Worldwide: Environment

Monthly newsletter Material Concerns: Legal Updates on Substances of Emerging Concern keeps clients informed on the latest legal, regulatory and scientific developments related to substances of emerging concern.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s rescission of the 2009 greenhouse gas (GHG) "endangerment finding" has thrown significant uncertainty into future regulation of GHG emissions in the United States.

On February 23, 2026, the US Supreme Court granted certiorari in Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County v. Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc., No. 25-170, agreeing to hear a case that has drawn the attention of the energy industry, environmental advocates, and the federal government alike.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s rescission of the 2009 greenhouse gas (GHG) "endangerment finding" has thrown significant uncertainty into future regulation of GHG emissions in the United States.

On February 23, 2026, the US Supreme Court granted certiorari in Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County v. Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc., No. 25-170, agreeing to hear a case that has drawn the attention of the energy industry, environmental advocates, and the federal government alike.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has eliminated the legal foundation supporting sixteen years of federal climate regulation. On February 18, 2026, the Agency finalized the rescission of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas...

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) released on February 25, 2026, a draft Product-Chemical Profile for Floor Maintenance Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl...

Monthly newsletter Material Concerns: Legal Updates on Substances of Emerging Concern keeps clients informed on the latest legal, regulatory and scientific developments related to substances of emerging concern.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s rescission of the 2009 greenhouse gas (GHG) "endangerment finding" has thrown significant uncertainty into future regulation of GHG emissions in the United States.

Major plastics manufacturers (Dow Chemical, Imperial Oil, Nova Chemicals) and the governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are considering appealing to the Supreme Court of Canada to challenge the decision.

On Feb. 12, 2026, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) initiated a new proceeding (Case 26-E-0045) to reform how large electricity users connect to the grid. Case 26-E-0045...

On February 18, 2026, CalRecycle published several components of the SB 54 statewide needs assessment, including five technical reports and a Synthesis Report summarizing the overall findings.