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The bill would would require a producer of single-use primary household batteries or a single-use\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/california-introduces-single-use-battery-stewardship-bill) ##### 20 February 2013 #### [China Announces Carbon Tax](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/china-announces-carbon-tax) The Chinese Ministry of Finance recently announced proposals to establish a carbon tax starting at 10 yuan (USD 1.59) per tonne from 2016. For further\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/china-announces-carbon-tax) ##### 12 February 2013 #### [US EPA Publishes Information On Use of Chemicals](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/us-epa-publishes-information-on-use-of-chemicals) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released the 2012 Chemical Data Reporting information on more than 7,600 chemicals in commerce.\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/us-epa-publishes-information-on-use-of-chemicals) ##### 11 February 2013 #### [Draft US Climate Change Adaptation Plan Released](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/draft-us-climate-change-adaptation-plan-released) The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released its Draft Climate Change Adaptation Plan for public comment. In the plan, the EPA examines\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/draft-us-climate-change-adaptation-plan-released) ##### 05 February 2013 #### [US EPA Updates Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data from Large Facilities](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/us-epa-updates-greenhouse-gas-emissions-data-from-large-facilities) Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted the second year of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions data on its website, which provides public\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/us-epa-updates-greenhouse-gas-emissions-data-from-large-facilities) ##### 03 February 2013 #### [Washington State Introduces Rechargeable Battery Stewardship Bills](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/washington-state-introduces-rechargeable-battery-stewardship-bills) Washington State legislators have recently introduced Senate Bill 5457 and House Bill 1364, which would require the manufacturers and retailers of easily\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/washington-state-introduces-rechargeable-battery-stewardship-bills) ##### 27 January 2013 #### [Saudi Arabia Publishes New Environmental Laws](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/saudi-arabia-publishes-new-environmental-laws) Saudi Arabia has just published a comprehensive set of new laws for measuring and monitoring activities that cause environmental degradation. The laws\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/saudi-arabia-publishes-new-environmental-laws) ##### 24 January 2013 #### [New York State Reintroduces Bills on Television Energy Efficiency Standards](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/new-york-state-reintroduces-bills-on-television-energy-efficiency-standards) The New York legislature has recently reintroduced bills to establish television energy efficiency standards. Assembly Bill 2182 and Senate Bill 804 would\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/new-york-state-reintroduces-bills-on-television-energy-efficiency-standards) ##### 11 January 2013 #### [C&R Webinar on Export Control and Trade Sanctions Compliance](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/cr-webinar-on-export-control-and-trade-sanctions-compliance) Join us for a webinar on 23 January 2012 (8:00 PST – 11:00 EST – 16:00 GMT ) on how to handle trade compliance issues, particularly looking at export\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/cr-webinar-on-export-control-and-trade-sanctions-compliance) ##### 10 December 2012 #### [Kyoto Protocol Extended at Doha Climate Change Conference](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/kyoto-protocol-extended-at-doha-climate-change-conference) Climate talks in Doha have resulted in an agreement to extend the Kyoto Protocol through 2020. 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