Environmental & Energy

Environmental and energy laws intersect routinely with businesses, in many different niches and industries. From companies developing solar energy systems to a small business selling all-natural, organic foods, these industries collide with legislation and court precedents, and companies must be aware of the regulations impacting their businesses. Visitors to the National Law Review will come across industry news, agency news, and local legislation as well as litigation as it relates to the areas of energy and environmental law.

EPA and other Governmental Environmental Agencies and Legislation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the Clean Air and Water Acts, Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment, and Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), are agencies that the National Law Review covers.  Additionally, the implications of the Endangered Species Act and implications of the changes to this long-standing legislation are analyzed by the legal experts at the National Law Review.

Alternative Energy Production

Additionally, biobased energy production and alternative energy production, including regulations, tax credits, and upcoming legislation are also extensively covered by the National Law Review.  Industry developments, legal developments in the energy sector, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and renewable energy reform and legislation, are among the topics visitors can read about online. Developments in coal, geothermal, solar, wind, hydroelectric, and natural gas both in the US and internationally are also updated on the website.

Environmental Litigation in Federal and State Courts

Many environmental issues and regulations find their way to the courtroom, as different agencies and environmental groups fight for their various interests.  Litigation covering the Clean Water Act and how it is enforced, as well as litigation on CERCLA and Superfund site clean-up costs and environmental litigation brought by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Climate Change and the Environment

Climate change has been a major factor in environmental legal issues, as the impacts of climate change are felt and there is increasing public pressure for companies and governments to pay attention to its devastating effects. The National Law Review provides coverage of corporate responses to climate changecreative litigation for the benefit of children, and the responses to climate change and coverage of world agreements, like the Paris Agreement,  and President Trump’s controversial withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.


For hourly updates on the latest news about environmental and energy laws, regulations, and legislation, be sure to follow our Environmental Regulation & Energy Law Twitter feed and sign up for complimentary e-news bulletins.

Environmental and energy laws intersect routinely with businesses, in many different niches and industries. From companies developing solar energy systems to a small business selling all-natural, organic foods, these industries collide with legislation and court precedents, and companies must be aware of the regulations impacting their businesses. Visitors to the National Law Review will come across industry news, agency news, and local legislation as well as litigation as it relates to the areas of energy and environmental law.

EPA and other Governmental Environmental Agencies and Legislation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the Clean Air and Water Acts, Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment, and Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), are agencies that the National Law Review covers.  Additionally, the implications of the Endangered Species Act and implications of the changes to this long-standing legislation are analyzed by the legal experts at the National Law Review.

Alternative Energy Production

Additionally, biobased energy production and alternative energy production, including regulations, tax credits, and upcoming legislation are also extensively covered by the National Law Review.  Industry developments, legal developments in the energy sector, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and renewable energy reform and legislation, are among the topics visitors can read about online. Developments in coal, geothermal, solar, wind, hydroelectric, and natural gas both in the US and internationally are also updated on the website.

Environmental Litigation in Federal and State Courts

Many environmental issues and regulations find their way to the courtroom, as different agencies and environmental groups fight for their various interests.  Litigation covering the Clean Water Act and how it is enforced, as well as litigation on CERCLA and Superfund site clean-up costs and environmental litigation brought by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Climate Change and the Environment

Climate change has been a major factor in environmental legal issues, as the impacts of climate change are felt and there is increasing public pressure for companies and governments to pay attention to its devastating effects. The National Law Review provides coverage of corporate responses to climate changecreative litigation for the benefit of children, and the responses to climate change and coverage of world agreements, like the Paris Agreement,  and President Trump’s controversial withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.


For hourly updates on the latest news about environmental and energy laws, regulations, and legislation, be sure to follow our Environmental Regulation & Energy Law Twitter feed and sign up for complimentary e-news bulletins.

Recent Energy, EPA, Climate & Environmental Law News

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Sep 23
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Sep 23
The Biden Boomerang Effect Reaches Clean Water Act Section 401 Beveridge & Diamond PC
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Fourth Circuit Weighs In On Rules For Clean Water Act’s One-Year Deadline for State Water Quality Certifications for Federal Discharge Permits Beveridge & Diamond PC
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Sep 23
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Sep 23
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Key Considerations for Environmental Transactions: Seeing the Forest and Not Just the Trees Beveridge & Diamond PC
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ECHA Begins Public Consultation on Six Proposals to Identify New SVHCs Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
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Sep 23
Global Regulatory Update for September 2023 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
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Sep 23
Pennsylvania DEP Publishes Final Interim Environmental Justice Policy K&L Gates
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The Role of Tax Incentives in Driving Carbon Capture and Environmental Compliance [Podcast] Bracewell LLP
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EPA Announces Its Final National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Congress to Increase Funds for Artificial Intelligence Capabilities in Fiscal Year 2024 K&L Gates
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Sep 23
U.S. Lawmakers Urge DOJ to Investigate Oil and Gas Companies Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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Sep 23
Earthjustice Files Lawsuit Seeking a Binding Timeline for EPA to Comply with TSCA Risk Evaluation Deadlines Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
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Europe: Commission Launches SFDR Consultations K&L Gates
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Sep 23
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Sep 23
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Sep 23
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Sep 23
ESG Policy Update–Australia September 19, 2023 K&L Gates
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Sep 23
Investor Groups Raise Concerns Over European Sustainability Reporting Standards Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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Sep 23
California Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Greater Climate Accountability Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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Sep 23
A new battle is brewing in the war over the reach of the Federal Clean Water Act, this one over EPA's new Section 401 Water Quality Certification rule Mintz
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Sep 23
Ecology to Consider Expanding Carbon Offsets Available Under Washington State’s “Cap-and-Invest” Program Beveridge & Diamond PC