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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Downplays Risk of Sea Level Rise in Waste Storage EIS
Posted on 6 Feb 2014 by Columbia Law - Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

By Ethan I. Strell, Esq. Associate Director & Fellow The Columbia Center for Climate Change Law (CCCL) has submitted comments on the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s “Waste Confidence Draft Generic Environmental Impact... Read More

Worried About Wind?
Posted on 6 Jul 2011 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer So much misinformation has been spread about wind turbines that many reasonable people don't know what to think. As one reader wrote: "Hi Dianne, ... I wondered if you could direct me to reliable... Read More

Worried About Wind?
Posted on 6 Jul 2011 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Ontario Environmental Lawyer So much misinformation has been spread about wind turbines that many reasonable people don't know what to think. As one reader wrote: "Hi Dianne, ... I wondered if you could direct me to... Read More

Nuclear Liability Caps in Japan
Posted on 18 Mar 2011 by Dianne Saxe

By Dianne Saxe, Attorney Japan has nuclear liability caps much higher than those in Canada. Under the Law on Compensation for Nuclear Damage , plant operator liability is exclusive and absolute, and power plant operators must provide a ‘financial... Read More

Guest Blog of the Week: Prospects for Climate & Energy Legislation in Late 2010—Part IV
Posted on 4 Sep 2010 by Meredith Irvin and Erin Book

By Meredith Irvin and Erin Book, Managing Directors, SNR Denton In a week-long blog series, Meredith Irvin and Erin Book will summarize the main climate and/or energy proposals that are currently being discussed as we head into the final working... Read More