The lawsuit against California's CO2 vehicle standards could reshape national vehicle regulations and state climate policies, challenging the balance of federal and state authority.
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Tokenization revolutionizes real estate investment by converting ownership into digital tokens, exemplified by the Trump International Hotel & Resort Maldives project, which emphasizes sustainability and broader investor access.
Peru's Ordinance N° 33 grants legal rights to stingless bees, marking a significant advancement in environmental law and biodiversity protection.
Land subsidence is a critical factor in relative sea level rise, often overshadowing the impact of melting polar ice, especially in the Chesapeake Bay area.
The DOJ's lawsuit against Morgan Hill and Petaluma challenges local bans on natural gas, asserting they violate federal law and disrupt national energy policy.
Texas Senate Bill 25 mandates warning labels on certain food products, raising constitutional concerns and challenging federal food labeling standards, with broader implications for national regulations.
The Third Circuit's ruling in In re Congoleum Corp. underscores the binding authority of bankruptcy courts over environmental claims, providing certainty in liability allocation under CERCLA.
Battery storage has emerged as a critical amenity in commercial real estate leasing, particularly in Class A buildings, due to increasing concerns over energy reliability and sustainability. As electricity supply risks grow, tenan...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against three major plastic bag manufacturers for falsely labeling their bags as 'recyclable.' The suit alleges that these companies misled consumers about the recyclabilit...
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Apple's 'carbon neutral' claims for the Apple Watch, emphasizing the need for credible evidence in greenwashing cases.
EPR laws in Maryland shift waste management responsibilities to producers, creating compliance challenges and opportunities for businesses to engage in sustainable practices.
In 2025, businesses face an increasing risk of greenwashing lawsuits across various industries, including food production and fashion. High-profile settlements involving Tyson Foods and JBS USA highlight the legal challenges compa...
The article discusses the urgent need for property owners and tenants to revisit existing leases in light of new greenhouse gas (GHG) disclosure and reduction laws. It outlines the implications of these laws on lease agreements, e...
The Federal Judicial Center's removal of a climate change chapter from its reference manual underscores concerns about judicial impartiality and the influence of political agendas on scientific evidence.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have withdrawn their interagency Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial ...
The article discusses Maryland's growing electricity shortfall and the urgent need for the state to produce more electricity. It highlights New Hampshire's recent legislation that allows off-grid electricity providers to operate w...
A recent UCLA study reveals that inhalers for asthma and COPD produce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 530,000 cars annually, generating 24.9 million metric tons of CO₂e from 2014 to 2024. While these emissions are significa...
Carbon Measures advocates for a new product-level carbon accounting system to improve greenhouse gas emissions tracking and incentivize businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.
Microplastics represent a pervasive environmental threat that is increasingly found in our bodies, necessitating urgent policy changes to address their health implications.
Exposomics reveals the crucial impact of environmental exposures on health, urging businesses to prioritize environmental health for better productivity and reduced liability risks.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service are proposing significant regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) aimed at restoring clarity and predictability for businesses involved in...
The article discusses the urgent environmental crisis of 'water bankruptcy' exemplified by Tehran's severe water shortages due to mismanagement and climate change. It highlights the dire situation in Iran, where reservoirs are nea...
Electricity is poised to be the central environmental issue of 2026, necessitating urgent reforms and a diversified energy strategy to meet rising demand and ensure reliability.
The blog post reviews the top environmental law blog posts of 2025, showcasing a shift towards innovation and market-based solutions in response to regulatory changes.