Fossil Fuel Regulation
/ˈfɒsəl ˈfjuːəl ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal framework governing the extraction, production, distribution, and use of fossil fuels to minimize environmental harm and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
The government passed new fossil fuel regulation to reduce carbon emissions from coal plants.
- (n.) Statutory or administrative rules designed to control or limit activities related to fossil fuel industries, including permits, emissions standards, and reporting requirements.
Fossil fuel regulation requires energy companies to monitor and report their greenhouse gas emissions annually.
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- fossil fuel regulation
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Commentary
Often overlapping with environmental and energy law, fossil fuel regulation is a critical area for addressing climate change concerns through legal mechanisms.
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