia’s fleet of 17,000 diesel-powered school buses to quieter and cleaner electric models over a decade was praised by health and environmental advocates when it passed the General Assembly at the end of February. She noted that Virginia has no law outlining when a school bus should be retired.

Electricity 58

Electricity Transportation Law Pollution 58