by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 DefinitionThe American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 is an energy bill that came into existence in the 11th United States Congress. Its creation was to help establish energy policy and an economy-wide climate to...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is an Absolute Pollution Exclusion?An absolute pollution exclusion is a liability insurance policy used by insurance companies to exclude coverage for liability for pollution that are caused by steady business operations. This is an insurance clause that removes...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is an Environmental Impact Report?An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is a written report given after a proposed project has been assessed in relation to its impacts on the environment. EIR is also called EIS (Environmental impact statement), it is a report that...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is the Kyoto Protocol?Kyoto Protocol is also known as Kyoto Accord, a framework that binds industrial countries to play their role to the cleaner environment under the United Nations Climate Change Charter. Kyoto Protocol is a global agreement that focuses on the...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is a Carbon Credit?Corporations, individuals and countries need certificates or permits for emitting Greenhouse Gases including carbon dioxide. These certificates are referred to as the Carbon credits. The Greenhouse Gas Emission is measured in tonnes of carbon....
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Environmental Protection Law
What is Carbon Sequestration?Carbon sequestration is a way of saying capturing carbon before it is injected into the atmosphere. It also involves the long-term storage of carbon in vegetations, soils, oceans, and geologic formations. The objective is to prevent this...
