Several state attorneys general recently have undertaken high-profile investigations into energy producers’ research and public statements about the potential effects of climate change
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Climate Change AG Investigations And Municipal Litigation
By Brandt Leibe, Dan Lungren, William McClintock & John Richter | King & SpaldingSign up and get Breaking Energy news in your inbox.
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By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Canada’s move to reduce methane emissions from its oil and gas sector passed another milestone this week, as the deadline passed for stakeholders to submit comments about the proposed regulations to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). EDF issued extensive comments commending ECCC for moving forward, but urging decision makers to address some critical weaknesses… Keep reading →
100 Days: Access To Arctic Energy Key To U.S. Security
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The enormity of Alaska’s energy potential – onshore and offshore – may be difficult for most Americans to fully grasp. Consider: An area the size of a metropolitan airport within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is estimated to hold between 4.3 billion and 11.8 billion barrels of oil – though that assessment is nearly… Keep reading →
New Reports Raise Health Concerns About Emissions From California’s Oil And Gas Industry
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
For decades communities in California who live close to oil and gas facilities have reported experiencing unbearable odors of gas, headaches, nausea, respiratory problems, and even cardiac complications as a result of the industry’s emissions. The health impacts of oil and gas pollution were made crystal clear last year after a massive gas leak at… Keep reading →
Sustainable Growth In The Middle East
By Maher Ghanma, Micael Johnstone | DLA Piper
2016 saw the international community finally reach agreement for collective action on climate change with the rapid ratification and entry into force of the Paris Agreement.
President Trump’s Address To Congress: The Path Forward For 2017
By Miguel Rodriguez, David Russell | Bryan Cave
On Tuesday evening, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress to outline the path forward for his 2017 policy agenda.
Executive Orders Expected This Week Regarding Clean Air And Water Act Rules
By John Anderson, Paul Weiland | Nossaman LLP
The Trump Administration recently indicated it would be pursuing Executive Orders designed to roll back two signature Obama-era climate and water policies.
Joint Letter To Trump On China’s Trade Barriers
By Lauren Graham, Ph.D. | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On February 7, 2017, the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, and the U.S. Grains Council sent a joint letter to President Donald Trump to request the Administration’s assistance in addressing China’s recent implementation of protectionist trade barriers.
The Keystone XL pipeline is on again. A new president with a different view of America’s energy and infrastructure needs has the project advancing again. Late last month pipeline builder TransCanada submitted a new application for a cross-border permit with the U.S. State Department. This week the company applied for route approval in Nebraska –… Keep reading →
GOP Senior Statesmen Call For Carbon Tax
By Thomas R. Burton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology Matters
A group of Republican senior statesmen is calling for a carbon tax to fight climate change.
