The U.S.-France Joint Statement on Liability for Nuclear Damage calls for adherence to enhanced nuclear liability instruments and supports the formation of a global nuclear liability regime. On August 29, 2013, U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and French Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development, and Energy, Philippe Martin signed the Joint Statement on Civil Liability for…...
DOE’s proposed energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration appliances could save $28 billion and cut 350 million tons of carbon emissions over the next 30 years. On August 29, 2013, the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed two rules aimed to improve energy efficiency standards for refrigeration systems. The proposals, which have been under the Office…...
NY Court of Appeals will decide whether state municipalities can use local zoning laws to ban hydraulic fracturing. On August 29, 2013, the Albany Court of Appeals announced its decision to consider two lawsuits challenging the authority of New York (NY) State municipalities to enact local zoning laws to ban oil and gas development using…...