EPA Burdens Landfills With New Methane Emissions Cuts The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced on August 14, 2015, two proposals that, if adopted, would place significant new burdens on new and existing landfills. The proposals are aimed at curbing methane emissions, which occur as a natural byproduct during the decomposition of waste. The proposed rules […]
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Water LawCalifornia Legislature Proposes Significant New Climate Change Bills Taking a cue from Governor Brown’s State of the State address in January 2015 that focused on climate change and other environmental issues, California Democrat lawmakers have introduced several significant bills that aspire to reduce petroleum consumption, increase the use of renewable energy sources, increase energy efficiency […]
