Published as Federal Law No. 14.904/2024. In order to direct the implementation of steps to lessen the vulnerability and exposure to risks of environmental, social, economic, and infrastructure systems in the face of the current and anticipated negative effects of climate change, the law establishes… Read More »Brazil: New federal legislation establishes standards for creating strategies to adapt to climate change

In September, 2024, the Ministry of Public Security and five other departments jointly issued a notice regarding the addition of seven substances, including N-phenylpiperidin-4-amine, into the Regulation on the Administration of Precursor Chemicals (henceforth managed as precursor chemicals). The specific substances include N-phenylpiperidin-4-amine, 1-N-Boc-4-(Phenylamino)piperidine,Norfentanyl, Cannabidiol,… Read More »Seven Substances Including N-phenylpiperidin-4-amine Added to the Administration of Precursor Chemicals in China

The Circular Economy Blueprint for Solid Waste in Malaysia (2025–2035) was unveiled in August by the Malaysian Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). This plan provides direction for creating a Circular Economy, with the objective of having a 40% national recycling rate by 2025.… Read More »Malaysia publishes the Solid Waste Circular Economy Blueprint (2025–2035)

In response to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched a public consultation to include Methoxychlor, Dechlorane Plus, and UV-328 in Schedule 2A of the HSNO Act. Per the Convention’s guidelines, New Zealand must enforce this… Read More »New Zealand to List UV-328, Methoxychlor, Dechlorane as High-Risk Chemicals

Background The EPA suggested changes to pertinent group criteria to lower the lead levels in paints in order to guarantee that the regulations are as strong as feasible and compliant with other international authorities. Additionally, from October 27, 2023 to January 26, 2024, the EPA… Read More »New Zealand Cuts Lead Levels in Paints

$20 Billion Investment: By 2030, Ukraine’s energy mix will consist of 27% renewable energy, requiring an investment of $20 billion. Damage to Critical Infrastructure: Due to Russian strikes, Ukraine’s electricity capacity has been drastically reduced, leading to a shift towards renewable energy sources. Strategic Renewable… Read More »Ukraine Declares a $20 Billion Plan to Produce More Renewable Energy by 2030

Despite price drops in 2023, the US oil and gas industry increased production and maintained shareholder value. Record-breaking consolidation continued to strengthen, boosting investment and longevity in the sector. Producers demonstrated marked progress toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) improvements as reporting requirements and jurisdictions… Read More »US Oil and Gas Sector Increases Production and Enhances ESG Performance Despite Price Drops

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced changes to administrative fines under the EU REACH Regulation on July 23, 2024, with effect from July 22. The goals of this modification are to make charge structures more equitable, boost transparency, and match fees to real operating expenses.… Read More »Updates on ECHA Fee Structure for SMEs-Related Administrative Penalties