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Navigating the Urban Landscape: London’s Low Emission Zone vs. NYC Congestion Pricing
By Stuart Kaplow|2024-06-25T21:46:14-04:00Sunday, September 10th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: congestion pricing, ESG, GHG, greenhouse gas, Kaplow, London low emission zone, Stuart Kaplow|
After this was posted, on June 15, 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board announced it was going to bow to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. In an era where climate concerns including greenhouse gas emissions from cars are at the ...
Colorado Law Will Lead the Nation in Reducing GHGs from Buildings
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-08-19T21:12:03-04:00Saturday, August 19th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: building energy performance standard, Building Energy Performance Standards, Energize Denver, GHG, HB 1286|
Last week, Colorado established mandatory energy performance standards for large buildings. Buildings are one of Colorado’s top five sources of greenhouse gas emissions. As directed by a state law enacted in 2021, as HB 1286, the Colorado Health Department’s Air Pollution Control Division developed the newly ...
Offsets and RECs: A Powerful Duo for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Repairing the Planet
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-07-29T21:46:36-04:00Saturday, July 29th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: GHG, greenhouse gas, Kaplow, offset, REC, renewable energy certificate, Stuart Kaplow|
As concerns about climate change intensify, businesses and individuals alike are seeking effective ways to set and meet the goals of net zero energy and greenhouse gas emissions to contribute to a sustainable planet. Two essential but fundamentally different tools that have gained prominence in ...
Greenhouse Gas Emission Disclosures in Real Estate Contracts and Beyond
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-07-23T17:26:15-04:00Saturday, July 22nd, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: building energy performance standard, contract disclsoure, GHG, greenhouse gas, Kaplow, Stuart Kaplow|
As concerns about climate change move from mainstream society to businesses large and small, the significance of greenhouse gas emissions and specifically the move to decarbonize economies across the globe is receiving increased attention. In response, both voluntary and mandatory GHG emission disclosures in contracts ...
The Power of Methane: Why Tackling Emissions Is Key to Curbing Climate Change
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-07-08T21:59:54-04:00Saturday, July 8th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: carbon dioxide, climate change, compost, GHG, global warming, greenhouse gas, Kaplow, methane, methane emissions, Stuart Kaplow|
When it comes to combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus has primarily been on carbon dioxide emissions, however among increasing numbers of those expert in one or more of the natural or physical sciences, the case for prioritizing the reduction or ...
The Positive Side of Green Hushing: Averting Backlash and Enhancing Corporate Sustainability
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-06-26T18:52:11-04:00Saturday, June 24th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: ESG, GHG, green hushing, greenwashing, Kaplow, Stuart Kaplow|
In today's world, where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns are gaining significant attention, companies are increasingly being scrutinized not only for their impact on the planet and society but also for their messaging. As a result, some organizations have adopted a strategy of "green ...
Courts Asked to Compel Government Action on Climate Change
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-08-15T20:10:02-04:00Saturday, June 17th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: climate change, GHG, global warming, Held v. State of Montana, Kaplow, Stuart Kaplow|
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 ...
The Evolution of Environmental Offsets: From Indulgences to Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-06-11T17:04:54-04:00Sunday, June 11th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: compost, environmental offset, food waste, GHG, greenhouse gas, indulgence, Kaplow, offset, Stuart Kaplow|
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 ...