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17Jun, 2023

Courts Asked to Compel Government Action on Climate Change

By |Saturday, June 17th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , |

After this article was published, on August 14, 2023, Judge Kathy Seeley ruled in favor of the 16 youth plaintiffs in Held v. State of Montana, in a 103 page decision declaring that the state of Montana violated the youth’s constitutional rights, including their rights ...

11Jun, 2023

The Evolution of Environmental Offsets: From Indulgences to Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions

By |Sunday, June 11th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

In the face of concerns over global climate change, finding effective solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has become a pressing priority. Alongside direct mitigation efforts, environmental offsets have emerged as a critical tool in the battle against climate change. The concept of offsets, although ...

4Jun, 2023

Court Finds California Racial, Ethnic and LGBT Quotas for Boards Unconstitutional

By |Sunday, June 4th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , |

A California federal district court has found as unconstitutional on its face California Assembly Bill No. 979 (AB 979), which requires publicly held corporations in California to have a certain number of directors from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ backgrounds. This case has been widely ...

28May, 2023

H&M Wins Dismissal of Greenwashing Lawsuit

By |Sunday, May 28th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , |

Abraham Lizama bought a turquoise knitted sweater in H&M's “The Conscious Choice” collection from a retail store in St. Louis. According to Lizama, he believed this meant his sweater was made using “more sustainable and environmentally friendly” manufacturing practices. However, he now claims this sweater ...

20May, 2023

Commercial PACE: Filing the Financing Gap for GHG Reductions in Commercial Building

By |Saturday, May 20th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , |

As the business world grapples with demands to combat climate change, the role of commercial buildings in reducing greenhouse gas emissions has come into sharp focus. Commercial properties account for a significant portion of global emissions, making it crucial to find innovative ways to fund ...

13May, 2023

Maryland Releases Draft GHG Regulations to Implement SB 528

By |Saturday, May 13th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , , |

In a proactive move toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings in the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has today released draft regulations to implement key aspects of Senate Bill 528 of 2022 – The Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022. This blog ...

6May, 2023

Rising Demand for Man Made Diamonds is ESG Personified

By |Saturday, May 6th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , , , |

For centuries, diamonds have been coveted for their rarity, beauty, and as a status symbol. However, the diamond jewelry industry has been plagued with controversy over the years, including issues related to environmental impact, human rights violations, and questionable business practices. As a result, in ...

30Apr, 2023

More Than 1,000 Shipments of Solar Panels Seized at the Border

By |Sunday, April 30th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: , , , , |

More than $1 Billion of shipments have been interdicted by the U.S. government under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act since that law became effective last June 21. “ .. underscoring our commitment to combating forced labor everywhere, including in Xinjiang, where genocide and crimes against humanity ...

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