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Environmental Evolutions
by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Environmental Evolutions explores, with host Megan Berge and expert guests, emerging areas and recent developments in environmental law and policy.
Episodes
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Navigating EPA Rollbacks: Compliance and Litigation Risks Ahead
Linn Bumpers speaks with former EPA attorney Mark Talty about how the second Trump administration is reshaping federal regulatory policy. They unpack EPA’s rapid deregulatory push, the rollback of climate rules like the Endangerment Finding, and the agency’s reliance on new Supreme Court…
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EPA Enforcement in the Trump Era: What Companies Need to Know in 2026
Linn Bumpers speaks with former EPA attorneys Matt Morrison and Matt Trawick about how the second Trump administration is reshaping federal environmental enforcement. They break down the shift toward deregulation, reduced civil and criminal actions, and increasing reliance on states and NGOs…
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EPA Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding: What It Really Means
Scott Novak and Allison Watkins Mallick offer a breakdown of EPA’s decision to rescind its 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding and how the agency is interpreting the Clean Air Act. The discussion covers implications for vehicle and power plant standards, expected litigation, and what…
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Forever Chemicals Under Fire: Breaking Down EPA’s New PFAS Amendments
Host Linn Bumpers explains the EPA’s proposed amendments to the 2024 PFAS reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The discussion covers what PFAS are, why they matter, and how new exemptions such as de minimis thresholds and article imports could change compliance obligations for...
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The Future of EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations
Scott Novak and Allison Watkins Mallick unpack two of the most consequential potential shifts in U.S. climate regulation: the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposals to repeal the landmark 2009 endangerment finding for greenhouse gases and to rescind or revise greenhouse gas regulations for...
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PFAS Policy in the Trump Era
Linn Bumpers and Martha Thompson discuss the regulatory landscape of PFAS, or Forever Chemicals, under the second Trump administration. They dive into EPA's priorities and recent updates, such as strengthening science, fulfilling statutory obligations, and building partnerships. Key focus areas...
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Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County: The NEPA Narrowing
Scott Novak is joined by Tom Jackson as they discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County , which has significant implications for infrastructure project permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The conversation…
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Reflecting on EPA’s Changing Policy Priorities with Vicki Arroyo
Scott Novak interviews Georgetown Law professor Vicki Arroyo, the former EPA Associate Administrator for Policy under the Biden administration. They discuss Vicki’s career, EPA’s major accomplishments during her time at the agency, and her thoughts on EPA’s new policy priorities. This episode was...
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New Hosts, New Executive Orders
Linn Bumpers and Scott Novak host a thought-provoking discussion with Shai Sahay and Jeff Wood on the changing dynamics of environmental law and policy under the Trump administration's second term. The episode explores the implications of new executive orders and their potential impact on energy...
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NEPA News You Need to Know Now
In this episode, host Megan Berge talks to long time NEPA practitioner Tom Jackson about the D.C. Circuit’s recent decision shaking the foundation of National Environmental Policy Act regulations across federal agencies. The decision is available here. Please reach out to Tom if you have…
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SEC’s Final Climate Disclosure Regulations: You know what’s out, this is what’s in.
In this fast facts episode, Washington DC partner Sterling Marchand takes over the episode to discuss the SEC’s landmark climate risk disclosure regulations. Given the numerous stories about what did not make it into the final rule, Sterling focuses on what made it in. A written summary of the…
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What We are Watching in 2024
In today's episode, Megan asks a cross section of Environmental, Safety, and Incident Response lawyers from a variety of offices one important question: what issue or issues is on their mind for 2024? As a bonus, each lawyer shared one fun fact about themselves so that you can learn a little bit...
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The Loper Bright & Relentless Arguments a.k.a Supreme Court Nerd Heaven
Couldn’t spare three hours to listen to the Supreme Court arguments in Loper Bright and Relentless, but wondering about the fate of Chevron deference? Aaron Streett, Chair of our Supreme Court practice, breaks it down for you. More information on the cases is available here: Loper Bright:...
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California Climate Disclosure Laws Part II: Are you “Doing Business in California?”
In the previous episode “Move over SEC, the California Legislature has Passed Landmark Climate Disclosure Laws” host Megan Berge provided quick hits on Senate Bills 253 (the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) and 261 (the Climate Related Financial Risk Act). In this episode Megan turns to...
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Thankful Thoughts
In preparation for Thanksgiving, host Megan Berge is joined by managing partner, Danny David for a brief episode sharing what we at Baker Botts are Thankful for this holiday season—spoiler alert, it is all of you! We wish everyone a safe, happy, and email-free holiday. Thank you for being our...
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Move over SEC, the California Legislature has Passed Landmark Climate Disclosure Laws
In this episode, host Megan Berge provides quick hits on California Senate Bills 253 (the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) and 261 (the Climate Related Financial Risk Act). Each bill is focused on greenhouse gas emissions and companies' financial risks from climate change. Listeners...
