Environment Law 2013
We have spoken to some key figures from around the globe to dissect the issues which surround environment law such as recent regulatory changes and litigation risk. We also discuss the best strategy going forward for reducing emissions and attempt to predict what eco-friendly products could potentially dominate 2013 while also trying to foresee possible, future key trends.
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Colin Kelly
Karen Price
Alexandra Gerungan
John Willms
Alice Whittaker
Lisa M. Bromberg
Claire Tucker
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1) What areas are currently creating the most work for environmental lawyers? 2) Have there been any recent regulatory changes in your jurisdiction? 3) Given the fast pace of change and an increased sensitivity to litigation risk, is there a greater emphasis on due diligence? 4) With carbon prices plunging, what measures can be taken to generate real incentives to reduce emissions rather than just the purchase of cheap credits? 5) Does your jurisdiction offer any incentives for organisations which meet compliance with environmental legislation? 6) Are there any natural resources being factored out? 7) What eco-friendly products or innovative technology can you see taking 2013 by storm? 8) The concerns about possible pollution to ground-water by the chemicals in hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) fluids, and the leakage of methane, a gas that aggravated global warming have resulted in France and South Africa slapping a moratorium on fracking. Are the concerns justified? 9) On the positive end of the scale, it is also believed that the shale gas boom could cut costs significantly for the chemical industry and ultimately benefit the apparel, electronics, machinery and other industries. How will this affect your national economy, and what affect will it have on a more global scale? 10) What key trends do you expect to see over the coming year? In an ideal world what would you like to see implemented or changed?
