The Trump administration changes course on regulatory interpretations relating to the scope of protections for endangered and threatened species and migratory birds.
By Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, Lucas I. Quass, and Samantha K. Seikkula
Federal agencies
The proposal targets large emissions sources and specific industries, focusing on data collection only.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Jean-Philippe Brisson, Betty M. Huber, Shawna Strecker, and Catherine G. Willis
On March 26, 2025, the New York
The orders span various sectors and aim to introduce sunset provisions into regulations and eliminate regulations deemed unlawful or anti-competitive.
By Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, John Detrich, and Kayla Seltzer
On April 9, 2025, the Trump
The order instructs the Attorney General to curb state and local climate initiatives and prepare a report within 60 days detailing those efforts.
By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Michael G. Romey, and Matthew Green
On April 8, 2025, President Trump
The Coalition focuses on reducing regulatory burden in supply chain requirements, achieving net zero by 2045, and voluntary measures in environmental and resource management.
By Axel Schiemann, Stefan Bartz, Joachim Grittmann, and Falko Schmidt
Following the German
The scheme’s expansion to include the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries increases the program’s coverage to 60% of China’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
By Paul A. Davies, JP Brisson, Michael Green, and Qingyi Pan
On March
The updated guidance includes simplification measures allowing due diligence statements’ reuse, annual submission, and management by authorised representatives on behalf of companies.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 15 April
The order addresses various state-level initiatives deemed to burden the US energy sector.
By Betty M. Huber and Austin J. Pierce
On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Protecting American Energy From State Overreach” (the Order).
The European Council has approved the Directive, which offers a temporary relief to companies facing requirements under the CSRD and CSDDD.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 14 April 2025,
The president’s actions aim to bolster coal production and exports and coal-fired power generation, highlighting the importance of coal to US economic and national security.
By Karl Karg, Devin M. O’Connor, Stacey VanBelleghem, and Bisi Ogunmefun
On