United States: Climate Change

In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope is joined by Shailesh Sahay and Stephen Wald to discuss how ESG compliance is evolving as California and international regulators...

Ultra-processed foods face mounting scrutiny not only for health concerns but now for their environmental impact, with critics alleging major food manufacturers contribute significantly to climate change through their global supply chains. As companies make sustainability commitments, questions arise about whether these efforts constitute genuine environmental progress or merely "greenwashing" - potentially exposing the industry to new forms of litigation similar to recent climate change and PFAS cases.

Widespread deforestation poses a significant threat to the integrity of ecosystems around the world.

Federal courts have issued a series of rulings in recent weeks affirming that executive agencies must comply with procedural requirements...

Massachusetts has significantly increased solid waste disposal since 2018, particularly in construction and demolition waste, falling short of its 2030 reduction goals.

On December 22, 2025 the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management ("BOEM") issued an order suspending all ongoing activities related to five offshore wind projects in the development stage for 90 days...

Litigation risk has accelerated in parallel, from greenwashing class actions to state investigations and claims asserting novel tort theories, amplifying uncertainty around disclosure...

Multilateral financing goes to the essence of the Paris Agreement Article 9 commitment: that developed countries must provide assistance...

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Suncor Energy, Inc., et al. v. Commissioners of Boulder County, et al., No. 25-170, a case arising from climate change tort claims brought by Boulder County ...