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Newsflash: What the New Proposition 65 Short-Form Warnings Mean for Consumer Products Companies

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After three years of various proposals, on December 6, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the lead agency that implements Proposition 65, finally announced new amendments to “short-form” warning...more

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Alleged Indirect Trespass/Nuisance: Southern Environmental Law Center Limestone County, Alabama Circuit Court Action Addressing...

The Southern Environmental Law Center (“SELC”) filed a December 9th Complaint for Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) in the Circuit Court of Limestone County, Alabama on behalf of: New Beginnings Covenant Ministries. The...more

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Wastewater Plant Reconstruction: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and City of...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and City of Wynne, Arkansas entered into a November 21st Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing operation of a wastewater...more

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Public Consultation on the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy

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Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (TSB), a fundamental instrument for classifying and defining the compatibility of economic activities and investments with...more

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New USEPA Rules Under the Toxic Substances Control Act Ban Many Uses of TCE and PCE

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On December 9, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) adopted new rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) banning certain uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). ...more

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Driving Towards Greater Transparency and Sustainability in the EV Market with Davide Giacobbe and ScoutIt

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Could the future of electric vehicle adoption hinge on our ability to accurately assess the health of EV batteries? On today’s episode of Founder Shares, Davide Giacobbe, CEO of ScoutIt, shares his journey from automotive...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Proyecto de ley para modificar la inversión forzosa del 1% al 4% en Colombia

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Recientemente fue radicado un nuevo proyecto de ley en la Cámara de Representantes de Colombia el cual propone aumentar la inversión forzosa en proyectos relacionados con el uso del agua de una fuente natural, del 1% al 4%....more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Public Health Impacts of PFAS Exposures

On December 5, 2024, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on “Examining the Public Health Impacts of...more

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The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: What Non-EU Multinational Companies Need to Know

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Although political sentiment against mandatory sustainability reporting by business entities has grown in Europe (similar to the anti-ESG backlash in the United States), the European Commission (EC) has not backed down. On...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Massachusetts Permitting and Siting Reform is On the Way! What Does That Mean For Your Projects?

On November 20, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed “An Act Promoting a Clean Energy Grid, Advancing Equity, and Protecting Ratepayers,” into law as Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024. Among other things, the new...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Announces Proposed Rule to Revoke Most Food Uses of the Insecticide Chlorpyrifos

On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to revoke all tolerances for chlorpyrifos except for those tolerances associated with the 11 food and feed crops that remain...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

EPA Bans TCE (sort of). Is the "New" TSCA Working?

Last week, EPA released two final rules under TSCA. The first rule bans all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). The ban is subject to several temporary exemptions for certain uses under § 6(g) of TSCA. The second rule bans...more

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Navigating the UK and EU Emissions Trading Schemes in 2025: Key Deadlines and Compliance Steps

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As we approach 2025, both the UK and the European Union are intensifying their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through their respective emissions trading schemes. Understanding the similarities and differences...more

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California Provides Enforcement Relief on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Law

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In an Enforcement Notice released on December 5, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) announced that it will not take enforcement action against companies subject to California’s Climate Corporate Data...more

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No Funding For You?

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On November 7, 2024, several Pennsylvania state senators from oil and gas producing regions introduced Senate Bill 1346 of 2024, which proposes to change the way that revenues from Pennsylvania’s unconventional well fee are...more

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What Are States’ Legal Obligations In Relation To Climate Change?

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The International Court of Justice has been asked to issue an advisory opinion on this question, and is currently hearing submissions from States, NGOs and international organisations. The International Court of Justice...more

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Prop. 65 Short-form Warnings Are About to Get Longer

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California’s proposed amendments to the Proposition 65 short-form warning requirements have been approved and are set to take effect on January 1, 2025. Businesses that use the current version of the short-form warning will...more

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P2N0 - Edition 21 - COP 29 Special Edition - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Baker Botts Partner, Michael Harrison, delves into the drive to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (NZE). P2N0 highlights major global news items in concise summaries, with a focus on policy changes and project...more

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EPA Enacts Bans on Two Common Chemical Solvents

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As the Biden Administration comes to a close, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned two commonly used chemicals under the 2016 Lautenberg Amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)....more

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Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Order Addressing Hohenwald Facility

The Tennessee Department of Environment of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued an October 29th Proposed Order and Assessment (“Order”) to Om Ganganath, Inc. (“OGI”) addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Trump 2.0: White House and Congressional Republicans Poised to Use the Congressional Review Act for Swift Regulatory Rollback

With unified control of Congress and the White House, Republicans are primed to use the CRA to swiftly overturn regulations promulgated in the final months of the Biden Administration. The Congressional Review Act (CRA)...more

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95th Arkansas General Assembly: Senate Bill 8 Pre-Filed Addressing Used Tire Recycling/Accountability Program Expenses for...

The 95th Arkansas General Assembly will convene on January 13, 2025. Bill filing began on November 15th. Senator J. Payton introduced Senate Bill 8....more

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Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule/Safe Drinking Water Act: Food and Water Watch Petition Seeking Inclusion of...

Food and Water Watch and dozens of other environmental organizations submitted a November 25th petition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) requesting that microplastics be included in the Sixth...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

[Webinar] ESG Outlook: Preparing for the 2025 Reporting Season - December 17th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

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Join Bass, Berry & Sims and leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) along with corporate and securities thought leaders for the next installment of our ESG Impact Webinar series. As public companies prepare for...more

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Protections Proposed for Monarch Butterfly

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On December 10, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) released its long-anticipated listing proposal for the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), along with a proposed critical habitat designation and...more

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