U.S. wildlife managers on Wednesday again proposed granting 30-year permits to wind farms that would forgive them for thousands of eagle deaths expected during that time frame from collisions of the birds with turbines, towers, and electrical wires.
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Renewable Energy Update – May 2015
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLPSign up and get Breaking Energy news in your inbox.
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By Energy Tomorrow Blog
The progress the United States is making toward its climate goals starts with clean-burning natural gas. Increased domestic natural gas production and its use is the primary reason the United States leads the world in reducing carbon emissions. It’s the keystone for a workable strategy to advance climate goals while sustaining economic growth and prosperity… Keep reading →
China One Of First Countries To Sign Paris Agreement
By Paul Davies, R. Andrew Westgate | Latham & Watkins LLP
Following final negotiation on December 12, 2015, April 22, 2016 marked the first day that countries could formally sign the Paris Agreement. At the United Nations headquarters in New York, over 150 countries attended a signing ceremony to mark the occasion.
Canada/US Policy Scan 2016
By Ann Bigué, Benjamin Dunham, Christopher Fetzer, Gordon Giffin, Scotty Greenwood, Joseph Lougheed, James Moore, Andrew Shaw, Jon Sohn, Alan Wolff | Dentons
Earlier this year, US President Barack Obama welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his delegation, the first official visit by a Canadian PM to the US in nearly two decades.
U.S., China To Sign Paris Climate Agreement
By Todd Griset | PretiFlaherty
The U.S. and China have announced plans to sign the international climate change agreement reached in Paris last December.
Climate Change Related Pieces In Federal Budget
By Michael Barrett, Matthew Peters | Bennett Jones LLP
Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s first federal budget includes many of the environmental initiatives the Liberals raised in their election platform.
Time Is Money: Strong BLM Methane Waste Rules Should Be Finalized Without Delay
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
What do Farmington, NM, Oklahoma City, Lakewood, CO and Dickinson, ND have in common? These cities are in the heart of oil and gas country, and – most importantly – were locations in which the BLM heard overwhelming support for strong efforts to reduce wasteful venting, flaring and leaks from the oil and gas industry… Keep reading →
Energy & Environment Update – March 2016 #2
By David Leiter, Sarah Litke, Neal Martin, Erin Morton | Mintz Levin - ML Strategies
Despite stalling recently over a debate on how to respond to the Flint water crisis, the Senate bipartisan energy bill is still alive and could see action as soon as next week.
Energy & Environment Update – March 2016
By David Leiter, Sarah Litke, Neal Martin, Erin Morton | Mintz Levin - ML Strategies
Last week there was the glimmer of progress on the Senate bipartisan energy bill, with a hotline request to approve a number of amendments.
Despite Progress, Energy Bill Remains Out Of Reach
By David Leiter | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology Matters
The Senate’s bipartisan energy bill continues to be a focal point of legislative debate on Capitol Hill.
