Jones Day Publishes Q3 2025 Climate Report

10 Mwezi wa tisa, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Law firm Jones Day has released its third-quarter 2025 report on climate-related legal and regulatory developments. The document covers key updates in environmental law and policy. It serves as a resource for stakeholders in the field.

EPA plans to end greenhouse gas reporting program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to discontinue its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which has tracked emissions from major industrial facilities since 2010. This move aims to reduce regulatory burdens but raises concerns about losing critical data for climate policy. Environmental advocates warn it could hinder efforts to combat climate change.

EPA plans to end greenhouse gas emissions reporting program

5 Mwezi wa kumi, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed eliminating its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which requires large emitters to report emissions data. This move, part of broader rollbacks under the Trump administration, raises concerns about tracking national emissions and forming climate policy. Climate experts and NGOs warn that while alternatives exist, they cannot fully replace the federal system's role.

California extends cap-and-trade program as tribes weigh tradeoffs

California lawmakers have extended the state's cap-and-trade program through 2045, aiming to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The decision comes as Indigenous nations, who steward significant forest lands, navigate the benefits and challenges of carbon offset projects tied to the program. Tribal leaders emphasize the need for Indigenous rights to guide these climate initiatives.