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US ESG roundup: Global standards and the Clean Air Act

Beautiful brunch of roses.
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ESG has not disappeared, it has reconfigured into enduring laws, regional pressure, and global nonbinding standards that continue to shape outcomes.

While headlines indicate a turn away from ESG, the reality is very different. Local issues and detail still matter, often more than broad policy statements. Laws that have already been created continue to function despite the pushback, including statutes such as the Clean Air Act.

At the same time, EU