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{"title":"Notion and Scope of the Concept of Green Economy in National Jurisdictions (in Terms of the Russian Federation)","authors":"Aleksey Anisimov, Larisa Rezvanova, Anatoliy Ryzhenkov","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2023.2266693","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2023.2266693","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThe article deals with the notion and scope of the concept of green economy widely discussed in legal science. The authors substantiate its relationship with the concept of sustainable development and identify the distinctive features of its implementation at the national level. With respect to Russian conditions, they prove the following main areas of building a green economy: waste management; construction, transport, industry; renewable energy sources; agriculture; use and protection of natural resources. The authors suggest the concept of guarantees of building a green economy, which is a list of conditions for its implementation and protection means, and substantiate three of these conditions (with respect to Russia): environmental digitalization; development of environmental entrepreneurship; preparation of the doctrinal (and in theory regulatorily approved) Concept of Russia’s Transition to a Green Economy, which should define the goals and objectives of this transition, criteria and indicators of the achievement of the goals of a green economy, stages of the transition, budgetary and other financing sources and amounts as well as a list of laws and bylaws ensuring this transition. Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.Notes1 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation is the main nature protection authority in Russia <https://www.mnr.gov.ru/> (accessed March 21, 2023).2 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were formulated by the UN General Assembly in the Outcome Document \"Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\". They include 17 global goals and 169 relevant targets.3 For example, with respect to forests, they are established in Order No. 21 of February 5, 1998 of the Federal Forestry Service of Russia. If we refer to criterion 1 (maintenance and preservation of the productive capacity of forests), its achievement is determined by several indicators (change in the share of the area of exploitable forests in relation to the total area of forest land (every 5 years), change in the share of the area of forests available for exploitation in relation to the area of land covered with forest, etc.).4 Ref. par. 4 of Executive Order of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1912-r of July 14, 2021 \"Goals and the Main Areas of Sustainable (Including Green) Development of the Russian Federation\". In: Legal Reference System \"Garant\", accessed March 21, 2023.5 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The European Green Deal. Brussels, 11.12.2019.6 Tailings dams are systems of structures for the storage of waste from works in the area of subsoil use.7 United Nations. Secretary-General's remarks on Climate Change [as delivered]. 10 September 2018 <https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2018-09-1","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135858536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"45Q: Toward a Stronger Federal Carbon Capture Tax Credit","authors":"Jared Gilmour","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2023.2252375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2023.2252375","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article explores how 45Q in the U.S. tax code incentivized carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCS, or CCUS) before President Biden signed the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. That legislation increased dollar values, added direct pay, and otherwise enhanced 45Q. The article first explains CCS mechanics and then explores 45Q’s history. Next, it lays out which industries (oil, gas, ethanol, etc.) have claimed the credit, and in what contexts (enhanced oil recovery, saline storage, etc.). Finally, it details updates the IRA adopted and weighs proposals to improve regulatory transparency in environmental monitoring, reporting, and verification.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43009514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study on Optimum Use of Fly Ash and GGBS in Fiber Cement Sheet to Enhance Sustainable Manufacturing","authors":"M. C. Jena, Sarat Mishra, H. S. Moharana","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2023.2282511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2023.2282511","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The biproducts of different industries must be reused or recycled which will avoid disposal of waste materials in the environment in different forms to protect our environment. Also the hazardous material used for the manufacturing of the products to be eliminated or minimized. In this paper a study has been conducted for optimum use of fly ash generated from power plants and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) generated from steel plants in the manufacturing of fiber cemented roofing sheets. Also different percentages of fly ash, GGBS and pulp were added during the manufacturing of fiber cement roofing sheets in a fiber cement roofing sheet manufacturing plant and the quality of the final product has been tested subsequently in the laboratory to minimize the use of cement and asbestos fiber. Different results have been achieved in different percentages of fly ash, cement, GGBS, wood pulp and asbestos fiber combination. It is found that up to 36% addition of fly ash is acceptable with respect to the quality acceptance criteria of the final product, above 36% degrades the quality of the product which doesn’t meet the BIS: 459 standard requirements. Similarly, 10.38% of GGBS can be added without hampering the quality of the product. Finally, the best combination of raw mix design as per environmental sustainability point of view as well as the economic point of view has been suggested for the sustainable manufacturing of fiber cement roofing sheets.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"297 - 312"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139364287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relative Risks of Cardiopulmonary and Lung Cancer Mortality by PM2.5 Exposure in Ambient Air of Delhi Particularly During Smog Episode","authors":"Anchal Garg, N. Gupta, Arvind Kumar","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2023.2197849","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2023.2197849","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Background Delhi, the capital city of India has experienced the problem of the great smog during November since a long time. Adverse meteorological conditions, stubble burning, and the celebration of Diwali were considered as the major responsible factors for the smog episodes. This study was designed to identify the concentration and relative risks associated with the exposure of PM2.5 in ambient air of Delhi during the episodic events. Methods 24-h average ambient levels of PM2.5 were procured for the year 2015–2020. Relative risks of cardiopulmonary and lung cancer diseases associated with PM2.5 exposure have been estimated using a probabilistic approach of risk assessment. Findings The average relative risks (2015–2020) for lung cancer mortality (RR 2.15; 95% CI 2.13, 2.17., p < 0.001) were observed higher than cardiopulmonary mortality (RR 1.66; 95% CI 1.65, 1.67., p < 0.001). An attempt has been done to identify the effect of high exposure concentration on relative risks particularly during smog period. The estimated relative risks during November (2016–2018) for lung cancer mortality were ranged as 2.51–2.68 and cardiopulmonary mortality were ranged as 1.85–1.93. Conclusion Such high levels of associated relative risks during such episodes could be considered as an important additive hazard factor for overall mortality burden. Graphical Abstract Highlights PM2.5 produced during smog event has a serious impact on the respiratory and cardiopulmonary health, resulted in increment of relative risks; Relative risks of lung cancer mortality were higher in compare of cardiopulmonary mortality, suggesting more carcinogenic effects of fine particles on human health; The results of the study suggest that there is a strong effect of location, days and burning practices, when estimating air quality.