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ArentFox Schiff's J. Michael Showalter and Samuel Rasche write: Come September in a presidential election year, the policy world feels like a “winner take all” scenario with the election’s outcome determining how — or this year whether — we are regulated. While, of course, the election results matter, below we break down five political trends that will drive environmental regulation, regardless of the election results. #environment #environmentalregulation #esg

For anyone who has been hearing the term 'nature positive' and wondering what it means... we now have a 'world first' definition, to commence with the Stage 2 federal environmental law reforms - see below for further details

Navigating Environmental Due Diligence in Private Equity: Best Practices and Considerations

▶️ Have you watched the first part of our video series on the clean transition? 🌱 If not, now would be a good time to dive into environmental permitting with Counsel Minna Juhola! In the video, Minna will talk you through the ways in which streamlined permitting processes can drive the clean transition. You can watch the video below (available in Finnish). 👇 Noora Britschgi Jenny Karlsson Aleksi Maunumäki Elisa Panula #legaltrendsbyhannes #cleantransition #environmentallaw #energylaw

Hello #ELSYosemite, EEC is happy to be out here! Come visit our experts Mark Zeko, Will Shaffer, Emily Vavricka, and Lanni Duong at our booth. They are looking forward to answering any questions on how we can help with your emerging environmental issues. California Lawyers Association #EnvironmentalLaw

Another successful deal closed by Benchmark International! Learn more about how we helped Curie Environmental Services, LLC and Tradebe Environmental Services, LLC come together in our latest blog post. #MergersAndAcquisitions

J. Michael Showalter and Samuel Rasche have the details on the EPA's Equity Action Plan 2023 Update, including notable achievements under the plan and how the program will expand in 2024. #EPA #EquityActionPlan #EnvironmentalJustice

📊 The cost-benefit analysis is an important tool in environmental policy decision-making, as it can evaluate positive and negative outcomes and enhance resource allocation efficiency. However, in addition to economic factors, Robert Stavins, a professor at Harvard Kennedy School, emphasized that non-economic factors such as fairness and equity must also be significantly considered. He outlined 8 principles to guide this approach. 👇Tap below to read the full article on #cost_benefit_analysis. https://lnkd.in/gJSzQYzX

The European carbon market will be a key focus of the Innovate4Climate conference in #Berlin on 10-12 September.  If, like me, you want to explore and discuss the untapped potential of #carbonmarkets, this is the perfect opportunity to network and get the latest insights from the experts in the field. See you in Berlin! #Innovate4Climate #carbontrading Vertis Environmental Finance

Public participation in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) enhances decision-making by incorporating community perspectives, concerns, and values. It improves decision-making, increases transparency, builds trust, ensures compliance with legal requirements, and promotes social and environmental justice. By incorporating diverse viewpoints, the process can identify potential issues, address potential impacts, and ensure the voices of marginalized groups are heard. #EAP #Sustainability