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Coast To Coast: How New York's New GHG Reporting Rules Compare To California's SB 253

On December 1, 2025, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) finalized regulations for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting program under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

United States Environment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Carbon Quarterly–Volume 13

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, and energy efficiency at nearly every level of government and business

United States Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

NMED Posts Revised Proposed PFAS Reporting, Labeling, And Prohibition Rule

On January 16, 2026, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) posted docket materials related to the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board's (NMEIB) February 23, 2026, rulemaking hearing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products.

United States Environment

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Bergeson & Campbell

The Latest Pandora's Box: What You Need To Know Now About State EPR Laws

Since Holland & Knight's previous alert about state extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, there have been significant developments in the implementation of these programs.

United States Environment

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Holland & Knight

RMP Rulemaking Redux - Update

United States Environment

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Beveridge & Diamond

D.C. Circuit Rejects EPA's Bid To Partially Vacate PFAS Drinking Water Rule

United States Environment

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Liskow & Lewis

SB 54, Take Two (Again): California Pulls Packaging EPR Regulations Back For Revision

United States Environment

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Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger

California AG Tells Plastic Bag Manufacturers To Throw Out False Recyclability Claims

United States Environment

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Cozen O'Connor

What's Next For SB 253 And SB 261? Ninth Circuit Oral Argument Recap

United States Environment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Pennsylvania Withdraws From RGGI, But A State-Specific Cap-and-Trade Program May Be In The Commonwealth's Future

United States Environment

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Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox

EPA FY 2026 Outlook: Staffing, Policy, And Shutdown Effects

United States Environment

MG

Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox

Resilient Environments And Landscapes Rule Updates

United States Environment

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Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox

EPA Issues Internal Memorandum Rescinding Biden-era Guidance And Establishing New "Compliance First" Orientation In Environmental Enforcement

United States Environment

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Butler Snow LLP

Proposed SEQRA Updates Aim To Accelerate Housing While Maintaining Environmental Standards

United States Environment

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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 264

United States Commercial

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Davis Wright Tremaine

The X Factor In Mediation Success: Why A Consistent Client Experience (CX) Fosters Trust

United States Litigation

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JAMS

401(k) And IRA Contribution Limits For 2026: Retirement Savings, Adjustments For Inflation, And SECURE 2.0 Changes American Taxpayers Must Know About

United States Tax

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

How The GENIUS Act Is Reshaping Stablecoin Regulation And Emerging Financial Disputes

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Supreme Court Weighs Extent Of President's Authority To Impose Tariffs During Proclaimed National Emergencies

United States Litigation

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Dykema

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Environmental Law

Coast To Coast: How New York's New GHG Reporting Rules Compare To California's SB 253

On December 1, 2025, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) finalized regulations for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting program under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

United States Environment

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Carbon Quarterly–Volume 13

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, and energy efficiency at nearly every level of government and business

United States Environment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

NMED Posts Revised Proposed PFAS Reporting, Labeling, And Prohibition Rule

On January 16, 2026, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) posted docket materials related to the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board's (NMEIB) February 23, 2026, rulemaking hearing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products.

United States Environment

BC

Bergeson & Campbell

The Latest Pandora's Box: What You Need To Know Now About State EPR Laws

United States Environment

HK

Holland & Knight

RMP Rulemaking Redux - Update

United States Environment

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Beveridge & Diamond

The Intersection Of SEQRA Reform And New York's Updated Building And Energy Codes: Impacts On Project Planning

United States Energy

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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC

D.C. Circuit Rejects EPA's Bid To Partially Vacate PFAS Drinking Water Rule

United States Environment

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Liskow & Lewis

SB 54, Take Two (Again): California Pulls Packaging EPR Regulations Back For Revision

United States Environment

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Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger

California AG Tells Plastic Bag Manufacturers To Throw Out False Recyclability Claims

United States Environment

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Cozen O'Connor

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Climate Change

Carbon Quarterly–Volume 13

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, and energy efficiency at nearly every level of government and business

United States Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

California AG Tells Plastic Bag Manufacturers To Throw Out False Recyclability Claims

California AG Rob Bonta settled for a total of over $3.35 million with three plastic bag producers to resolve allegations that their bags failed to meet...

