United States Supreme Court To Hear Global Warming Case
On December 6, 2010, the United States Supreme Court announced that it will grant certiorari in American Electric Power v. Connecticut, a case involving allegations... Read more.
UN Launches Climate Change Funding Website
The UN announced yesterday the launch of a website to help developing countries make sense of the multiple funds available to finance climate change-related needs.... Read more.
UN Climate Change Leaders Seek Cooperation, Creativity And Compromise
Executive Director of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Christiana Figueres, opened the conference saying "You are gathered in Cancun to weave... Read more.
UN Climate Change Conference Opens Today in Cancun
An estimated 15,000 people, including officials and environmental leaders from 194 countries, will attend the UN's climate change meeting starting today in Cancun,... Read more.
TSCA Reform: The Push For More Disclosure
On November 15, 2010, Jenner & Block Partner Steven M. Siros and Associates Katherine M. Rahill and Genevieve J. Essig published a guest column in Law360 discussing... Read more.
More Green, Sustainable Cleanups Anticipated
Green and sustainable remediation is a rapidly growing field of interest to all stakeholder groups including governmental agencies, corporations, environmental consultants... Read more.
National Wildlife Federation Encourages Climate Ready Practices For Great Lakes
A new report developed by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) recommends government action in response to climate change impacts on the Great Lakes including... Read more.
New Ceres Report Highlights Water Scarcity As Financial Risk
A new report by Ceres finds that water scarcity may present a hidden financial risk for investors who buy water and electric utility bonds. The report titled The... Read more.
November 10th Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Program
On November 10, 2010, Jenner & Block, in cooperation with the Alliance for the Great Lakes, will host a special program featuring guest speaker, Cameron Davis,... Read more.
U.S. and “Old GM” Reach Agreement to Resolve Environmental Liabilities
On October 20, 2010, the United States Department of Justice and Motors Liquidation Company, the "Old GM," submitted to the bankruptcy court a settlement agreement... Read more.