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Environmental Law Prof Blog
In Case You Missed It – Week of February 19-25
The third Cinema Verde Environmental Film and Arts Festival will run through March 2, 2012 and plans to feature 25 movies relevant to contemporary environmental challenges. High Court of England…
Environmental Law Prof Blog
Is the European Union (EU) gently shifting energy law and policy and shaping the future of a climate treaty?
The European Union is steadfast in its commitment to reduce emissions by reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels. To date it has taken several measures, each of which promises to…
Washington Energy Report
EPA Issues Utility MACT Rule; Court Stays CSAPR
The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) provided the electric utility industry with an early Christmas gift last year. On December 21, 2011, EPA issued its “UMACT” rule, setting forth maximum achievable…
Cruise Law News
Charleston’s Cruise Billboard Battle
By Jim Walker
An unusual debate continues over the use of Charleston, South Carolina as a cruise port and the scale of the cruise industry's presence in this quaint old southern town. There is a…
Washington Energy Report
Lawsuits and Petitions to Reconsider Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Continue
Last week saw continued appeals filed of EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (“CSAPR”), as well as petitions to EPA to reconsider the rule. The deadline for appeals is October 7,…
Stoel Rives Environmental Law
CARB Releases RFPs For The Cap and Trade Program
By Lee Smith
Four major RFPs for the Cap and Trade Program are out for public review. Essentially the four RFPs are for: 1) An operator to run the auction; 2) A contractor to provide…
Environmental Law Prof Blog
In Case You Missed It – The Week of July 24-July 30
President Obama announced that the EPA and thirteen major automakers reached agreement on to raise fuel economy requirements by Model Year 2025 to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and…
Environmental Law Prof Blog
The Continuing Conflict Between the EPA and Texas
This week has brought yet another round of conflict between the EPA and Texas. On July 6, the EPA finalized its Cross State Air Pollution Rule, which according to the…
Environmental Law Prof Blog
In Case You Missed It – The Week of May 1-7
* The latest study projects a sea level rise four times greater than the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report: New climate report confirms Arctic melt accelerating, sharply raises sea level rise projection (washingtonpost.com) * The 9th…
Washington Energy Report
EPA Allowed to Implement New SO2 Standards Pending Court Review
On April 7, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (“D.C. Circuit”) denied a petition by industry groups and the states of North Dakota and Texas…