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California lawmakers recently took a step towards regulating the integrity of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies. If the law passes, it will impact carbon emissions reporting and compliance activities in California. Senate Bill 285 (SB 285), which is set for a hearing on April 2, 2025, aims to establish standards for CDR strategies to ensure

Introduction

On April 19, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule adding perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) to the list of hazardous substances regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as the “Superfund” statute. This designation, which had been expected for several years