On June 18, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two decisions that clarify a deceptively simple question under the Clean Air Act: Where should lawsuits challenging EPA actions be filed? The rulings – EPA v. Calumet Shreveport...more
A high-stakes environmental trial is unfolding in New Jersey, where the state is taking on E.I. DuPont de Nemours and its related entities over widespread PFAS contamination at the former Chamber Works facility in Salem...more
As we reflect on environmental stewardship this week, the accelerating loss of biodiversity remains one of the most critical challenges facing our planet. Healthy ecosystems provide essential services – clean air and water,...more
In a landmark decision, a North Dakota jury has ordered Greenpeace to pay over $660 million in damages to Energy Transfer, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). This verdict stems from Greenpeace’s involvement...more
3/28/2025
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Contamination ,
Dakota Access Pipeline ,
Damages ,
Energy Projects ,
Environmental Litigation ,
First Amendment ,
Free Speech ,
Greenpeace ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Water Pollution
Environmental groups are once again urging the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expedite its re-evaluation of atrazine, a widely used herbicide with significant...more
Offshore wind energy is rapidly emerging as a critical component of the global transition to renewable energy sources. Harnessing the vast wind resources available at sea offers significant potential for reducing greenhouse...more
1/31/2025
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Davis-Bacon Act ,
Endangered Species Act (ESA) ,
Environmental Policies ,
Federal Power Act ,
FERC ,
Jones Act ,
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) ,
Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) ,
NEPA ,
Offshore Wind ,
Renewable Energy
In a significant development for environmental law and state autonomy, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently declined to review whether the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to...more
12/20/2024
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Automotive Industry ,
California ,
Clean Air Act ,
Compliance ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
National Emissions Standards ,
Pollution Control ,
SCOTUS ,
Waivers