Environment Looking beyond ExxonMobil: A focus on effective climate change disclosures Thomas A. Utzinger Emerging trends in climate-related disclosures are not government driven in the United States. Who knew?
Environment EPA’s newest cost-benefit policy—does it MATS-er? Norman A. Dupont EPA’s efforts to revise its cost-benefit calculations are vividly shown in its new assessment of the MATS air pollution rule. Controversy and suits by coal companies now ensue.
Environment Surging interest in protecting infrastructure investments from climate damage Arthur Smith Alarmed by significant increases in weather-related property damage, the financial community is mobilizing to understand climate change and minimize associated investment risks.
Environment Breaking barriers: Ensuring resilient and safe water supply Andrea Erickson-Quiroz Green infrastructure can provide safe and cost-effective water, but we must overcome real and perceived financial and regulatory complexities that have forestalled its development.
Environment Methane regulation 2.0: What to expect in the second, and more difficult, wave of methane regulation in the oil and gas industry Eric Waeckerlin In anticipation of future regulation of methane emissions from oil and gas operations on public lands, it is helpful to look at Colorado’s regulatory efforts.
Environment In Brief John R. Jacus CERCLA section 113 is not a jurisdictional bar to tort claims, groundwater discharges may require a Clean Water Act permit, a trio of Commerce Clause cases are summarized, and more!
Environment Lawful “take” of endangered species under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act: Agency consultations and incidental take statements Susan L. Stephens Obtaining authorization to “take” a species listed under the Endangered Species Act incidental to implementing a project that needs a federal permit: the Incidental Take Statement.
Environment Views from the Chair Judy Perry Martinez and Tracy Hester Guest authors ABA President Judy Perry Martinez and Professor Tracy Hester reflect on climate change and the role lawyers and the ABA can play in this critical issue.
