Environmental & Regulations

FERC Denies TransAlta Cost Recovery for Centralia Coal Plant
Environmental & Regulations FERC Denies TransAlta Cost Recovery for Centralia Coal Plant

Regulatory Conflicts and the Future of Regional Grid Reliability The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s recent decision to block TransAlta from recovering millions in maintenance costs highlights a widening rift between federal reliability mandates and regional financial responsibility. This

States Sue EPA Over Rollback of Power Plant Emission Rules
Environmental & Regulations States Sue EPA Over Rollback of Power Plant Emission Rules

Mayors from major metropolitan areas like Chicago and Denver have joined the litigation to prevent the federal government from abandoning its role in environmental oversight. This legal challenge, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, represents a unified front of

How RFS Mandates and Biofuel Credits Drive Diesel Inflation
Environmental & Regulations How RFS Mandates and Biofuel Credits Drive Diesel Inflation

A significant portion of current diesel price volatility stems from the Renewable Identification Number system, where digital credits function as a volatile commodity influencing fuel production costs. As the primary tool of the Renewable Fuel Standard, these mandates require an increasing volume

Can Nigeria Bridge the Gap in Its Recycling Policy?
Environmental & Regulations Can Nigeria Bridge the Gap in Its Recycling Policy?

Stakeholders emphasize that the visible condition of local communities serves as the ultimate indicator of whether national recycling policies are achieving their intended goals. While Nigeria celebrates another year of independence, the reality on the ground in major urban centers like Lagos and

Anew Climate and EKEN Partner on Swedish Forest Carbon Credits
Environmental & Regulations Anew Climate and EKEN Partner on Swedish Forest Carbon Credits

The unique availability of extensive historical forest data in Sweden provides a robust empirical foundation that makes the VM0045 methodology particularly effective for proving additionality. As the voluntary carbon market enters a phase defined by heightened scrutiny and a demand for

Can Asia Solve the Climate Crisis Through Organic Waste?
Environmental & Regulations Can Asia Solve the Climate Crisis Through Organic Waste?

The Climate Policy Initiative has dismantled the long-standing myth that centralized, capital-intensive waste infrastructure is more efficient than decentralized community systems. This revelation served as the cornerstone for the Second Regional Congress on Organics and Climate in Jakarta, where a

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