It's World Ocean Day & the 3rd World Ocean Assessment (#WOA) was just released. I enjoyed contributing to the chapter on geoengineering, covering #mCDR & #mSRM approaches.

Join us on May 27 for a discussion of international governance of mCDR. Register at: climate.law.columbia.edu/events/mcdr-...

Join us on April 20 for a discussion of recent developments in, and future directions for, mCDR governance under the London Convention and Protocol. Register at: buff.ly/3lFOtf9

Spring is finally coming

Check out this new quick guide on the international agreements that apply to #mCDR activities and how interested observers can better participate in relevant international discussions. scholarship.law.columbia.edu/sabin_climat...

Local opposition to carbon capture, removal, & storage in Louisiana is driving new restrictions on development. It looks a lot like what's happened to renewable energy. What can that sector's experience tell us about what might be in store for carbon capture, removal, & storage? tinyurl.com/3djrpkup

The Energy Wars Come to Louisiana: Carbon Capture, Removal, and Storage Projects Face New Hurdles in the Pelican State - Climate Law Blog

Until recently, Louisiana was the darling of the carbon capture, removal, and storage industry. Due to its history of oil and gas production, the state has a fairly extensive carbon dioxide pipeline n...

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Does anyone know how to contact the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social transition team? My son (6 years old) has written a letter he desperately wants to send them about pollution in the city.

📗New Book Explores the Need for Climate-Compatible Infrastructure Development and the Legal Issues it Raises Deputy Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law Romany M. Webb shows why climate change is, at its core, an infrastructure challenge. 🔗

New Book Explores the Need for Climate-Compatible Infrastructure Development and the Legal Issues it Raises - Climate Law Blog

The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reached a disappointing conclusion on Saturday. Just a few days earlier, things had…

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⏰🌱Closing Soon—Applications Due November 30th! ⚖️The Sabin Center is seeking a postdoctoral research scholar to join our Renewable Energy Legal Defense Initiative (RELDI)! 🔗Apply before November 30th: buff.ly/sBpru1a

Check out the Climate Law blog for an overview of my latest book and why you should read it. There really is something for everyone in there! blogs.law.columbia.edu/climatechang...

New Book Explores the Need for Climate-Compatible Infrastructure Development and the Legal Issues it Raises - Climate Law Blog

The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reached a disappointing conclusion on Saturday. Just a few days earlier, things had looke...

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It’s arrived! So excited to finally see this in print! Grab your copy now.

🌎We’re Hiring! The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law is seeking a Climate Justice Fellow to contribute to work on issues related to climate justice and equity ✅Requirements: J.D. or LLM & interest in climate justice/environmental law 📅Deadline: 1/16/2026 🔗More Details: buff.ly/R2zU9i8

🌱The Sabin Center is seeking a postdoctoral research scholar to join our Renewable Energy Legal Defense Initiative! 🌬️☀️RELDI partners with communities to advance wind and solar projects, offering research and legal support to overcome renewable energy development barriers. 🔗 Visit: buff.ly/mCJTXyu

Van Gogh at NYBG

The @sabincenter.bsky.social is hiring for not one, but two, attorneys to join our team. For more info and to apply visit: climate.law.columbia.edu/content/jobs...

UPCOMING EVENT: On Oct. 17, the @sabincenter.bsky.social will host a webinar on future directions in the regulation of #marineCDR under the London Convention & Protocol. Register at: tinyurl.com/3xp6uzuu

This week, @sabincenter.bsky.social submitted comments to CARB on implementation of SB905, which requires creation of a program to advance #CDR. This is an important reminder that, even in the midst of federal backsliding, states can make progress. tinyurl.com/49x8p75c

"If we want to achieve global climate goals, we simply cannot be building out a whole lot of new fossil fuel infrastructure," Webb said. "Yet we're seeing calls to prolong the life of coal plants and build new gas plants just to support data centers." www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/a...

New map and research expose disturbing side effects of AI industry boom: 'There are going to be challenges'

As part of the latest wave of Big Tech's spending on AI, Google announced a $9 billion investment to build a new data center campus in Virginia.

