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California Climate Disclosure Laws: Legislature Affirms Disclosure Deadlines for SB253 and SB261

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On Aug. 31, the California legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 219, making targeted changes to SB253, the landmark California law that requires firms to report Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions beginning in 2026 and Scope 3...more

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Extended Reporting Timelines Expected for California Climate Laws

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Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group explains how – if approved by the governor – the deadline to set precise compliance dates for the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CCDAA) and Climate-Related...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 1.05.24

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A San Jerardo cooperative in the Salinas area, together with environmental organizations, have sued the state, demanding stricter rules to govern the amount of fertilizer farmers can use. They allege that nitrate...more

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Carbon Inventories: California Here We Come!

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The fifth largest economy in the world just passed a law to require any business with over $1 billion in revenues to report their carbon emissions.  Yes, California is leading the way, again, in greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - 6.23.23

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3M announced on Thursday that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with many U.S. public water systems to resolve water pollution claims tied to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as “PFAS.”...more

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Study: Growing Wildfire Risks Threatening California’s Climate Policies

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The 2020 wildfire season alone released more carbon dioxide than what California reduced through years of emission cuts. California is a recognized leader in climate policy, but a wildfire crisis is threatening to unwind...more

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CARB Releases its 2022 Scoping Plan Update to Achieve Ambitious State Goal of Carbon Neutrality

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On November 16, 2022, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) released its final proposed 2022 Scoping Plan Update, which provides a comprehensive roadmap to reduce the state’s dependence on fossil fuels, cut air...more

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California Legislature to Consider Aggressive Climate Targets

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Governor Newsom introduces five ambitious proposals that could alter California’s climate policy for years to come. On August 12, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom submitted five climate proposals (the Climate...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - May 2022 #2

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Southland air regulators threaten to sue EPA for failure to control federally-regulated emissions sources Bullet - Los Angeles Times - May 10 - The South Coast Air Quality Management District (District), which oversees a...more

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4 Things to Know About CARB’s Clean Miles Standard

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California is making significant progress on a first-of-its-kind regulation that will reduce GHG emissions from ride-sharing vehicles. As directed by Senate Bill (SB) 1014, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is...more

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California Air and Climate Vol. 16: CARB Focuses on Vessel and Truck Emissions

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CARB Finalizes Amendments to At-Berth Vessel Rules - On August 27, 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted new emission reductions requirements for At-Berth Vessels. These regulations will require...more

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California Air and Climate Vol. 14: CARB to Hold Public Workshop on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transportation Vehicle...

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CARB to Hold Public Workshop on Clean Miles Standard to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transportation Vehicle Services - Consistent with a recent trend of actions and publicly held workshops aimed at reducing...more

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California Air and Climate Vol. 13: CARB Adopting Commercial Harbor and Zero-Emission Truck Rules; Workshops for New CARB Emission...

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CARB Developing Revisions to Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is in the process of developing revisions to regulations that are applicable to commercial harbor craft in...more

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California Air and Climate Vol. 10: CARB Reports Continued Declines in Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Tulare County Settles Lawsuit...

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CARB Reports Continued Declines in Greenhouse Gas Emissions - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is reporting that in 2017, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the state were 424 million metric tons (MMT) of CO2...more

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The Climate Report Winter 2019

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Climate Change Regulatory Issues & Updates - California Air Resources Board Amends Cap-and-Trade Regulations - On December 13, 2018, the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") adopted amendments to California's...more

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California Environmental Law and Policy Update - September 5, 2013

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Superior Court upholds California Air -- Sacramento Business Journal - Sep 3: A Sacramento Superior Court judge ruled the state’s 2006 climate change law, Assembly Bill 32, gives...more

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