December 2019
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New York Bans PFAS Chemicals in Firefighting Foam as Industry Fights for Exemptions
On December 23, 2019, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo gave conditional approval to a state ban on firefighting foams containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (known as “PFAS”). PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their ongoing persistence in the environment, are a family of man-made chemicals commonly found in a variety of… Continue reading
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International Shipping Industry Plots New Course to Battle Climate Change
In recent years, the global maritime shipping industry has faced pressure to reduce the large quantity of greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions associated with international shipping. About 90 percent of the world’s trade goods are transported by ship. Continue reading
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NY AG Strikes Out in Climate Fraud Suit Against Exxon
Leah M. Song, Corporate Environmental Lawyer, Critical Environmental, Health & Safety Developments, Air, Water, CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, OSHA, Climate Change, GHG, Hazmat, Sustainability, Martin Act, Exxon Mobil Continue reading
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Dan Brouillette, Acting Secretary of Energy, Confirmed by Senate for Top DOE Spot
The Senate in a 70-15 vote confirmed Dan Brouillette this week as the new Secretary of Energy to succeed Secretary Rick Perry. All 47 Republicans who were present for the vote backed confirmation, as did 22 Democrats, including Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, Tom Udall of New Mexico, and Richard J. Durbin of Illinois,… Continue reading
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PFAS Regulations Projected to Impose Billions of Dollars of Compliance Costs on Drinking Water Systems
A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that the costs to comply with anticipated drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are likely to exceed “several billion dollars.” Continue reading