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 agreement promises to unlock market and investment opportunities and facilitate greater UK-EU collaboration.
By Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking, Paul A. Davies, JP Sweny, Evelyne Girio, James Bee, and Isobel Moffatt
The UK and EU reached a landmark agreement at the UK-EU Summit to reintegrate their emissions trading systems (ETS) and explore
A preliminary injunction motion is set for May, the judge issued a scheduling order, and CARB announced a public workshop to kick off a rulemaking to implement the laws.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, Betty M. Huber, and Matthew Green
The litigation over California’s climate disclosure laws has been ongoing since
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 orders span various sectors and aim to introduce sunset provisions into regulations and eliminate regulations deemed unlawful or anti-competitive.
By Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, John Detrich, and Kayla Seltzer
On April 9, 2025, the Trump administration issued three new orders to reevaluate and roll back regulations across various sectors. These
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
The Coalition focuses on reducing regulatory burden in supply chain requirements, achieving net zero by 2045, and voluntary measures in environmental and resource management.
By Axel Schiemann, Stefan Bartz, Joachim Grittmann, and Falko Schmidt
Following the German federal election in February 2025, the new coalition consisting of CDU/CSU and SPD (the Coalition)
The scheme’s expansion to include the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries increases the program’s coverage to 60% of China’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
By Paul A. Davies, JP Brisson, Michael Green, and Qingyi Pan
On March 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the MEE) published the “Work Plan for