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Top Resources on Environmental Policies and Regulations:

1. New Environmental Regulations and Statutes in Force for 2023 Ontario has implemented significant changes to its environmental regulations in 2023. Updates include aligning the Emissions Performance Standards program with federal standards, introducing a digital reporting system for hazardous waste, and making adjustments to regulations under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016. Noteworthy changes also cover the Batteries and Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations, aiming to enhance transparency and enforcement for waste diversion. Read more

2. Environmental Predictions for 2023 Environmental progress and challenges are anticipated in 2023. Federal incentives for electric vehicles, a Just Transition to a carbon-neutral economy, and pressure on financial institutions to align financing with climate goals are expected. While some provinces like British Columbia make strides in clean car standards and plastic waste measures, others face criticisms for anti-environmental policies. Federal clean electricity standards, Indigenous advocacy, and the end of fossil fuel subsidies are among the noteworthy trends. Read more

3. Environmental Law Developments in 2022 and Expectations for 2023 Environmental law developments in the U.S. during 2022 are expected to continue in 2023. Key actions include funding for renewable energy, efforts on PFAS contaminants, Clean Air Act updates, and Environmental Justice initiatives. Businesses should adapt strategies to navigate evolving changes in environmental regulations and enforcement. Read more

4. Modernizing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act The Canadian government aims to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) through Bill S-5. The bill emphasizes transparency, pollution prevention, and recognizing every Canadian's right to a healthy environment. Proposed changes also involve enhancing chemicals management and replacing animal testing, reflecting the evolving science and environmental challenges. Read more

5. Expectations from Environmental Law in 2023 Anticipated developments in UK environmental law for 2023 include biodiversity net gain for developments, ESG reporting, producer responsibility regimes, emission strategy changes, and EU-derived law expiry. The Environment Act 2021 introduces mandatory biodiversity net gain, and Sustainable Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) impact reporting. Extended producer responsibility regimes, packaging bans, UK REACH, UKCA marking transitions, and EU-derived law expiry are key areas to watch. Read more