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Federal Court Invalidates New York Climate Change Superfund Act
A federal court has struck down New York's ambitious Climate Change Superfund Act, which sought to recover $75 billion from fossil fuel companies for climate adaptation projects. The ruling addresses whether states can impose liability on energy producers for greenhouse gas emissions and establishes important precedent for similar legislative efforts nationwide. The decision raises critical questions about the balance between state authority and federal preemption in climate policy.
United States Environment
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K&L Gates LLP
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Washington Supreme Court Invalidates Natural Gas Initiative, Rejecting Attempt To Roll Back Washington Climate Legislation At The Ballot Box
The Washington Supreme Court's invalidation of Initiative 2066 removes uncertainty over the state's climate legislation targeting natural gas phase-out. Businesses and consumers involved in natural gas use, sales, or distribution must now navigate legislative mandates aimed at eliminating Washington's reliance on fossil fuels. The decision upholds ambitious decarbonization measures affecting utilities, building codes, and industrial processes across the state.
United States Environment
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Beveridge & Diamond
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California Climate Disclosure Laws - Guidance for 2026 GHG Reporting Submittals Under SB 253
California's Air Resources Board has released new guidance for entities preparing their 2026 greenhouse gas emissions reports under the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, with submissions due November 10, 2026. The guidance includes an instructional video, optional online reporting form, and confirms enforcement discretion for the first reporting cycle, allowing companies to submit data they were already collecting without requiring limited assurance.
United States Environment
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Proskauer Rose LLP
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Federal Court Blocks New York's $75 Billion Climate Superfund Act
A federal court has blocked New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, which sought to recover $75 billion from fossil fuel companies for climate adaptation projects. The ruling found the Act's strict liability scheme preempted by federal law, mirroring rejected climate tort claims. With Vermont's similar law still pending and the Supreme Court set to hear related arguments in October 2026, this decision could reshape how states pursue climate-related cost recovery from energy companies.
United States Environment
HK
Holland & Knight
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GHG Protocol Announces ISO Partnership To Develop Unified Carbon Accounting Standards
ISO and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol have announced a strategic partnership to harmonize their greenhouse gas accounting standards into unified, co-branded frameworks. This consolidation promises to streamline corporate emissions reporting, reduce duplicative work, and improve comparability across global disclosure requirements. Companies should monitor the development process closely as the changes could significantly impact inventory calculations, emissions targets, and climate-related claims substantiatio
United States Environment
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Beveridge & Diamond
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Special Water Supply Edition: California Environmental Law & Policy Update
California faces mounting water challenges as Lake Mead and Lake Powell reach historic lows, prompting innovative solutions like interstate water sharing and desalination programs. Meanwhile, state lawmakers debate how to balance the water demands of AI-driven data centers with conservation needs, and regulators advance major infrastructure projects including the controversial Delta Conveyance Tunnel and Sites Reservoir amid environmental concerns.
United States Environment
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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CARB Refines Corporate GHG Reporting Program In Latest Public Workshop
The California Air Resources Board has refined its approach to implementing SB 253's greenhouse gas reporting requirements, proposing a phased category-based system for Scope 3 emissions and aligning regulations with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue doing business in California face November 2026 deadlines for initial Scope 1 and 2 reporting, with expanded requirements and third-party assurance mandates taking effect in 2027.
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Bracewell
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State Environment Review Amendments Take Effect: Key Changes For Agencies And Project Sponsors
New York State has amended its SEQRA regulations to formally incorporate environmental justice considerations and climate impact assessments into the environmental review process. The changes require agencies to evaluate whether proposed actions may disproportionately burden disadvantaged communities and align with statewide climate goals. These amendments, effective June 12, 2026, introduce new Environmental Assessment Forms and expand the list of Type II actions exempt from review.
United States Environment
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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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SPAN Launches Refrigerant Working Group To Advance Science-Based PFAS Policies
The Sustainable PFAS Action Network has launched a new Refrigerant Working Group to navigate the complex intersection of PFAS policy and climate commitments. As state and federal regulators grapple with broad PFAS classifications, this initiative aims to establish science-based approaches that recognize refrigerants as essential for meeting global climate goals while addressing environmental concerns.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Fanning The Flames: Second Circuit Splits With Ninth Circuit On Federal Preemption Of Natural Gas Restrictions
A circuit split has emerged over whether federal law preempts state and local natural gas bans, with the Second Circuit breaking from Ninth Circuit precedent to uphold New York's fossil-fuel appliance restrictions while the Ninth Circuit simultaneously narrowed its own approach. The conflicting interpretations of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act's scope create a fractured regulatory landscape that varies by jurisdiction and rule design. This divergence among federal appellate courts sets the stage for
United States Environment
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K&L Gates LLP
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Update: Final Guidance Issued For AB 130 Statewide VMT Mitigation Program
California's new statewide VMT mitigation program offers lead agencies an alternative approach to addressing significant transportation impacts under CEQA through monetary contributions supporting affordable housing development. The final guidance establishes a contribution-based framework while initially limiting program access to publicly funded projects, leaving private developers to monitor early implementation and continue evaluating traditional mitigation strategies.
United States Environment
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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