Norton council declines to waive readings on Norton Energy Storage mine amendment amid liability, inspection concerns Councilors debated a proposed amendment to the Norton Energy Storage agreement that would extend the time before a subsurface mine transfers to the city; several members said unknown environmental and insurance risks require more study and the council voted not to waive further readings.

Norton City Council faces a critical decision as they debate extending the deadline for a subsurface mine transfer, raising concerns about environmental risks and community safety.

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#OH #CommunityEngagement #UrbanPlanning #EnvironmentalLiability #CitizenPortal

Liability estimates:

The outstanding #environmentalliability (i.e. estimated cost still needed to clean up all the inactive / abandoned wells, pipelines/facilities, reclamation etc.) is still large — in the ballpark of $33-$36 billion in recent reports.

Oil sands cleanup costs have soared from $30B to $57B in just three years—without clear answers why. With tailings ponds still unsolved, the true price of reclamation remains a big, costly question mark.  #CleanupCosts #EnvironmentalLiability #TailingsPonds #Reclamation

WHO WILL FUND THE ORPHANS? Alberta’s Orphan Fund is underfunded. Industry or taxpayers—who pays? That’s potentially $25,000 per Albertan. ⚠️ Did You Know? Alberta’s oil and gas liabilities could reach $120 billion—that’s $25,000 per Albertan. Image shows two sad-faced LEGO figures labeled "ORPHAN" standing in front of an orange prairie sunset. A pipeline valve replaces the top of their heads.

STILL LEAKING. CH₄ METHANE ⚠️ Did You Know? Alberta has 100,000+ unplugged wells. A few emit more methane than 100 combined. Methane: 80× stronger than CO₂. Bigger risk. Image shows a single sad LEGO figure labeled "ORPHAN" with a valve on its head, standing in front of silhouetted pumpjacks at sunset. A green gas cloud labeled CH₄ (METHANE) rises from its head.

As Smith pushes the Alberta Next panel and manufactured “consultation,” deeper problems are ignored—like 100,000+ leaking wells and $120B in oilpatch cleanup costs. That’s $25,000 per Albertan.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #OrphanWells #UCP #AlbertaNext #EnvironmentalLiability

Connecticut passes legislation on environmental liability for South Meadows site Connecticut limits liability for environmental issues related to South Meadows site development.

Connecticut has taken a bold step by passing new legislation that limits liability for environmental concerns tied to the South Meadows site development.

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#CT #LegislativeReform #SiteDevelopment #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalLiability

2/8 The Mine Financial Security Program collects deposits to cover remediation costs after oilsands operations close. ACFN calls it "grossly inadequate," with members living downstream from mining sites.
#MFSP #EnvironmentalLiability
#ABpoli #ABleg

Oakwood prepares to build 24 housing units amid environmental and financing challenges Oakwood confirms commitment to construct 24 housing units while navigating environmental liabilities and financing

Oakwood is ready to build 24 new housing units in Lake County, but environmental hurdles and financing complexities could threaten this much-needed project.

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#LakeCounty #CO #EnvironmentalLiability #AffordableHousing #CitizenPortal

Senate Bill 149 addresses greenhouse gas emission liabilities and climate change damages Senate Bill 149 defines responsible parties for significant greenhouse gas emissions and liability.

Maryland's Senate Bill 149 is poised to revolutionize climate accountability by demanding major greenhouse gas emitters pay for their environmental impact, but will it spark the change we need?

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#MD #EnvironmentalLiability #ClimateAccountability #SustainableLegislation