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What Companies and Investors Need to Know about California Assembly Bill 1305, The Voluntary Market Disclosures Business...

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On October 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1305 into law, also known as the “Voluntary Market Disclosures Business Regulation Act,” or AB 1305. This law marks the first of its kind in the...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 1.19.24

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In a new study, researchers from NYU, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Defend Our Health have estimated the costs of plastic exposure on the U.S. healthcare system. In 2018, several common endocrine disruptors, a...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

California’s Combatting of Greenwashing in the Voluntary Carbon Market - UPDATED December 2023

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Much of the attention on California of late has focused on the passing of two climate-related disclosure laws; namely, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (“CCDAA”) (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial Risk...more

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Tired of Waiting on the SEC, California Adopts Extensive Climate Disclosure Laws

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California recently has passed three climate disclosure laws, with yet another still pending. These new laws are aimed at increasing transparency and consistency in climate-related disclosures, including greenhouse gas (GHG)...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

California Enacts AB 1305 to Strengthen the Voluntary Carbon Market and Continues to Lead on Climate Regulation

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On October 7, 2023, California took a significant step toward promoting transparency and integrity of voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) and climate-related claims by enacting Assembly Bill 1305: the Voluntary Carbon Market...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update - 2.03.23 - #1

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Companies that generate a billion dollars or more a year doing business in California would be required to publicly release their carbon emissions data under a bill introduced Monday by State Senator Scott Wiener. Supporters...more

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California Air Resources Board Adopts 2022 Scoping Plan

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In the closing weeks of 2022, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB” or “Board”) approved its final 2022 Scoping Plan, which sets forth a detailed roadmap to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions in...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - 1.06.23 #1

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The U.S .Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing tougher standards for fine particle pollution, sometimes known as soot. The proposed regulations announced on Friday would set maximum levels of 9 to 10 micrograms...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - July 2022

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Supreme Court restricts EPA's authority to mandate carbon emissions reductions - Associated Press - June 30 - In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court on Thursday limited the extent of the U.S....more

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Carbon Capture & Sequestration Faces Significant Permitting and Regulatory Obstacles in California

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Geological sequestration is just one tool for companies and governments to use to achieve carbon neutrality. Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group explores the hurdles California is discovering in order to make...more

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A First Look at California’s Executive Order Banning Fuel-Burning Vehicles and Imposing Other Greenhouse Gas Reducing Restrictions

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Potential wide-ranging impacts on Engines, Energy, Infrastructure and Shipping - California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20 seeks to address climate change concerns and significantly reduce greenhouse gas...more

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