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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.

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Recent Energy, EPA, Climate & Environmental Law News

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Apr
13
2017
2017 State of Global Air Report: Air Pollution in India Covington & Burling LLP
May
14
2014
Conflict Minerals in Medical Devices: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Reporting Update Covington & Burling LLP
May
26
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament -May 26, 2017: ENVI, Plenary and Committees, Social Affairs and Budgets Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
5
2014
The Disintegration of Iraq Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
11
2014
Regulated Utilities Push into Residential Solar Market Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
4
2015
Changes to Biofuels Provisions in House-Passed NDAA FY 15 Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
18
2015
Risk and Reward in the UK Continental Shelf: Key Developments in Q1 2015 Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
3
2015
September 2015: Digital Single Market Policy, Energy and Climate Change, Internal Market, Financial Services - EU Policy Update Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
26
2018
European Commission Launches New Antitrust Investigation into LNG Destination Clauses Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
11
2018
Governor Jerry Brown signs SB 100 and Executive Order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
26
2016
Auto Industry Releases Cybersecurity Best Practices Covington & Burling LLP
May
7
2014
Wildlife Conservation Efforts Spark Public-Private Partnerships in Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
6
2014
Putin’s Pivot to Asia Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
31
2014
Developments In EU and U.S. Sanctions: Russian Financial, Energy, and Defense sectors Targeted with Coordinated New Sanctions Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
17
2014
Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance - Steady Economic Growth Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
9
2014
Russian Response To Sanctions? Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
15
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – September 15, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
6
2014
Debate in the European Parliament on the European Commission’s Conflict Minerals Proposal Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
8
2015
California Finalizes New Fracking Regulations Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
2
2015
Connected Cars and Other Web-Connected Devices Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
5
2015
EU Court of Justice Clarifies that the Exploratory Drilling of Petroleum and Natural Gas May Be Subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
12
2015
A Spotlight on Solar Power in Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
29
2015
FERC Staff to Measure Grid Investment Effectiveness Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
9
2018
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – February 9, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
1
2015
Africa’s Long Road to Paris re: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
22
2015
Climate Negotiation Scorecard: How Did Africa Fare at COP 21? Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
17
2016
Intra-African Travel is About to Become Easier, Safer and More Open Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
7
2018
DOE Fast Tracks Small Scale LNG Exports and Provides Assurance on Export Orders Covington & Burling LLP
 

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