U.S. Fisheries Continue Comeback: Reports Show Economic and Conservation Gains

5 years 9 months ago
(WASHINGTON – Dec. 13, 2018) Reports released today by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show that the U.S. is rebuilding once depleted fisheries and reducing overfishing while at the same time adding jobs, increasing landings, and boosting revenues in the fishing sector. The “Fisheries Economics of the United States” and “Fisheries of the United States” reports from NOAA provide new and important insights into the conservation and economic comebacks of our nation’s fisheries.
mdwyer

California Sets Rules for Post-2020 Cap-and-Trade Program

5 years 9 months ago
California today adopted amendments to the cap-and-trade program that set major market rules after 2020. These amendments update the program based on AB 398 (E. Garcia), which was passed by the Legislature in 2017 and directed state regulators to extend the cap-and-trade program until 2030.
rcontreras

Investors call on BP, Exxon, Shell to defend EPA methane regulations

5 years 9 months ago
Last week, investors representing $1.9 trillion assets under management called on 30 oil and gas companies, urging them to publicly oppose the EPA’s proposed weakening of its methane rules. This letter is signed by investors including CalSTRS, the New York City Comptroller’s Office, and Robeco, all of which have joined together to say no to these regulatory […]
Kate Gaumond

Investors call on BP, Exxon, Shell to defend EPA methane regulations

5 years 9 months ago
Last week, investors representing $1.9 trillion assets under management called on 30 oil and gas companies, urging them to publicly oppose the EPA’s proposed weakening of its methane rules. This letter is signed by investors including CalSTRS, the New York City Comptroller’s Office, and Robeco, all of which have joined together to say no to these regulatory […]
Kate Gaumond

Investors call on BP, Exxon, Shell to defend EPA methane regulations

5 years 9 months ago
Last week, investors representing $1.9 trillion assets under management called on 30 oil and gas companies, urging them to publicly oppose the EPA’s proposed weakening of its methane rules. This letter is signed by investors including CalSTRS, the New York City Comptroller’s Office, and Robeco, all of which have joined together to say no to these regulatory […]
Kate Gaumond

Investors call on BP, Exxon, Shell to defend EPA methane regulations

5 years 9 months ago
Last week, investors representing $1.9 trillion assets under management called on 30 oil and gas companies, urging them to publicly oppose the EPA’s proposed weakening of its methane rules. This letter is signed by investors including CalSTRS, the New York City Comptroller’s Office, and Robeco, all of which have joined together to say no to […]
amymorse

Methane rollbacks test BP, ExxonMobil, Shell commitments to support Paris goals

5 years 9 months ago
By Ben Ratner and Nat Keohane As business executives join leaders from government and civil society for COP24 in Katowice, Poland, a regulatory rollback across the Atlantic puts a sharp focus on the seriousness of energy companies’ commitments to support the goals of the Paris Agreement. The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report […]
EDF Blogs

Methane rollbacks test BP, ExxonMobil, Shell commitments to support Paris goals

5 years 9 months ago
By Ben Ratner and Nat Keohane As business executives join leaders from government and civil society for COP24 in Katowice, Poland, a regulatory rollback across the Atlantic puts a sharp focus on the seriousness of energy companies’ commitments to support the goals of the Paris Agreement. The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report […]
EDF Blogs

Methane rollbacks test BP, ExxonMobil, Shell commitments to support Paris goals

5 years 9 months ago
By Ben Ratner and Nat Keohane As business executives join leaders from government and civil society for COP24 in Katowice, Poland, a regulatory rollback across the Atlantic puts a sharp focus on the seriousness of energy companies’ commitments to support the goals of the Paris Agreement. The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report […]
EDF Blogs