EPA’s power to curb greenhouse gases faces Supreme Court scrutiny -
Courthouse News Service – October 29 -
The Supreme Court announced last Friday that it will hear challenges brought by the states of West Virginia...more
Federal court rejects continued application of Trump-era water quality review rule pending adoption of alternative regulation -
Courthouse News Service – October 22 -
Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for...more
Biden administration to restore climate criteria to NEPA -
The New York Times – October 6 -
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced that it would restore climate change protections to the nation’s bedrock...more
10/11/2021
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U.S. to resume enforcement of unlawful bird deaths by industry -
Associated Press – September 29 -
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it will draft rules under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act over the next...more
10/1/2021
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Federal judge strikes down Trump rule governing water pollution -
The New York Times – August 23 -
In the latest episode of a long-running battle concerning the reach of federal jurisdiction over surface waters, Judge...more
9/3/2021
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In a first, U.S. declares shortage on Colorado River, forcing water cuts - The New York Times – August 16 - With climate change and long-term drought continuing to take a toll on the Colorado River, the federal Bureau of...more
8/20/2021
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As drought worsens, regulators impose unprecedented water restrictions on California farms -
Los Angeles Times – August 3 -
Amid intensifying drought, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) voted on Tuesday...more
8/6/2021
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Bay Area air quality regulators adopt stringent refinery particulate emissions standard -
Reuters – July 21 -
The governing board of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) on Wednesday adopted...more