The guidance offers clarification on key aspects of the TCFD’s recommendations on climate reporting.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 14 October 2021, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) released a new guidance document on climate-related metrics, targets, and transition plans (the Guidance). The Guidance seeks
CEQ report calls for widespread CCUS deployment to achieve climate goals.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, and Nolan Fargo
On June 30, 2021, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a report to Congress that outlines a framework for how the US can accelerate carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS)
With increasing pressure to fight climate change, scientists, and leaders agree that carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS) is a cost-effective solution to meet emissions goals made under the Paris Agreement.
In his interview with Hart Energy, Latham partner JP Brisson discusses how aggressive efforts are needed to meet the net-zero goal, but oil and
A local air district approved a rule requiring warehouses to adopt clean technologies or pay a mitigation fee.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe and Jennifer Garlock
At a contentious board hearing on May 7, 2021, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) approved a first-in-the-nation rule to regulate trucking emissions from warehouses by a 9-4
Project applicants and agencies alike should think carefully about developing robust analyses that demonstrate the adequacy of water supply.
By Marc T. Campopiano, Diego Enrique Flores, and Lucas I. Quass
Mark Twain is often credited with saying, “Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” This remains true in California, where drought
The program will include a multi-jurisdictional cap-and-invest program and aims to address environmental justice and equity concerns.
By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Joshua T. Bledsoe, Benjamin Einhouse, and Brian McCall
On December 21, 2020, the Governors of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, as well as the Mayor of the District of Columbia, announced that
Public agencies prevailed in 68% of CEQA cases analyzed.
By James L. Arnone, Daniel P. Brunton, Nikki Buffa, Marc T. Campopiano, and Winston P. Stromberg
Latham & Watkins is pleased to present its fourth annual CEQA Case Report. Throughout 2020 Latham lawyers reviewed each of the 34 California Environmental Quality
The novel regulation aims to reduce GHG emissions from ride-sharing vehicles in California.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe and Jen Garlock
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing the Clean Miles Standard, a regulation to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ride-sharing vehicles and encourage broader adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), pursuant to Senate Bill
Making Europe greener, fairer, and more sustainable is at the heart of the European Commission’s new work programme.
By Paul Davies, David Little, Michael D. Green, and Pierre Bichet
On 19 October 2020, the European Commission (Commission) published its Work Programme (Programme) for 2021. The Programme — “A Union of vitality in
The Governor has issued an Executive Order with sweeping implications for the oil and gas industry and others.
By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, and Brian F. McCall
On September 23, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-79-20, which will have sweeping implications for the oil and