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"205 - 222"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45897279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Indemnity Against Wind-Turbine Fires: An Estimate of the Cost of Overcoming Information Asymmetry","authors":"S. Srinivasan, Roshini Josepherson","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2023.2207857","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2023.2207857","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Individual wind energy generators and entire wind farms have grown larger in recent times; the larger among the machines are less easily accessible for preventive and corrective maintenance. A large proportion of wind farm assets remain uninsured against fire damage and insurance companies need to come up with effective mechanisms to elicit information relating to the fire risks faced by the underlying assets and then to design and deploy the means to absorbing and diversifying such risks. The present paper offers suggestions to acquire information to bridge the apparent information asymmetry and to defray the associated risks more efficiently.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"223 - 234"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41816316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Charging Ahead: Understanding the Potential Risks and Management Options for Battery Systems","authors":"Calie Gihl, Michael Miller, Matthew Taylor, A. Love","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2022.2159316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2022.2159316","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract As the once carbon-fueled world of energy turns to renewables, there is one component which is essential for developing robust and resilient systems: batteries. Through the last two centuries, batteries have been steadily improving in functionality, size, environmental impact, and safety. The market for battery use today is in the multi-hundred billion and anticipated to continue growing with the demand. As this ubiquitous nature of batteries grow – so do the prevalence of the associated risks they pose. The functionality of any battery system is a chemical reaction, and not only are these chemicals potentially toxic, but they are also inherently unstable. Throughout the life cycle of a battery, mismanagement of this delicate yet powerful technology can lead to costly business disruptions, potential harm to human health, or environmental damage. This paper seeks to identify the primary risks at each stage of a battery’s life cycle and understand how such risks are managed for the unique chemistries and operations.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"1 - 16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44509868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Clothes (Un)Make the Man: How the Textile Quota Phase-out Wears-out the Planet","authors":"Tal Avrhami","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2022.2160428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2022.2160428","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The textile sector is one of the most environmentally harmful industries in the world. From 1974-2004, trade in textiles was subject to quota-based restrictions that effectively limited global apparel production. Since these quotas were phased out in the early 2000s, global clothing production has roughly doubled. Despite this, there is currently no literature – legal or otherwise – assessing the environmental impacts of such a major change in global trade policy. This paper shows how the textile quota phase-out has enabled the ‘fast fashion’ phenomenon, and exacerbated the environmental consequences that accompany it. In addition, it assesses the legal viability of reintroducing some form of textile quotas under current international trade law. Based on this analysis, it concludes that reforms in trade-related policy and jurisprudence are urgently needed and ultimately inevitable.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"17 - 51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45634764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impediments to Environmental Forensics in the Implementation of Polluter Pays Principle in Nigeria’s Extractive Industry","authors":"Onyekachi Eni, M. U. Nnam, P. Okoli, E. Unuabonah","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2022.2160429","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2022.2160429","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The inability of environmental litigation plaintiffs to discharge the evidential burden of proof imposed on them often frustrate their attempts to obtain remedy for injuries suffered. Scientific evidence is an effective approach to aid victims of pollution ground their claims and help the court determine whether contested facts are proved or not. This article examines the factors that impede the deployment of environmental forensics in litigations affecting Nigeria’s extractive industry and recommends appropriate remedial interventions.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"52 - 72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42311923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Removal of Hazardous Lead and Copper Ions from Landfill Leachate Using Kaolinite for Preventing Groundwater Contamination","authors":"P. Kumari, A. Kaur, N. Gupta, R. Tanwar, Sudeep Asthana","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2022.2059211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2022.2059211","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The landfill leachate contains high level of heavy metals which ultimately contaminate either groundwater, surface water or both owing to infiltration and surface runoff. These heavy metals have no useful role in human life and may be toxic even at trace concentration and ultimately causes serious health concern. Thus the removal of heavy metals from landfill leachate is necessary and one of the effective ways to minimize the further contamination. In this article Kaolinite is used as an adsorbent to remove lead and copper ions through the batch adsorption process. The maximum removal efficiency of 81.96% was observed for lead and 57.58% for copper with 20 g/l of kaolinite. Thus, it can be observed that kaolinite has a good potential to be used for the removal of heavy metal ions from landfill leachate as it is cost effective, abundant and easily available adsorbent.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"35 1","pages":"184 - 204"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45549328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electric Vehicles Not Ready for Prime Time","authors":"Urs Broderick Furrer and, Sarah J. Lipnick","doi":"10.1080/10406026.2022.2071537","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10406026.2022.2071537","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract While Electrical vehicles have a place in our future, policy makers and automakers must first acknowledge that current EV technologies negatively impact the environment through resource depletion and water impacts in developing nations, that the minerals needed for current battery technologies are limited, and that there is a lack of consumer demand due to inconvenience and cost. This article focuses on these issues which lawmakers, policymakers, and the automotive industry must address.","PeriodicalId":11761,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Claims Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"267 - 280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44378299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}