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07-22-2008
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Analysis on Global Developments and Legislation Relating to Climate Change Issues
The latest issue of Sonnenschein's Climate Change Practice Update discusses California's movement towards implementing controls for greenhouse gas emissions and commentary on the cap-and-trade and futures markets.
Click here to read our July 2008 Climate Change Practice Update.
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03-28-2008
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Kevin Haroff Featured in Insurance Industry Article About Climate Change
Sonnenschein attorney Kevin Haroff was recently interviewed by Best's Review, a leading insurance magazine, where he discussed Climate Change and its implications for the insurance industry.
Click here to listen to the full interview for the article. (15MB mp3)
Click here to read the article, titled "Unnatural Disaster".
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12-20-2007
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Analysis on Global Developments and Legislation Relating to Climate Change Issues
The latest issue of Sonnenschein's Climate Change Practice Update discusses the Federal Trade Commission's upcoming review of its "Green Guides" and developments in trading in carbon offset credits.
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06-16-2008
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Jeff Fort Speaks at Carbon Trading Conference
Sonnenschein partner Jeff Fort will speak at the 2nd annual IQPC Carbon Trading Conference on June 25 in New York. He will participate in a panel on the evaluation of carbon offset credits in the transition from voluntary to mandatory markets. This panel will review and discuss the status of carbon offset credits, allowances and other emission rights, discuss offset credits and allowances under California Climate Action Registry, RGGI, and CDM, and examine the value of credits under a mandatory federal program.
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11-20-2007
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Analysis on Global Developments and Legislation Relating to Climate Change Issues
The latest issue of Sonnenschein's Climate Change Practice Update discusses the Interior Department's delay in offshore renewable energy rules, how a denied permit in Kansas might be the next step in emerging policy to address existing and future carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S., and more.
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10-24-2007
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Analysis on Global Developments and Legislation Relating to Climate Change Issues
The latest issue of Sonnenschein's Climate Change Practice Update examines the action taken by California's Attorney General on climate change issues and an overview of the emerging state standards for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
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10-17-2007
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Analysis on Global Developments and Legislation Relating to Climate Change Issues
The latest issue of Sonnenschein's Climate Change Practice Update details a petition to the SEC to require disclosures relating to climate change and an overview of strategies for "winners and survivors" of the climate change debate.
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09-07-2007
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Analysis on Global Developments and Legislation Relating to Climate Change Issues
Sonnenschein's Climate Change group publishes an industry update, which provides an analysis of the federal reaction to global warming and a recap of an economic development conference for New Mexico tribal leaders.
Click here to read the Climate Change Practice Update.
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06-19-2007
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From Washington: Wayne Rogers Testifies at Hearing
Sonnenschein attorney Wayne Rogers testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on June 15th. This hearing examined the trends and impact of China's energy consumption, the strategic and environmental effects of that consumption, and current and possible future U.S.-China cooperative programs on energy and the environment. Mr. Rogers, who discussed private sector strategies for addressing the effects of China's energy consumption, was the only law firm partner testifying at the hearing.
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06-19-2007
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Technology Developments
As "Blue Energy" technology (which utilizes offshore waves, tides, and currents to power turbines) moves closer to becoming a reality, Congress is considering how to properly manage this rapidly growing field of development. Recently Jason Blak, CEO of Finavera Resources (a company that is pursuing development of one of the first blue energy projects in the U.S.) testified before Congress about the need for investment tax credits similar to other renewable energy products and to create clear and consistent licensing and permitting procedures.
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04-20-2007
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Analysis on Global Developments and Legislation Relating to Climate Change Issues
Sonnenschein's Climate Change group publishes an industry update, which provides in-depth analysis of a recent ruling by the Supreme Court relating to greenhouse gas emissions, a summary of initiatives in the European Union and a comparison of some pending climate change bills in Congress.
Click here to read the Climate Change Practice Update.
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03-15-2007
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From Washington: Automakers Commit to Economywide Greenhouse Emissions Cap
Just days after Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that there would not be a "cap and trade" component in the first set of climate change legislation presented to the House on March 14, leaders of the four largest automakers stated they would support such a cap. Legislation is now expected from the House Commerce Committee by late this year to apply an economywide cap on greenhouse gas emissions blamed for global warming.
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03-15-2007
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In California
The Attorney General of California has filed a lawsuit against San Bernardino County alleging that the County failed to adequately consider potential climate change associated with its recently-adopted General Plan. The outcome of the suit—the first of its kind by the Attorney General—will determine the extent to which the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires public agencies to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential climate change impacts associated with development projects.
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03-15-2007
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Technology Developments
Greenwire reported on March 14 that one of the nation's largest power producers announced plans today to install carbon-capture technologies on coal-fired power plants in West Virginia and Oklahoma. American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio, said it would add post-combustion carbon dioxide scrubbers that use chilled ammonia to remove CO2 from flue gases. Tests of the technology will begin this summer at a small power plant in Wisconsin.
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