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New Show Alert! Join me for the inaugural episode of Lawful Influence, hosted by Partner Sterling Marchand
Does a mix of law, politics, and sticky situations sound intriguing to you? Then join me for the inaugural episode of Lawful influence – a new podcast hosted by Baker Botts Partner Sterling Marchand. Check it out! Lawful Influence pulls back the curtain on legal issues in the world of campaign...
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Attention Voluntary Carbon Market Participants, The CFTC Has Entered the Building
In today’s episode, Partner Michael Loesch discusses the CFTC’s growing interest in the increasingly crowded but thus far largely unregulated field of voluntary carbon offsets. The stakes associated with climate-related speech have never been higher as government agencies and activists alike are...
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Fast Facts on EPA’s Sweeping Expansion of its Coal Ash Regulations
On today’s episode, Megan Berge hands the reigns over to Partners, Kent Mayo and Martha Thomsen to discuss the EPA’s proposed legacy rule. A link to the rule is below and the comments close on Monday July 17th. If you have questions about the proposed rule and its implications for your business,...
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Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: Debt Deal or Infrastructure Dealmaker?
On this episode of the Environmental Evolutions Podcast, Megan Berge is joined by Jeff Wood and Tom Jackson to explore the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. They'll dive into the key provisions aimed at approving federal energy and infrastructure permitting procedures, as well as the NEPA…
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Carbon Markets Creating Value Today and in the Future
On this episode, Host Megan Berge is joined by Partners Jason Bennett and Tom Holmberg to discuss the importance of data, scrutiny and integrity while creating value in carbon markets. For more information, reach out to Jason or Tom or visit bakerbotts.com.
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Environmental Sustainability of Cryptocurrency with CMSSA President Cameron Rafati
On this episode, Partner and host Megan Berge is joined by Partner Allison Watkins Mallick and Cryptocurrency Mining and Staking Sustainability Association President Cameron Rafati to discuss the future of sustainable digital currencies. Covering everything from energy sources, grid stability…
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Greenhouse Gas Standards for Power Plants: The Origin Story
In this episode, host Megan Berge takes the mic to provide a brief overview of the statutory basis for and origin story of EPA’s newly proposed greenhouse gas performance standards for existing coal-fired plants and new and existing gas-fired plants. A fast facts episode covering the guidelines...
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It’s Last Call for California’s Update to the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulations
In this episode, environmental attorney Julie Cress updates host Megan Berge on the California Air Resources Board’s upcoming adoption of the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule. This rule has broad impacts across the medium and heavy duty transportation sector in California and is another part of...
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What We are Watching in 2023
In today's episode, Megan asks a cross section of Environmental, Safety, and Incident Response lawyers from a variety of offices one important question: what issue or issues is on their mind for 2023? As a bonus, each lawyer shared one fun fact about themselves so that you can learn a little bit...
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The Treasury Gives Guidance on the IRA & a Holiday Gift From the Baker Botts Tax Team
In this episode, energy transition tax specialist, partner Barbara de Marigny joins host Megan Berge to discuss recent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implementation guidance issued by the Department of the Treasury. Barbara also explains the finding tool released by the Baker Botts tax team to…
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New Signals on California’s LCFS Amendments
In this episode, environmental attorney Julie Cress updates host Megan Berge on new signals from the California Air Resources Board on the of future biodiesel and renewable natural gas under the Low Carbon Fuel Standards Program, which is responsible for spurring billions of dollars of clean…
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Inflation Reduction Act Wins For Wind (And Solar): Your 15 Minute Rundown
In this episode, host Megan Berge, turns the microphone over to tax partner, Mike Bresson to provide a 15 minute run down on the opportunities the recently promulgated Inflation Reduction Act provides for wind and solar and the implementation to-do list facing the IRS. Located in our Houston...
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Getting Ready for the Final CEQ Carbon Capture Guidance
In this episode, partner Aileen Hooks joins host Megan Berge to discuss forthcoming final guidance from the White House Council on Environmental Quality on carbon capture utilization and storage. Please reach out to Aileen can be reached for questions and the draft guidance is available here:...
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Top Five Energy Transition Tax Benefits in the Inflation Reduction Act
In this episode, host Megan Berge turns the mic over to energy transition tax specialist, partner Barbara de Marigny. Barbara provides a rundown of the five Inflation Reduction Act tax benefits that she is most excited about. If you have tricky energy transition tax question, you can contact...
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Changes are Coming to the California LCFS
In this episode, host Megan Berge and Special Counsel Julie Cress review the California Air Resource Board’s first steps in amending the low carbon fuel standard. Materials from the Board’s first workshop on the LCFS is available through CARB. If you have questions about the LCFS, you can contact...
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Environmental Justice: Audits, data, and disclosures, oh my!
In this episode, host Megan Berge, with partners Anne Carpenter and Alexandra Dunn, explores the intersection of three key movements affecting companies, their boardrooms, their employees, and customers: Environmental Justice (EJ), Environment, Social, Governance (ESG), and the Securities and...
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ESG, Antitrust & A Conspiracy to Replace Whale Oil
In an episode ripped from the headlines, antitrust partner Joe Ostoyich joins host, Megan Berge, to discuss recent articles questioning whether ESG violates antitrust laws. If you have questions, more information is available on our Antitrust practice is available at bakerbotts.com. One of the...
