Topic
Emissions
149 published works
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Further draft statutory instruments for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
By Daniel Nevzat (UK), Simon Lovegrove (UK)
On 12 February 2021, there was published on the legislation.gov.uk website a draft of The Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021. The draft statutory instrument is part…
Energy & Cleantech Counsel
Biden Faces Challenges at Home as U.S. Rejoins Paris Agreement
By Kevin Chen
As promised, President Biden has recommitted the U.S. to the Paris climate agreement. He’s also undertaken sweeping executive action to undo the previous administration’s environmental rollbacks. But after four years…
Law & The Environment
Who Gets To Decide What is a Major Source That Requires a Permit? That’s a Fine Question
By Seth Jaffe
The recent decision by the 8th Circuit that the Coyote Creek Mining Company did not require a major source permit under the Clean Air Act is both fascinating and important. …
The Energy Law Blog
Drilling for our Future: Technological Advances Leading the Industry
By Denice Redd-Robinette, Liskow & Lewis
Several major oil and gas producers around the world are working with the Rocky Mountain Institute to develop a digital platform to assist in tracking and reducing emissions. Shell, ExxonMobil…
Energy & Cleantech Counsel
ConocoPhillips Has An Ambition Is to Be Net-Zero by 2050-ish — It’s a Start
By Seth Jaffe
Last week, ConocoPhillips announced a goal of reducing its emissions to net-zero by 2045-2055. It’s a significant step and so it is important to note both what is in the…
frESH
Heavy Duty Engine Regulatory Update: US EPA Enforcement Discretion and CARB Proposed Rulemaking
We are continuing to follow regulatory developments proposed for the heavy-duty vehicle and engine sector. In our most recent blog post on the topic, we covered updates on timing for…
PipelineLaw
New York Proposes Regional Greenhouse Gas Changes
By Michael J. Altieri, David C. McSweeney
On May 30, 2020, for the first time in nine years, a manned spacecraft launched from American soil and ultimately docked at the International Space Station, just under a day…
EHS Law Insights
The pandemic and EU-ETS, AB 32 carbon markets
By Todd O. Maiden, Nicholas Rock, Jennifer A. Smokelin, Adam Hedley
We’ve all heard tales of bluer skies since the shelter-in-place orders took effect. Cityscapes can be seen with remarkable clarity as lockdowns lead to noticeably cleaner air. Yes, the pandemic…
EHS Law Insights
CARB plans more consumer product regulations to reduce smog-forming emissions
By Eric Schmoll, Todd O. Maiden
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) continues its efforts to reduce air pollutants from consumer products through amendments to California’s Consumer Products Regulation. Proposed amendments would further lower current volatile…
Litigation Finance Journal
Contingency Lawyer Seeks Volkswagen Claimants for New Class Action
By John Freund
In September of 2015, Volkswagen was accused of selling cars outfitted with a “defeat device,” which helped them evade emissions standards, despite an output 40-times higher than US law allows.…