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President Trump’s AI Action Plan and White House Control of Renewables — AI: The Washington Report

As the Trump administration rolls out its AI Action Plan, which we will separately cover in depth in the next few days, with goals to keep government oversight to a minimum and prioritize innovation, the initial EOs have made...more

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Bill C-5: Canada’s Approach to Accelerating Major Projects

On June 6, 2025 the federal government tabled Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, carrying out Prime Minister Carney’s election commitment to provide “one-window” regulatory decisions through a newly established Federal...more

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P2N0 - Edition 33 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 33 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short...more

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Central Arkansas Energy and Environment Innovation Plan: Metroplan Announces Board Approval/Soliciting Public Comments

Metroplan announces on June 27th that its Board of Directors had approved an Energy and Environment Innovation Comprehensive Action Plan (“Plan”). Metroplan states that the plan will be released for public comment starting...more

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The Climate Report | Second Quarter 2025

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Trump Paves Way for Coal Renaissance and Targets State Climate Change Efforts - In early April, President Trump issued several presidential actions to revive the coal industry, including rolling back environmental...more

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Evolving NEPA Regulations May Facilitate Energy Projects

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The National Environmental Protection Act ("NEPA") requires that federal agencies assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making final decisions, including decisions on issuing federal permits,...more

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P2N0 - Edition 32 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 32 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short...more

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Carbon Quarterly – Volume 11

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Carbon Quarterly is a newsletter covering developments in carbon policy, law, and innovation. No matter your views on climate change policy, there is no avoiding an increasing focus on carbon regulation, resiliency planning,...more

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P2N0 - Edition 30 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 30 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to reach net-zero emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short form,...more

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Recent Federal Developments for Advanced Nuclear Technologies

The new administration has repeatedly expressed its staunch support for nuclear energy. President Trump’s first-day executive order “Unleashing American Energy” specifically encouraged the development of nuclear energy...more

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Earth Day 2025—Our Power, Our Planet

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We look forward to Earth Day 2025 today, the Corporate Environmental Lawyer is once again kicking off its weekly series of blogs which focus on this year’s Earth Day theme — “Our Power, Our Planet”. This year marks the 55th...more

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P2N0 - Edition 29 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 29 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to reach net-zero emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short form,...more

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P2N0 - Edition 28 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 28 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to reach net-zero emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short form,...more

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Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act: U.S. House of Representatives Legislation Introduced...

United States Congressman Max Miller (Ohio) and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (North Carolina) have introduced legislation titled: Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies (IMPACT) Act....more

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P2N0 - Edition 26 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 26 of P2N0 covering the drive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short form, focusing on policy settings and...more

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Japan's Bold Green Leap

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Japan is targeting a 73% emissions cut by 2040, with renewables at 50% of its energy mix despite calls for even more ambition. One way Japan is accelerating this renewable energy transition is by investing $1.5 billion into...more

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P2N0 - Edition 25 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 24 of P2N0 covering the drive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero (NZE). Wishing you a belated Happy and Prosperous Year of the Snake. P2N0 identifies significant news items globally,...more

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Oil & Gas in 2025: Energy Transition Opportunities

As we enter 2025 with a new president in the White House and Republicans in control of both the House and the Senate, we can look forward to a significant shift in the landscape for oil & gas transactions. The second Trump...more

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Captage et stockage géologique du dioxyde de carbone direct de l’air : publication de l’avant-projet de protocole fédéral de...

En janvier 2025, Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (« ECCC ») a publié l’avant-projet de protocole fédéral de crédits compensatoires (le « Protocole ») en lien avec le captage et le stockage géologique du dioxyde...more

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P2N0 - Edition 24 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 24 of P2N0 covering the drive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero (NZE). Wishing you a belated Happy and Prosperous Year of the Snake. P2N0 identifies significant news items globally,...more

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Transco’s REAE Project: FERC Reinstates Certificate, Ensuring Continued Operation

On January 24, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued an order on remand (the Order) reinstating a certificate of public convenience and necessity for Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line...more

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Energy and the Environment: Fossil Fuel Extraction Is Encouraged, Clean Energy and Protections Are Under Review

A number of the new administration’s executive actions are intended to implement a significant shift in energy and environmental policy, including the following, all issued on January 20, 2025. “Unleashing American Energy”...more

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Massachusetts Enacts New Climate Law to Promote Clean Energy

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Following climate laws passed in 2021 and 2022, Massachusetts has again enacted a new piece of climate-focused legislation. On November 21, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed into law “An Act Promoting a Clean Energy Grid,...more

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95th Arkansas General Assembly: House Bill Introduced Placing Certain Restrictions on Wind Power Devices

House Bill 1198 has been introduced which would impose a height restriction on certain wind power devices. The Bill was introduced by Representative Jeremiah Moore of Clarendon and Senator Jonathan Dismang of Little Rock....more

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Renewable Energy Certificates: Commodity Trading Instrument to Boost Indonesia's Renewable Energy Growth

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The Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (Badan Pengawas Perdagangan Berjangka Komoditi – "Bappebti") has established a framework for the physical market trading of Renewable Energy Certificates ("RECs") through the...more

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