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PFAS in your products? This pod’s for you.
In this episode, host Megan Berge talks with partners Josh Frank and Alexandra Dunn about new litigation trend – consumers bringing lawsuits against companies for not disclosing that certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are in their products. Recent cases impact fast food, cosmetic,...
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All Things Chemical: A Conversation with Alex Dunn
In today's episode, we're showcasing another podcast called All Things Chemical. It recently featured Baker Botts Partner, Alex Dunn in an episode, exploring everything from changes in EPS approach to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide…
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They’re Heeeeere! Fast Facts on the SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Regulations
In this fast facts episode, host Megan Berge is joined by white collar litigation Partner Sterling Marchand to provide a run down of the key elements of the SEC’s newly proposed climate disclosure regulations. The proposed regulations are available on the SEC website:...
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Carbon Offsets Q & A
In this episode, host, and Baker Botts partner, Megan Berge and Director of Program Development at ClimeCo, Lauren Mechak answer the questions: What is a carbon offset? What makes a high quality offset? And, what is the process for originating offsets? If you have questions about originating…
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Fast Facts on FERC Developments
In this episode Baker Botts Partner Emil Barth joins host, Megan Berge, to discuss the recent certificate policy statement that sets forth the factors it will apply in assessing applications for new natural gas infrastructure. Megan and Emil will also review the interim greenhouse gas policy...
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Why you should care about New Jersey’s new environmental justice statute
Why should you care about New Jersey’s new environmental justice law? In this episode, host Megan Berge speaks with Baker Botts attorney Scott Novak about the latest developments in the implementation of this groundbreaking state statute and what it could mean for other states and federal...
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50 States, 10 Minutes, 1 Topic: Hydrogen State Tax Incentives You Need to Know About
Tax associate Ali Foyt joins host Megan Berge to share her top five insights from her recently completed 50-state survey of hydrogen state tax incentives. Ali’s contact information is available through her bio at the link above and more information on our innovative tax practice is available at...
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PFAS! Part Deux
Learn about the latest developments in PFAS regulation and litigation, as well as issues likely to emerge in 2022. Host Megan Berge is joined by partners Alex Dunn and Stephanie Bergeron Perdue for an update to their April podcast, “PFAS Regulations and Litigation Are Comping P(retty)FAS(t).
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A Practical Conversation on Environmental Justice
In this episode, host Megan Berge talks with partners Lily Chinn and Nadira Clark about their practical approach to helping companies develop or redevelop their approach to environmental Justice. More information, including videos, on the framework Nadira and Lily developed for in-house counsel…
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California 101 - Fast Facts on California's Air Regulatory Regime
Ever wonder where the authorities of the California Air Resources Board end and the authorities of the Air Quality Management Districts begin? In this next fast facts episode, California special counsel Julie Cress and partner Megan Berge provide in 15 minutes or less a primer on California's air...
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Follow the ESG Road: The Next Step (and the Next) on the SEC ESG Path
In this episode Partner Bridget Moore and host Megan Berge discuss President Biden’s May 20 Executive Order on Climate-Related Financial Risks and what companies subject to disclosure requirements need to know now. For more information or assistance with this issues, please contact Bridget Moore…
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Holy Renewable Energy Transmission Project Loans, Batman!
In this installment of our fast facts series, host Megan Berge provides a quick rundown of the recently announced availability of more than $8 billion in loans for renewable energy transmission projects. Information on the loan programs, and associated guidance from the Department of...
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DOE Sets the Table for Energy Efficiency Rules
In this episode, Host Megan Berge and Partner George Fibbe, former Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, Regulation & Enforcement for the U.S. Department of Energy, flag for listeners key components of the recent Department of Energy proposal revising its process for undertaking energy…
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PFAS Regulation & Litigation Are Coming P(retty)FAS(t)
In this episode, host Megan Berge and Partners Stephanie Bergeron Purdue, formerly Deputy Executive Director at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and Alex Dunn, formerly Assistant Administrator at EPA, discuss the latest developments in the regulation of and litigation about the per-...
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Climate Claims Come to the Federal Trade Commission
In this episode, former acting chairman and commissioner of the FTC Maureen Olhausen and host Megan Berge discuss environmental groups’ FTC petition alleging that a fossil fuel company mislead customers on the climate and environmental impacts of its operations. This episode is the next in our...
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California: Get your hydrogen tax credits; get your hydrogen tax credits here!
In this episode, California tax partner Will Gorrod* and environmental partner Megan Berge highlight key elements of the clean hydrogen tax credit bill recently introduced in the California legislature by Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez—AB1312. The bill is the first of its kind in the nation. This...
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Clean Energy Carrots: Carbon Capture Use and Storage
In this episode, host, Megan Berge explores new incentives and potential policy initiatives for broadening deployment of carbon capture use and storage (CCUS), both domestically and internationally, with tax partner, Barbara De Marigny, and environmental partner, Aileen Hooks. The website…
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Environmental Evolutions explores, with host Megan Berge and expert guests, emerging areas and recent developments in environmental law and policy.
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