For years, the expansion of existing industrial facilities or even just renewal of permits has required — first and foremost — compliance with applicable environmental laws, and in many cases has also involved local planning and community outreach. The Biden Administration, however, has introduced top-down policies regarding climate change and environmental justice that are changing the game in large and small ways. Firms looking to grow in this new climate need to take a broader view of the path toward permitting expansions and renewing existing permits. Continue reading >