On Sept. 11, 2023, the City Planning Commission approved amendments to the New York City Zoning Resolution, called “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” proposed by Mayor Adams’ administration to
Continue Reading New York City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Changes Supporting City’s Climate Goals
On Aug. 17, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final, revised National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs) for fiscal years 2024-2027, seven months after soliciting public comment
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On Aug. 14, a trial judge in Montana issued findings of fact and conclusions of law after a bench trial in what has been called the Montana “Youth Climate Case.”
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The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) is seeking public comments on new strategies to replace the 2007 Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and the Coordinated Operations for
Continue Reading Federal Government Continues Efforts to Reform Colorado River Operations
In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s E2 Law Podcast, attorneys Steven Russo, Zackary Knaub, and Jane McLaughlin discuss New York State’s cap-and-invest program to limit greenhouse gas emissions
Continue Reading E2 Law Podcast: Episode 20 | Empire Environmental – Review of New York’s Cap-and-Invest Program to Reduce Emissions and Achieve Climate Goals
Greenberg Traurig’s Steven Russo, Co-Chair of the Environmental Practice and the firm’s New York Environmental Practice, is joined by Shareholder Todd Kaminsky and Of Counsel Jane McLaughlin in the
Continue Reading E2 Law Podcast: Episode 19 | Empire Environmental – New York State Climate Action Council Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Now that the New York State Climate Action Council adopted the final scoping plan, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to adopt regulations to enforce emissions mandates consistent with the Plan, which must be promulgated by Jan. 1, 2024.
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In light of the “worsening drought crises” and “critically low reservoir conditions” in the Western United States, on Aug. 16, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Interior (“Interior”) announced a
Continue Reading Interior Department Determines ‘Tier 2 Shortage Conditions’ on Colorado River Requiring Additional Water Delivery Cuts, Other Actions in 2023
This GT Alert outlines how the Inflation Reduction Act, which the House passed Aug. 12 and now heads to the president’s desk, would apply to the renewable energy industry.
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Registered public companies would be required to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and certain information regarding climate-related financial risks and metrics, including any actual or likely material impacts to
Continue Reading SEC Issues Long-Awaited Proposed Rule on Climate Disclosures