Category Archives: Climate Change

Federal Court to Syncrude: Climate Change is a Real, Measured Evil, Whose Harm has been Well Documented

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Federal Court to Syncrude: Climate Change is a Real, Measured Evil, Whose Harm has been Well Documented Case Commented On: Syncrude Canada Ltd. v Attorney General of Canada, 2014 FC 776 “The fall term in … Continue reading

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Syncrude v Canada: Where is the gatekeeper when you need one?

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: Syncrude v Canada: Where is the gatekeeper when you need one? Case Commented On: Syncrude Canada Ltd v Attorney General of Canada, 2014 FC 776 This post continues on from the introductory comment posted by … Continue reading

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The Federal Renewable Fuels Regulations Survive an Aggressive and Comprehensive Challenge from Syncrude

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Federal Renewable Fuels Regulations Survive an Aggressive and Comprehensive Challenge from Syncrude Case Commented On: Syncrude Canada Ltd. v Attorney General of Canada, 2014 FC 776 In the dog days of summer (August 6, … Continue reading

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Canada and Nova Scotia Finalize Equivalency Agreement on the Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Electricity Sector

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Canada and Nova Scotia Finalize Equivalency Agreement on the Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Electricity Sector Documents Commented On:  Agreement on the Equivalency of Federal and Nova Scotia Regulations for the Control of … Continue reading

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U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Greenhouse Gas Rules: What It Means for the U.S. Climate Agenda

By: James Coleman PDF Version: U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Greenhouse Gas Rules: What It Means for the U.S. Climate Agenda Case Commented On: Utility Air Regulatory Group v Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USSC No. 12–1146 (June 23, 2014) On Monday, … Continue reading

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