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Perspectives from the Field/Conservation: U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry - Testimony of Brad Doyle...

The United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry held a May 13th hearing titled: Perspectives from the Field, Part 4: Conservation (“Hearing”). United States Senator John Boozman (Arkansas)...more

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EU Parliament Supports Omnibus CBAM Changes

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While much of the focus with the Omnibus Directive has been on its amendments to CSRD and CS3D, it's important not to overlook the significant changes Omnibus proposes to make to the CBAM regime....more

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New White House Guidance Moves ‘Social Cost of Carbon’ Metric to Side Burner

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For decades, regulators have tried to quantify harm related to emissions, including the “social cost of carbon” (SCC), but that approach has now changed. The Trump Administration recently released a memorandum seeking to...more

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U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory/Environmental Defense Fund Freedom of Information Act Request: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

The Environmental Defense Fund (“EDF”) announced in a May 8th news release that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released the latest U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory (“GGI”)....more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 5.9.25

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The House passed resolutions last week to rescind federal waivers that allow California to set stricter vehicle emissions standards than the rest of the country. California’s standards currently require the sale of most...more

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Carbon Quarterly – Volume 11

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Carbon Quarterly is a newsletter covering developments in carbon policy, law, and innovation. No matter your views on climate change policy, there is no avoiding an increasing focus on carbon regulation, resiliency planning,...more

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Vermont’s Climate Superfund Law Draws Heated Challenge from GOP AGs

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A group of 24 Republican AGs, along with several trade associations, sued Vermont over the state’s Climate Superfund Act, which authorizes the state to levy billions of dollars in fines on fossil fuel companies for alleged...more

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P2N0 - Edition 30 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 30 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to reach net-zero emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short form,...more

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The UK's carbon border adjustment mechanism continues to take shape

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Ahead of the commencement of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), key building blocks for its regulatory framework are moving into place. Following consultations in 2023 and 2024, draft legislation and a policy...more

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Federal Government Continues Climate Change Rollbacks Under Executive Order 14260

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On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14260, further signaling the federal government’s commitment to rolling back climate change initiatives across all levels of the government. The Executive Order...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - May 2025

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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PFAS, HFCs and Related Chemicals in the Data Center Industry

Data centers use various chemicals that have recently been the focus of regulatory efforts at the federal and state level. The historic or future use of these chemicals may create liabilities, obligations, or new costs for...more

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Understanding New York’s Proposed Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: Key Insights and Comparative Analysis

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On March 26, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced proposed regulations that would establish a mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting program for fuel suppliers, waste haulers...more

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Study on RNG health benefits for heavy duty vehicles

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Energy Vision performed an assessment of the health benefits of replacing older diesel trucks with new models fueled by renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, or electricity. The assessment finds that RNG-powered vehicles...more

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Less Than 40 Days to Prepare for ‘Protecting American Energy From State Overreach’ Executive Order

At a Glance - Should the U.S. government declare that the environmental and/or sustainable commodities that have been generated under a state law regime are illegal, lenders and borrowers using state-generated carbon...more

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Fighting Fire with Fire: AI and the Fight Against Climate Change

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William Shakespeare coined the phrase to fight “fire with fire” in 1623’s The Life and Death of King John. A mere 402 years later, the same phrase used to describe English succession wars may apply to a newly formed, though...more

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International Maritime Organization Approves Carbon Credit Scheme for Shipping

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On April 11, 2025, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (“MEPC”) of the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) announced the approval of a long-awaited framework to reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions from the...more

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Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - April 2025

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Trump Administration actions - Trump orders DOJ to stop states from enforcing unconstitutional or preempted climate laws. In a sweeping Executive Order (EO) issued on April 8, President Donald Trump has ordered Attorney...more

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California Kicks Off Public Workshops on Corporate Climate Disclosure Rules

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will host a virtual public workshop on May 29, 2025, to begin formal discussions on developing the state's new Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Climate-Related Financial Risk...more

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All Eyes on Carbon Markets Amid Belated Progress and Domestic Challenges

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Trading in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reductions has long been touted as a way of leveraging market forces to tackle climate change in the most cost-effective manner, and 2025 may put that theory to the test amid...more

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IMO Approves New Regulatory Package to Decarbonize International Maritime Transport

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Between April 7 and 11, 2025, during the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved a new set of regulatory measures aimed at reducing greenhouse...more

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Unleashing American Energy: Trump Administration’s Latest Executive Orders

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New Executive Orders and Proclamation - On April 8, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued three significant executive orders (“EOs”) and a fourth proclamation consistent with his pledge to “Unleash American Energy.” These...more

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Executive Order Targeting State Energy Regulations: Impacts and Responses From States

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The order instructs the Attorney General to curb state and local climate initiatives and prepare a report within 60 days detailing those efforts....more

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The UN's International Maritime Organization to adopt a framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships

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During its 83rd session from April 7 to 11, 2025, the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) approved, among other things, new fuel standards for ships and the first...more

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Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - April 17, 2025

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Lowenstein Crypto advises leading digital asset and cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, and trading firms. Our practice covers regulatory advice, transactions and structuring advice, investigations, and adversarial matters...more

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