FERC directs LNG facility applicant to disclose climate change impacts, as urged by Sabin Center

Jennifer M. Klein, Esq. Associate Director & Fellow The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) recently directed a company seeking to build a natural gas facility to submit information regarding potential climate change impacts on the facility. FERC’s instructions come after the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law (“SCCCL”) submitted letters […]

New Book on “Next Generation Environmental Compliance and Enforcement” Co-edited by Associate Director Jessica Wentz

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has published a new book on Next Generation Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, edited by SCCCL Associate Director Jessica Wentz and GW Law School Associate Dean of Environmental Studies LeRoy Paddock.  The book examines various opportunities to harness new technologies and management strategies in order to promote […]

Sea level rise risk should be evaluated for coastal infrastructure projects, according to San Francisco capital planning guidance

Jennifer M. Klein, Esq. Associate Director & Fellow Sea level rise is a “pervasive and increasing threat” and should be evaluated as infrastructure projects are built or modified along San Francisco’s shorelines, according to Guidance adopted by San Francisco’s Capital Planning Committee (CPC) on September 22. San Francisco, bordered by […]

Tuvalu Family Seeking Refuge from Climate Change Impacts Granted Residency in New Zealand, but Immigration Tribunal Cites Other Factors in Decision

Jennifer M. Klein, Esq. Associate Director & Fellow A family of four was granted residency in New Zealand after arguing that they would suffer the adverse impacts of climate change if deported to their home country of Tuvalu. The New Zealand Immigration and Protection Tribunal, which issued a decision on […]

FERC should consider sea level rise when evaluating new natural gas facilities, Sabin Center urges

Jennifer M. Klein, Esq. Associate Director & Fellow Sea level rise and associated increases in flooding and storm surge should be considered in connection with two planned liquefied natural gas facilities proposed to be built on the coasts of Maine and Louisiana, according to letters submitted today by the Sabin […]