The weekly legal digest, ‘The morning read for Thursday, August 3’, presents an assortment of articles, commentary, and additional noteworthy links that pertain to the U.S Supreme Court. Brought to you by SCOTUSblog, the acclaimed online resource dedicated to reporting on the Supreme Court of the United States and its cases, this roundup provides a…
In a recent development, the Environment and Land Court in Kenya issued interim orders against a policy directive revived by President William Ruto in July which aimed to end a moratorium on logging. The directive was put under scrutiny, pending the hearing and outcome of a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)….
Change is afoot in the corporate world, as companies increasingly leverage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles for risk management and value creation. These principles shape business priorities and inform financial goals, promoting long-term enterprise sustainability. Corporate leaders imbued with an ESG-focused mindset can help businesses recognize risks and opportunities, supporting the integration and maintenance…
Securing a carbon-neutral future is an enormous venture, demanding drastic alterations across the global energy system. As an adaptable, robust energy carrier, hydrogen is projected to play an essential part. Yet realizing this potential is no simple task. It will critically lean on the capacity to visualize innovative low-carbon hydrogen projects, garner financing for them,…
In recent legal events, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has confirmed the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include narrative prohibitions in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. This ruling was made following a dispute put forward by the city of San Francisco, who disputed the EPA’s jurisdiction to impose narrative…