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Why Blocking Grid Infrastructure Increases Data Center Emissions

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Recent media coverage has increasingly highlighted the unprecedented growth of data centers in Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley.”  The statistics defining Data Center Alley are nothing short of shocking: 35% of all...more

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Sixty Days and Counting Until California Corporate GHG Emissions Disclosures Due – Observations on 2026 Reporting

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The first reports under SB 253 – California’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions reporting mandate – are due 60 days from today, on August 10. In this post, we share our observations for this reporting cycle....more

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Environmental Groups Challenge California’s SB 54 Plastics Regulations

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On June 2, 2026—one day after producers were required to register or seek an exemption—three major environmental organizations sued CalRecycle in San Francisco Superior Court, challenging final regulations implementing SB 54,...more

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EU Commission Pushes for Transposition of the EmpCo Directive on Environmental Claims

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On May 28, 2026, the European Commission sent a formal notice to 20 Member States, initiating an infringement procedure for failure to transpose Directive (EU) 2024/825 of February 2, 2024 in time. The Directive, which...more

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The Lights Are On: Plaintiffs’ CEQA Challenge Against Bay Bridge Light Art Installation Barred by the Doctrine of Issue Preclusion

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In Baker v. Bay Area Toll Authority, No. A174642 (1st Dist, June 5, 2026), the court affirmed the dismissal of a CEQA challenge against the Bay Area Toll Authority’s approval of the Bay Lights 360 project, an LED light art...more

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DPR Issues California Notice 2026-05 announcing Availability of the Semiannual Report Summarizing the Reevaluation Status of...

On June 5, 2026, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) issued California Notice 2026-05 announcing the availability of the semiannual report summarizing the reevaluation status of pesticide products during...more

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California DTSC Proposes Ban on Cleaning Products Containing Hydrofluoric Acid

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The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has initiated rulemaking to list cleaning products containing hydrofluoric acid (HF) as Priority Products under California’s Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program...more

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New NOM on Hazardous Waste Management Plans: Publication for Public Consultation

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On June 9, 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (“SEMARNAT”) published Draft Official Mexican Standard PROY-NOM-160-SEMARNAT-2026, which establishes the elements and procedures for the preparation of...more

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NRC’s Generic Environmental Impact Statement Streamlines Environmental Review for New Nuclear Projects

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Key Takeaways - What Happened: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) finalized a rule that took effect May 26, 2026, codifying the findings of its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear...more

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EPA Launches Superfund Solutions Initiative to Accelerate Cleanups

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Superfund Solutions Initiative signals the agency’s push to accelerate the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) investigations and...more

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Mitigating Chemical Risks in the Hospitality Industry

For many hospitality businesses, summertime is the busiest time of year for grounds maintenance and landscaping work. This article explains some tips for complying with federal and state laws when dealing with pesticides and...more

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EPA Clarifies Permissible Flaring for Associated Gas Producers Following Phase-Out Deadlines

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On May 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarified when oil and gas producers may continue flaring "associated gas" after phase-out deadlines for routine flaring. Associated gas is a byproduct of crude oil...more

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NJDEP Proposes to Extend REAL Rules Legacy Period Until July 2027

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On June 1, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) published a proposal to extend the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) Rules’ “legacy” period—during which qualifying applications may be...more

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FCA consults on simplifying product-level climate disclosures: key points for private capital

The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) launched its quarterly consultation paper CP26/17 on 5 June 2026 (the “Consultation”). Among other topics in this Consultation, the FCA is consulting on removing the current requirement...more

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Wastewater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Wood Product...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and Custom Wood Recycling, Inc. (“CWR”) entered into a May 22nd Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing an alleged...more

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THE STATE OF CLEAN POWER IN Q1 2026: Environmental Defense Fund/Atlas Public Policy Report

The Environmental Defense Fund and Atlas Public Policy (collectively, “EDF”) published a June 2026 report titled: THE STATE OF CLEAN POWER IN Q1 2026 (“Report”)....more

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Underground Injection Control/Class V: Petition to Review Filed Challenging Ponderosa County, Montana Permit

Angela Otero filed on June 2nd a petition for review (“Petition”) before the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Environmental Appeals Board seeking review under 40 C.F.R. § 124.19 of two final Underground...more

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From niche to necessity: The rise of 'green halal' finance

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Islamic finance has firmly outgrown its historical perception as a regional niche. With global assets estimated at US$5.98tn in 2024, it now represents a significant and expanding segment of international capital markets....more

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Trump Administration Announces Billions in Funding for Water Systems - Part II

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will distribute billions of dollars in grants for PFAS treatment infrastructure and educate communities and water systems about how to make the most of these resources and position...more

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Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 243

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

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Brazil Accedes to the International Compensation Regime for Oil Pollution Damage

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On May 28, 2026, Legislative Decree No. 64/2026 was enacted, approving Brazil’s accession to the 1992 Protocol to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC 92), as well as the amendments...more

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New York State Legislature Passes First-in-the-Nation Data Center Moratorium

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On June 4, 2026, both houses of the New York State Legislature passed the Responsible Data Center Development Act (S10642/A11560) (the Act), which would impose a one-year moratorium on the issuance of certain permits for...more

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Disposable Vapes/Lithium-Ion Batteries: Maine Legislation Creates a Stewardship Program for Electronic Smoking Devices

The Maine House of Representatives has passed legislation titled: An Act to Create a Stewardship Program for Electronic Smoking Devices and Related Products (“Act”)....more

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Environmental Criminal Enforcement/Clean Water Act: Georgia Wastewater Operator Indicted for Alleged Violations

Christopher Samuel Jones (“Jones”) was the subject of a criminal indictment in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act. See Criminal No. 4:26-CR-8(CDL)....more

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UK FCA Consults on Simplifying Climate-Related Reporting for Investment Products

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The FCA is proposing to replace its detailed TCFD-based product disclosures with a more flexible, outcomes-focused approach....more

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