United States Environment

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Cozen O'Connor

What's Next For SB 253 And SB 261? Ninth Circuit Oral Argument Recap

On January 9, 2026, the Ninth Circuit heard oral argument in an appeal challenging California's climate reporting laws: SB 253 (emissions disclosure) and SB 261...

United States Environment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Report On New York's Climate Superfund Law

United States Environment

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Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox

ECB Climate-Related Enforcement: Legal And Supervisory Implications For The 2026 SREP Cycle

United States Environment

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Jones Day

Speaking Sustainability - Legal & Regulatory Updates - December 2025

United States Environment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

EPA's Proposed Rescission Of Its 2009 Endangerment Finding

United States Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Climate Law Matters Energy Newsletter January 2026

United States Environment

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Foley Hoag LLP

GOP AGs Support Letting States Chart The Course On Waterways

United States Environment

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Cozen O'Connor

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Clean Air / Pollution

SB 54, Take Two (Again): California Pulls Packaging EPR Regulations Back For Revision

If California's SB 54 rulemaking process feels familiar, that's because it is. CalRecycle has withdrawn proposed implementing regulations—signaling continued...

United States Environment

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Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger

2026 Forecast: Capitol Hill Issues — A Conversation With James v. Aidala (Podcast)

This week, I was pleased to welcome back to the studio Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant at B&C and its consulting affiliate...

United States Energy

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Bergeson & Campbell

CA Cracks Down On Landfill Methane With 2027 Compliance Rules

The California Air Resources Board adopted amendments to its regulation on methane emissions from municipal solid waste landfills.

United States Environment

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FBT Gibbons

Recent Federal Developments For January 2026

United States Energy

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Bergeson & Campbell

What To Expect Under TSCA In 2026

United States Environment

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Beveridge & Diamond

Colorado Adopts New State Regulations For Methane Emissions From Landfills

United States Environment

BD

Beveridge & Diamond

EPA Publishes Final Risk Evaluation For 1,3-Butadiene, Intends To Regulate 11 COUs To Protect Workers

United States Environment

BC

Bergeson & Campbell

Michigan To Enforce Stricter CAFO Permit Standards After Extended Legal Battle

United States Environment

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Governors Petition EPA To Monitor Microplastics In Drinking Water

United States Environment

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon

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Waste Management

Coast To Coast: How New York's New GHG Reporting Rules Compare To California's SB 253

On December 1, 2025, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) finalized regulations for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting program under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

United States Environment

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Latest Pandora's Box: What You Need To Know Now About State EPR Laws

Since Holland & Knight's previous alert about state extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, there have been significant developments in the implementation of these programs.

United States Environment

HK

Holland & Knight

State AG News: Environmental Regulation, Consumer Protection, Patient Safety (January 8-14, 2026)

Each week, Crowell & Moring's State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights.

United States Environment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Federal PFAS Regulation And Litigation: Developments, Implementation, And What To Expect In The Second Year Of The Trump Administration

United States Environment

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Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox

New York Implements Greenhouse Gas Reporting For 2026

United States Environment

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Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox

Simplificación, Modificación Y Expedición De Trámites Y Formatos Que Se Presentan Ante La Secretaría De Medio Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales

United States Environment

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

PFAS News For The New Year

United States Environment

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Winston & Strawn LLP

Packaging EPR Updates: California Withdraws SB 54 Draft Regulations And Oregon Enforcement And Rulemaking Updates

United States Environment

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Beveridge & Diamond

2026 Regulatory Outlook: Advanced Recycling

United States Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

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Latest Videos

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The Latest On California's Climate Disclosure Laws (SB 253 & SB 261) (Video)

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

In That Case: Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado (Video)

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WilmerHale

Hon. Andrew Wheeler | Former EPA Administrator and Current Partner and Head of Federal Affairs at Holland & Hart (Podcast)

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Holland & Hart

Navigating Sites With PFAS Through The Superfund Process Is Going To Be A Bumpy Ride (Video)

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Foley Hoag LLP

Environmental Essentials Webinar Series – Ready, Set, Go: A Review Of Early Trump Administration Actions On Energy And The Environment (Video)

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Bracewell

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