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On June 4, 2025, Latham & Watkins and Integral Consulting discussed regulatory, insurance, and litigation developments for wildfires in 2025.

By Marc T. Campopiano, Robin M. Hulshizer, and Steven B. Lesan

In light of the recent California wildfires, companies in the state and across the nation must navigate more complex regulatory regimes when

The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for projects in the state, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, and Samantha Yeager

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a significant regulatory change that could expedite permitting for Underground Injection Control (UIC)

The proposals are part of the broader “omnibus” initiative and would postpone due diligence obligations and introduce a “small mid-cap” category for in-scope companies.

By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus

On 21 May 2025, the European Commission (Commission) published two proposals affecting the timeline and scope

The Trump administration changes course on regulatory interpretations relating to the scope of protections for endangered and threatened species and migratory birds.

By Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, Lucas I. Quass, and Samantha K. Seikkula

Federal agencies took steps in April 2025 to narrow (i) habitat protections for federally listed endangered or

The proposal targets large emissions sources and specific industries, focusing on data collection only.

By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Jean-Philippe Brisson, Betty M. Huber, Shawna Strecker, and Catherine G. Willis

On March 26, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced proposed regulations that would establish a mandatory greenhouse

The order instructs the Attorney General to curb state and local climate initiatives and prepare a report within 60 days detailing those efforts.

By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Michael G. Romey, and Matthew Green

On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Protecting American Energy From State Overreach” (the Order). The Order