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A group of six of Europe's largest energy companies have today written to the EU, calling on it to fast track plans for a new climate law that would require the bloc to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. MORE
A new law that would make itr easier for cooperatives and community associations to raise investment for environmental projects has been tabled in Parliament. The MP drew third in the private members ballot, which enables MPs time in Parliament to introduce their own laws. MORE
The “Stop the Money Pipeline” Mobilization aims to end the financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. . MORE
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It has quietly dropped its appeal of the state's franchise dealer law and begun leasing cars at its service facility in Milford. Tesla has adjusted its strategy in Connecticut. MORE
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law last week financial protections for consumer investments in rooftop solar energy. MORE
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The Chancery Law Project is bringing together all sections of the legal profession to try and drill climate action into contracts, regulation and national laws. Laws can accelerate and enable the net zero transition, the Green Paper report argues. MORE
British Petroleum (BP), which is the same company that had the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Louisiana in 2010 that devastated much of our wetlands, has won a victory against laws protecting the environment. MORE
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Defend Our Future Testifies Against Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Yet Another Bedrock Environmental Law. The post Defend Our Future Testifies Against Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Yet Another Bedrock Environmental Law appeared first on Defend Our Future. MORE
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday announced it was suspending its enforcement of environmental laws in response to the crisis, informing companies they would not be pursued for environmental infractions during the outbreak. MORE
In Canada, a bill was recently passed that makes the blocking of EV chargers an offense that can be fined up to $125. Paul Calandra, Government House Leader and Member of Provincial Parliament for Markham-Stouffville, answered some questions about the legislation for CleanTechnica. MORE
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claims law will see net zero taken into account 'in all future policy and legislation'. The Climate Law will oblige the European Union to take our climate goals into account in all future policy and legislation," she explained. "It MORE
Scotland will host world-leading experts in climate change law and science in September, as they attend a major conference on global climate at the University of Dundee. MORE
Job Description: The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Clean Transportation Advocate/ Staff Attorney in our Climate Law Institute to join our bold and progressive campaign to advance the urgently needed transition away from fossil fuel vehicles to zero emissions transportation in California and around the country. Position: Clean Transportation Advocate/ Staff Attorney. Location: Sacramento, Oakland, or Los Angeles California. . MORE
Washington passed 100% clean electricity into law earlier this year, and with public input government agencies are currently drafting rules to guide utilities on how to comply with the law by phasing out fossil fuel emissions and integrating equity in their service models. MORE
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By Lindsay McCormick and Jon Okun On January 16, 2020, the CleanTech Alliance Executive Committee voted to support the low carbon fuel standard bill, Washington HB 1110, subject to review of the final language. The Alliance believes that the Low Carbon Fuel Standard issue is one of great import to the State of Washington and […]. Alliance News MORE
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The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that, in accordance with the wishes of the Trump administration, it will suspend enforcing environmental laws for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. More here: EPA suspends environmental law enforcement. MORE
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MARCH 30, 2020
Businesses will not face any repercussions for polluting American air, land or water, as long as they can claim their practices are related to COVID-19
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JANUARY 8, 2020
In Canada, a bill was recently passed that makes the blocking of EV chargers an offense that can be fined up to $125. Paul Calandra, Government House Leader and Member of Provincial Parliament for Markham-Stouffville, answered some questions about the legislation for CleanTechnica.
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AUGUST 27, 2019
Scotland will host world-leading experts in climate change law and science in September, as they attend a major conference on global climate at the University of Dundee.
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JANUARY 30, 2020
British Petroleum (BP), which is the same company that had the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Louisiana in 2010 that devastated much of our wetlands, has won a victory against laws protecting the environment.
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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
In a bipartisan win, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act has been signed into law, making serious harm to “living non-human mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians” a federal crime
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MARCH 30, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that, in accordance with the wishes of the Trump administration, it will suspend enforcing environmental laws for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. More here: EPA suspends environmental law enforcement.
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MARCH 12, 2020
It strikes a fair balance between… The post New Virginia law prevents HOAs from blocking solar installations appeared first on Solar Power World. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed HB 414/SB 504.
CleanTech Alliance
JANUARY 24, 2020
By Lindsay McCormick and Jon Okun On January 16, 2020, the CleanTech Alliance Executive Committee voted to support the low carbon fuel standard bill, Washington HB 1110, subject to review of the final language. The Alliance believes that the Low Carbon Fuel Standard issue is one of great import to the State of Washington and […]. Alliance News
CleanTechnica
MARCH 28, 2020
Air Quality Cars Clean Transport Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Policy & Politics Activism anti-idling anti-idling laws California car idling schools students Ventura
Solar Power World
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law last week financial protections for consumer investments in rooftop solar energy.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Disclosure, like many cleaning products, remains the best disinfectant. Chemicals & Toxics Consumer Products Design & Packaging Transparency
CleanTechnica
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Cars Clean Transport Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Colorado FRANCHISE DEALER LAWS Rivian TeslaRivian has joined the campaign to sell directly to customers without using franchise dealers. Another paradign is about to get shifted.
