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Comments to OSHA on Proposed Heat Protections for Workers (EDF)

These comments support the Heat Injury Proposal as a critical step in OSHA’s efforts to develop strong heat stress and injury prevention standards to protect workers. As OSHA acknowledges in its proposed rule, heat is the leading cause of death among all weather-related phenomena in the United States. Establishing robust…
Gabrielle Stephens, Stephanie Jones and Peter Zalzal
January 14, 2025
Adaptation as Risk ManagementAgency FilingEnvironmental JusticeRisk Management

Comments to OSHA on Proposed Heat Protections for Workers (Institute for Policy Integrity)

In these comments, we urge the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to finalize its proposed heat protections for workers (the Proposed Rule). OSHA’s analysis shows that the Proposed Rule is cost-justified and will result in significant health and safety benefits, particularly among groups more likely to labor under high…
Dena Adler, Bridget Pals, Jason Schwartz and Mythili Vinnakota
December 20, 2024
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Webinar: Innovative Insurance Solutions for a Climate Resilient Future

Climate change-driven events — such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and wildfires — pose a direct threat to the health and safety of individuals and communities. But beyond the immediate physical impacts, these events also jeopardize the financial stability of communities across the U.S., disrupting markets and local economies. This…
Carolyn Kousky and Stephanie Jones
November 22, 2024
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Comments on the National Flood Insurance Program: Standard Flood Insurance Policy, Homeowner Flood Form

The Federal Emergency Management Program (FEMA) proposed a rule to revise the Standard Flood Insurance Policy (SFIP) under the National Flood Insurance Program. The proposed reforms take important steps to: 1) increase transparency and clarity for policyholders; 2) build resilience through investment in flood mitigation; 3) expand coverage options; and…
Carolyn Kousky, Karina French and Talley Burley
May 31, 2024
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An Investor Guide to the SEC Rule on Climate-Related Disclosures

On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a final rule for “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.” The rule requires covered companies to disclose certain types of climate-related information, bringing climate risk disclosure on par with other financial reporting requirements for publicly traded…
Stephanie Jones, Andrew Howell, Guillaume Morauw, Marie Li, Maximilian Schreck and Gabrielle Stephens
March 18, 2024
Adaptation as Risk ManagementBlog/News ArticleEnergy RegulationRisk ManagementState Energy Regulation

Announcing the Electric Resilience Toolkit

This blog introduces the Electric Resilience Toolkit, a platform designed to provide engagement-focused information for use directly in regulatory proceedings to support well-designed climate resilience planning by electric utilities. The toolkit is available at: https://www.icrrl.org/electric-resilience-toolkit/
Romany Webb, Noha Haggag and Michael Panfil
June 16, 2022
Adaptation as Risk ManagementAgency FilingEnvironmental JusticeFinancial DisclosureFinancial RegulationRegulatory ActivitiesRisk Management

Comments to the FDIC on Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions

These comments to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) support the FDIC's draft principles on banks' management of climate-related financial risks, and offer recommendations for the FDIC as it continues building on these principles with more detailed guidance. The comments recommend that the FDIC consider: (1) providing more detail on…
Stephanie Jones, Michael Panfil, Jack Lienke and Bridget Pals
June 3, 2022
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Comments to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Climate Impact Analysis in Natural Gas Project Reviews

These comments recommend that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) supplement its draft policy statement on natural gas project reviews with additional guidance on the evaluation of climate impacts on projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Holistic, specific, and actionable climate impact analysis is necessary to meet NEPA’s…
Michael Panfil and Stephanie Jones
April 25, 2022