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Greenflation: Are Commodity Prices Actually Rising?

What impact does inflation have on environmental sectors? Economists have recently raised concerns about “greenflation,” a term coined to describe rising commodity prices associated with going green, due to a higher demand for sustainable materials. The implementation of more carbon-neutral regulation and increasing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices may contribute to these rising costs. On January 26, 2022, the Environmental Law Institute hosted leading experts for an in-depth economic discussion about greenflation, regulations, and ESG practices.

Natural Resources Defense Council v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The Ninth Circuit vacated EPA's denial of a petition to cancel the registration of the pesticide tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP). An environmental group petitioned the Agency to cancel the registration of TCVP for use in household pet products, and EPA denied the petition. The group argued the Agency erred...