May 2016
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Climate Change Allegations Against Big Oil Continue
Actions launched by extreme anti-oil and gas activists claiming Exxon Mobil engaged in an alleged cover-up of climate change risks have taken another interesting turn. This week House Republicans initiated a probe into New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s investigative efforts as well as those of his colleagues. Continue reading
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Great Lakes Water Diversion Moves Forward
Last week the regional body for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact agreed that the City of Waukesha, WI met the compact exception criteria—moving one step closer to approval for a diversion of Great Lakes water outside of the boundaries of the river basin. Continue reading
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Is A TSCA Reform Bill Finally Going To Happen?
Attempts to reform the outdated Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) have been working their way through Congress for years with no success. But as of this week, legislators in Washington have announced that they are closer than ever before to finalizing and approving a TSCA reform bill. Continue reading
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Challenges When Dealing with Unregulated/Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water Systems
One of the more challenging issues for companies dealing with contaminated groundwater sites near public drinking water supplies is how to handle contaminants for which there are uncertain regulatory action levels. Continue reading
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Jenner & Block CLE Webinar: “Climate Change Law at the Close of the Obama Administration: Understanding the Past and Implications for the Future”
Jenner & Block Partner Gabrielle Sigel will discuss the development of climate change law under the Obama Administration and how that law may affect future efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
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Climate Action Summit Brings Together Climate Leaders in Wake of Paris Agreement Signing
Approximately 700 participants, including leaders from government, business, finance, academia, philanthropy and civil society, will meet in Washington, DC on May 5-6, to attend the Climate Action 2016 Summit. Continue reading