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Finalized Methane Reporting Rule Ramps Up Monitoring Technology

The Environmental Protection Agency strengthened greenhouse gas reporting requirements Monday, adding more options for methane emissions monitoring and analysis.

Guam Sues Contractors for Flawed Dump Closure, Waste Release

The government of Guam on Monday sued construction and engineering companies for their allegedly faulty design of a closure remedy for the Ordot Dump.

Amex Shareholders Vote Against Climate Lobbying Report Proposal

American Express investors rejected a shareholder proposal Monday that would have asked the company to produce a report detailing how its net zero carbon footprint goals align with its lobbying activities.

Kimmeridge Plans to Invest More in US LNG Despite Biden’s Pause

Kimmeridge Energy Management Co. plans to continue to invest in the US liquefied natural gas export industry, even though new permitting is on hold while the Biden administration scrutinizes the sector.

FERC Stands By Transmission Project Cost Recovery Assurance Plan

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission defended its decision to grant an incentive intended to assure utilities that they can recover all of their costs for a project if it’s abandoned or canceled.

Rare Toads or Clean Energy? An Environmental Law Fight in Nevada

In Nevada, can a balance be struck between an endangered toad species and the pressing need to address climate change? The future of NEPA, a 54-year-old environmental law, may hold the answer.

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US to Host China Special Envoy for Climate Change

The US will host China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Liu Zhenmin in Washington on May 8-9, according to a State Department statement.

Goldman Taps Arora, Singh as Co-Heads of US Power Trading

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Prosecutors Seek More Information on Attack, AFP Says

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California Fights to Keep Insurers Despite Fire Risk

How a Rare Toad Species Stopped a Clean Energy Project

Climate Change Fuels Texas Boom Towns' Water Worries

Insurers Sue Their Own Clients to Dodge PFAS Claims

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Companies Stymied by Noncompete Ban Eye Patents, Trade Secrets

The US Federal Trade Commission’s new prohibition against employer noncompete agreements could trigger a surge in trade secret litigation and patent filings, as companies try to protect their intellectual property against pilferage by departing employees.

401(k) Rule Suit Echoes Past Legal Attack on Obama-Era Version

A trade association and insurance industry plaintiffs suing to overturn the Department of Labor’s newest version of its fiduciary rule are following a similar playbook to litigants who successfully convinced an appeals court to vacate a previous iteration of the standard six years ago.