Federal securities class action against company that produces a biodegradable plastic alternative for allegedly making false and misleading statements about the company, including by overstating the product's biodegradability in oceans and landfills.

Swanson v. Danimer Scientific, Inc.

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Rosencrants v. Danimer Scientific, Inc. - memorandum and order

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Rosencrants v. Danimer Scientific, Inc.

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Second Circuit Affirmed Dismissal of Greenwashing Securities Action Against Bioplastic Manufacturer

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Renewable energy means all forms of energy produced from renewable sources in a sustainable manner.

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Policy instruments are techniques or tools used by governing authorities to promote certain policies in order to achieve predetermined goals. Put simply, instruments are how a government tries to achieve its goals, with this taxonomy being focused on national policy instruments.

Risk is the potential for adverse consequences resulting from the dynamic interplay between (climate-related) hazards, exposure, and vulnerability of affected human or ecological systems.

Groups  of people who are adversely affected by climate change or the response to it

Area of the economy in which actors engage in identical or related activities.

The management and allocation of funds, assets and investments to meet various objectives

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