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Fall colors just starting at Minnewaska State Park

Today @sabincenter.bsky.social hosted a full day symposium on marine carbon dioxide removal law & policy. It was great to dive into international & domestic frameworks, the role of tribes, community engagement, & so much more. Thanks to all of our stellar speakers!

A new report from @newclimate.bsky.social finds little corporate support for durable CO2 removal, which is needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees C. Those that are investing in the technology aren't doing so in conjunction with deep emissions cuts. @grist.org grist.org/accountabili...

Report: Big businesses are doing carbon dioxide removal all wrong

The technology is needed to limit global warming. But corporations are supporting it in lieu of emissions reductions.

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There is still time to register & join ONC at our Queenswood Campus in #Victoria, BC to participate in @sabincenter.bsky.social's #mCDR symposium! Hear from cross-border #PNW panelists as they discuss marine #CarbonDioxide removal efforts in & around the #SalishSea. 🔗 bit.ly/4fVdxEO

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🌊On September 19, the Sabin Center & New York Sea Grant are holding a symposium on marine #CO2removal activities. Leading experts will discuss governance and how to ensure a fair approach to #mCDR development: Agenda ➡️ buff.ly/DAnTB6L Register ➡️ buff.ly/WtZh4lf #events #NYC #ClimateAction

Not in New York? Come to ONC's Queenswood Campus in Victoria BC to watch the symposium live! Hear from cross-border Pacific Northwest panelists as they discuss marine #CarbonDioxide removal efforts in & around the #SalishSea, sharing insights and lessons learned. 🔗 bit.ly/4fVdxEO #mCDR 🧪

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🌊On September 19, the Sabin Center & New York Sea Grant are holding a symposium on marine #CO2removal activities. Leading experts will discuss governance and how to ensure a fair approach to #mCDR development: Agenda ➡️ buff.ly/DAnTB6L Register ➡️ buff.ly/WtZh4lf #events #NYC #ClimateAction

We've been selected as a CREDO Mobile grant recipient for the month of August! Vote now to help decide how the available funds will be divided between three progressive organizations. www.credodonations.com/organization...

Vote for Climate Science Legal Defense Fund to help increase their grant from CREDO

Every month, CREDO donates to the progressive causes you care about most.

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Funded by Ocean Visions, a new white paper from @sabincenter.bsky.social proposes a more climate-conscious approach to how the London Convention & Protocol governs marine carbon dioxide removal. Read the press release ➡️ oceanvisions.org/rethinking-t...

Rethinking the London Convention and Protocol Governance of MCDR in Light of New International Rulings and Landmark International Climate Agreements

A new white paper by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University proposes more climate-conscious thinking on how parties currently apply, and how they could more effectively apply, ...

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What is the most exciting part of working on a book? Getting to see the cover design! Hopefully this will be on shelves soon.

🌊📄 The Sabin Center published a new #report, International Legal Guidelines for Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Governance under the London Convention and London Protocol. Read here: scholarship.law.columbia.edu/sabin_climat... #FridayReads

Yesterday, the Sabin Center filed not 1, not 2, but 3 (!) separate comments on EPA's proposal to repeal its GHG emissions standards for fossil fuel power plants. Thanks to the team here that contributed!

Sabin Center for Climate Change Law @sabincenter.bsky.social · 12mo ago

📢 The Sabin Center is pushing back on EPA’s proposal to repeal #powerplant #GHG standards—arguing the agency’s rationale is both legally flawed ⚖️ and scientifically unfounded 🔬. 🔗 buff.ly/Q4bjOXI #ClimateLaw #EPA #GHG #CleanAir #ClimateJustice

📣 New @sabincenter.bsky.social report on the regulation of #mCDR under the London Convention and Protocol by Korey Silverman-Roati and yours truly. 🧵 (1/6) climate.law.columbia.edu/content/inte...

Join us on September 19 for a discussion of #mCDR law and policy.

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🌊On September 19, the Sabin Center & New York Sea Grant are holding a symposium on marine #CO2removal activities. Leading experts will discuss governance and how to ensure a fair approach to #mCDR development: buff.ly/DAnTB6L Register ➡️ buff.ly/WtZh4lf