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The Supreme Court’s Top-10 Environmental Law Decisions

Legal Planet

What are the most important Supreme Court decisions in environmental law? Unless the Court moderates its views, future regulations will face tough sledding. The Clean Water Act requires that industrial sources reduce their discharges, but it left two big questions unanswered: Would EPA or the states set the pollution limits?

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Change Is in the Air: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Endangered Species Act and the Biden Administration

Arnold Porter

The Biden Administration has signaled that it will be rolling out significant changes related to the interpretation and enforcement of key provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Endangered Species Act. N: See United States v. CITGO Petroleum Corp. ,

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Endangered Northern Long Eared Bat is a Victim of Biodiversity Degradation

Greenbuilding Law

Less than a week before the effective date of the uplisting of the northern long-eared bat from threatened to endangered under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. The is no question that existing government regulation in the U.S. The northern long-eared bat was listed as threatened in 2015.

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Policy News: June 14, 2021

ESA

US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. For the time being, no regulation is on the books, and extended delay might prompt legal action from environmentalists. Senate holds confirmation hearing for Bureau of Land Management director nominee. Executive Branch. International.

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The impact of the Trump administration on the environment

Our Environment

They commenced the roll-back of over 100 environmental regulations by the EPA [1] , saw a 30-year low in criminal prosecution by the EPA [2] , and sought to radically change the US narrative on climate change, its causes and importance. Trump also changed how the “Migratory Bird Treaty Act” was interpreted. .” Keyes, et al.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework. Sponsored Content.

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Policy News: July 1, 2022

ESA

Biden administration repeals definition of habitat under the Endangered Species Act. Environmentalists hope new Maryland law will reduce nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Senate Committee advances NOAA nomination. Executive Branch. Supreme Court narrows ruling regarding tribal jurisdiction in Oklahoma.

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