CleanTechnica
JANUARY 10, 2020
Policy & Politics environmental law National Environmental Policy ActTrump is gloating about gutting environmental regulations, a decision that has business leaders cheering.
CleanTechnica
JANUARY 14, 2020
It has quietly dropped its appeal of the state's franchise dealer law and begun leasing cars at its service facility in Milford. Tesla has adjusted its strategy in Connecticut.
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MAY 1, 2019
Job Description: The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Clean Transportation Advocate/ Staff Attorney in our Climate Law Institute to join our bold and progressive campaign to advance the urgently needed transition away from fossil fuel vehicles to zero emissions transportation in California and around the country. Position: Clean Transportation Advocate/ Staff Attorney. Location: Sacramento, Oakland, or Los Angeles California. .
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OCTOBER 30, 2019
These changes will put government transparency and accountability into law and will ensure a diverse group of independent voices continue to contribute to future decisions that help meet B.C.’s The post New law will hold B.C.
Business Green
MARCH 27, 2020
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday announced it was suspending its enforcement of environmental laws in response to the crisis, informing companies they would not be pursued for environmental infractions during the outbreak.
CleanTechnica
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Clean Power Rooftop Solar Solar Energy Alabama alabama power rooftop solar fees Southern Environmental Law CenterAlabama Power, which serves two-thirds of electricity customers in the state, assesses people who have rooftop solar systems a fee of $5.00
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Governments ratify treaty amendment banning export of hazardous waste from EU and OECD countries
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
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JANUARY 5, 2020
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CleanTechnica
OCTOBER 11, 2019
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Business Green
MARCH 4, 2020
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claims law will see net zero taken into account 'in all future policy and legislation'. The Climate Law will oblige the European Union to take our climate goals into account in all future policy and legislation," she explained. "It
Front And Centered
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Washington passed 100% clean electricity into law earlier this year, and with public input government agencies are currently drafting rules to guide utilities on how to comply with the law by phasing out fossil fuel emissions and integrating equity in their service models.
CleanTechnica
JANUARY 14, 2020
The “Stop the Money Pipeline” Mobilization aims to end the financing of fossil fuels and deforestation. .
Eco-Business
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Activists trying to record illegal mining come under attack and are critically injured
CleanTechnica
MARCH 14, 2020
Carbon Pricing Carbon Tax Climate Change Green Economy Policy & Politics Danish climate council Danish climate law Denmark GHG targetOn March 9th, the Danish Climate Council presented a number of recommendations aimed at achieving Denmark's 70% reduction of greenhouse gases by 2030.
Defend Our Future
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Defend Our Future Testifies Against Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Yet Another Bedrock Environmental Law. The post Defend Our Future Testifies Against Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Yet Another Bedrock Environmental Law appeared first on Defend Our Future.
Green Market Oracle
AUGUST 16, 2019
Vermont Law School (VLS) offers three environmental masters degrees. A master's degree from VLS is different from other law degrees. Instead of studying theories about how policies work, VLS master's candidates learn the law and how to use it to effect change. Environmental VSL Master's degrees in law cover a wide range of policy issues including energy, food and agriculture. MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY (MELP) Climate change.
Business Green
DECEMBER 9, 2019
COP25 host unveils plans to table climate change law next week that would put country on path to carbon neutrality by 2050
Business Green
MARCH 4, 2020
A group of six of Europe's largest energy companies have today written to the EU, calling on it to fast track plans for a new climate law that would require the bloc to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.
Business Green
JANUARY 31, 2020
Under the law all unsold items must be reused, sold, or recycled. It follows a 2016 law passed in France requiring all supermarkets to donate unsold food to organisations redistributing it to people in need, rather than throwing it away.
Alternative Energy News
MARCH 31, 2015
Energy Politics | Environment and Sustainability | Solar Power France keeps making green headlines lately… the Eiffel Tower’s wind turbines, the tree-shaped wind turbines being installed in Paris, and now an exciting new law that is sure to have a huge environmental impact in urban centers.
Business Green
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
The Chancery Law Project is bringing together all sections of the legal profession to try and drill climate action into contracts, regulation and national laws. Laws can accelerate and enable the net zero transition, the Green Paper report argues.
DeSmogBlog
JANUARY 10, 2020
Read time: 7 mins Industry groups including oil and gas trade associations were quick to pile on the praise following President Trump’s announcement Thursday, January 9 of major overhauls to the National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA ).
Business Green
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
A new law that would make itr easier for cooperatives and community associations to raise investment for environmental projects has been tabled in Parliament. The MP drew third in the private members ballot, which enables MPs time in Parliament to introduce their own laws.
DeSmogBlog
MARCH 30, 2020
Read time: 6 mins By Dave Anderson , Energy and Policy Institute. Originally posted on Energy and Policy Institute. Major electric utilities and fossil fuel producers that are members of the U.S.
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