Climate Change

Not a Good Week for Private Climate Change Litigation: The Supreme Court Denies Review in Kivalina

by Seth Jaffe | Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law on 5/23/2013

It has not been a good run for plaintiffs in private climate change litigation. As we noted last week, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal in Comer v. Murphy Oil. Now, on Monday, the Supreme Court denied...more

Energy And Environment Update -- May 20, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Sarah Litke, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 5/22/2013

In This Issue: Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Commerce; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Department of State; Department of Transportation; Environmental Protection...more

Fifth Circuit Knocks Out Climate Change Liability Lawsuit Again

by J. Wylie Donald | McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 5/16/2013

Res judicata is one of those phrases learned in law school that seemed of limited utility. How often is someone going to bring the same claim twice?...more

Energy And Environment Update -- May 13, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 5/15/2013

In This Issue: Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Interior; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Department of Commerce; Department...more

Green Building Update -- May 8, 2013

by Bryan C. Jackson | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 5/10/2013

Green Building Focus - The ultimate green building eats smog - Bloomberg Businessweek - Apr 26: The Manuel Gea González Hospital in Mexico City has installed a decorative, white facade made from a sophisticated new...more

The Water Resources Development Act and the Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Bill – ML Strategies Weekly Energy and Environmental...

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 5/9/2013

As Congress returns after a week-long recess, energy-related issues and legislation are at the top of the agenda for many members and committees. This week’s Energy & Environment Update covers what’s happening at the federal,...more

Climate Change Legal Work: Changing The Paradigm Does Not Come Easily

by J. Wylie Donald | McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 5/9/2013

I learned the other day that for $3995 I can download nearly a 1000 page report on the climate change industry. The Ah Hah moment was at hand. The President’s promise at his inauguration and then again at the State of the...more

Energy And Environment Update -- May 6, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 5/8/2013

In This Issue: Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Interior; Department of Defense; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Federal Energy...more

EU Environment Report - April 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan, David Strelzyk-Herzog | White & Case LLP on 5/3/2013

In This Issue: *Chemicals: - Commission adds eight substances to REACH authorisation list *Climate Change: - European Parliament opposes “backloading” proposal for ETS allowances - Council...more

Climate Change Legal Theories: The Atmospheric Public Trust Doctrine Moves Another Step Forward

by J. Wylie Donald | McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 4/30/2013

One of the shibboleths of those following climate change litigation is the idea that new legal theories will be surfaced, fired in the furnace of litigation and then forged as the vehicle for addressing climate change in the...more

How Much Consensus Is There On Global Warming?

by Charles Sartain | Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. on 4/18/2013

This post is not from a global warming denier. But I do appreciate even-handed assessments of the situation. Here are two reports that fit the bill. ...more

Watt’s New? Michigan Energy Newsletter - March 2013

by Laura Chappelle, Matthew B. Eugster, Bruce Goodman, Randall Kraker, Timothy J. Lundgren, Toni Newell, David Preston, Jack Sage, Eric Schneidewind, Matthew Zimmerman | Varnum LLP on 4/9/2013

In This Issue: - Highlights of MPSC Annual Report - Good Neighbor Fund Payments Made - Coal Plants Sued for Pollution Exceedances - Pure Michigan Solar Panel - New Grant for Efforts to Remove Barriers to...more

Energy And Environment Update -- April 8, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 4/9/2013

In This Issue: Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Interior Department; Department of Commerce; Department of Defense; Department of...more

EU Environment Report - March 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan | White & Case LLP on 4/2/2013

In This Issue: *Chemicals: - European Chemicals Agency consults on ten new substances for REACH candidate list - European Food Safety Authority publishes its 2013 work plan - European Food Safety...more

Energy And Environment Update -- April 1, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 4/2/2013

In This Issue: Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Interior Department; Department of Homeland Security; Department of State; Department of Treasury; Government...more

Who Says Catastrophe Bond Payouts Are Not Correlated With The Stock Market?

by J. Wylie Donald | McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 3/28/2013

Here is some food for thought: Catastrophe bond payouts are correlated with climate change. Climate change is correlated with stock market returns. Therefore catastrophe bond payouts are correlated with the stock market. ...more

Energy And Environment Update -- March 25, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 3/26/2013

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Interior Department; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;...more

Native Village Of Kivalina Files Its Petition For Certiorari - A Five-Year Climate Change Litigation Marathon That Has Yet To...

by J. Wylie Donald | McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 3/18/2013

One day short of five years since the case was originally filed, on February 25, 2013 the plaintiffs in Native Village of Kivalina v. ExxonMobil Corp. attempt once more to get out of the starting blocks, this time with a...more

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Not a Good Week for Private Climate Change Litigation: The Supreme Court Denies Review in Kivalina

Energy And Environment Update -- May 20, 2013

Fifth Circuit Knocks Out Climate Change Liability Lawsuit Again

Energy And Environment Update -- May 13, 2013

Green Building Update -- May 8, 2013

The Water Resources Development Act and the Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Bill – ML Strategies Weekly Energy and Environmental...

Climate Change Legal Work: Changing The Paradigm Does Not Come Easily

Energy And Environment Update -- May 6, 2013

EU Environment Report - April 2013

Climate Change Legal Theories: The Atmospheric Public Trust Doctrine Moves Another Step Forward

How Much Consensus Is There On Global Warming?

Watt’s New? Michigan Energy Newsletter - March 2013

Energy And Environment Update -- April 8, 2013

EU Environment Report - March 2013

Energy And Environment Update -- April 1, 2013

Who Says Catastrophe Bond Payouts Are Not Correlated With The Stock Market?

Energy And Environment Update -- March 25, 2013

Native Village Of Kivalina Files Its Petition For Certiorari - A Five-Year Climate Change Litigation Marathon That Has Yet To...

Not a Shining Moment For Congress: Two Leading Economists Note the “Sordid History” of Cap-and-Trade Legislation

Energy And Environment Update -- March 11, 2013

EU Environment Report - February 2013

Act II At The Obama EPA: Gina Mccarthy (Is Predicted) To Take The Helm

Court Of Appeal Upholds Polar Bear Listing Based On Climate Change Impacts

EPA’s Air Chief Seen As Favorite To Become The Next Administrator

Energy And Environment Update -- February 24, 2013

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