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US Environmental Enforcement Shift Raises Questions from Lawyers

Corporate attorneys and former federal officials are praising the EPA’s bid to coordinate its civil and criminal enforcement teams as a sensible idea that will yield fairer outcomes, reduce unpredictability, and expedite resolutions.

White House Doles Out $30 Million for AI to Help in Permitting

The Biden administration on Monday announced it’s delivering $30 million to 11 agencies to invest in artificial intelligence, advanced mapping technologies, and other IT tools.

AI Tapped by Agency to Speed Permitting of Clean Energy Projects

The Biden administration is tapping artificial intelligence to speed up permitting, improve power grid reliability, and address environmental justice harms—all while pledging to monitor the risks of the emerging technology.

IRS Wraps Up Green Energy Tax Credit Transfer Rules, Explained

Final rules from the Treasury Department governing energy tax credit transfers cement guidance for one of the bigger changes to come out of the 2022 tax-and-climate law known as the Inflation Reduction Act.

Power Plant Rules Face Legal Headwinds With a Solid Foundation

Long-awaited rules governing carbon emissions from power plants are in the crosshairs of widespread industry opposition, but some court observers see the rule on good footing as it faces inevitable judicial review.

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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White House Eyes Russian Uranium Import Ban as House Bill Stalls

The Biden administration is considering banning imports of enriched Russian <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://news/topics/URANIUM","_id":"0000018f-2b44-d4b6-a98f-ff7551560000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">uranium using executive authority as congressional efforts to block the Kremlin’s shipments of the reactor fuel stall, people familiar with the matter said.

German Prosecutors Probe Wintershall Dea Over Climate Report

German prosecutors are investigating allegations that oil and gas company <-rte-company state="{"_id":"0000018f-2b32-d4b6-a98f-ff37472f0000","_type":"00000160-4b23-d8bd-adfd-4b3348fd0000"}">Wintershall Deamisled the public about its sustainability efforts.

TotalEnergies Said Among Suitors for AES Brazil Power Unit

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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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Redstones, Ellison Seek to Appease Angry Paramount Investors (2)

The Redstone family and independent film producer <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018f-2b32-d4b6-a98f-ff3747380000","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">David Ellison have offered concessions to make a possible change in control at <-rte-company state="{"_id":"0000018f-2b32-d4b6-a98f-ff3747380001","_type":"00000160-4b23-d8bd-adfd-4b3348fd0000"}">Paramount Global more appealing to the company’s other investors, according to a person familiar with the discussions.