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The U.S. Supreme Court & Environmental Law in 2024

Legal Planet

As we begin 2024, it’s useful to identify and assess the many environmental issues that the U.S. 22-1074 First up before the Court in 2024 is this “regulatory takings” case from California. Each of these matters will likely be decided by the end of June 2024. (Of County of El Dorado, California, U.S.S.C.

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“Major Questions” for Texas (and for the Environment)

Legal Planet

In rejecting EPA’s plan to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, the Court stated that “agency decisions of vast economic and political significance” (i.e., economic impacts, political significance), and when they identify a violation of the doctrine.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.8.24

PA Environment Daily

House next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- House Agency Budget Hearing Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq. Erie Area Is ‘Abnormally Dry’ Due To Lack Of Snow, Rain -- March 9 Pennsylvania Bulletin Now Available -- Spotlight PA: What To Know About Shapiro’s Proposed $10.3

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Livestock Operations Are Responsible for Over Half of California’s Methane Emissions—Why Won’t CARB Regulate Them?

Legal Planet

A 2016 statute, SB 1383 , limited the Board’s authority to enact regulations of methane emissions from livestock operations until January 1, 2024. What has not been abundant is the political will to enact these reforms, and CARB’s reluctance to initiate a rulemaking reflects this trend. To CARB, installing digesters is a win-win.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Recommendations to improve new scientific integrity policies A process President Biden launched during his first week in office aims to ensure all agencies adopt scientific integrity policies that prohibit improper political interference in scientific research and prevent the suppression or distortion of scientific information.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Recommendations to improve new scientific integrity policies A process President Biden launched during his first week in office aims to ensure all agencies adopt scientific integrity policies that prohibit improper political interference in scientific research and prevent the suppression or distortion of scientific information.

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.22.23 - Earth Day!

PA Environment Daily

Yaw Encourages Participation In National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 22 -- MCall: Earth Day: Your Guide To Events And Cleanups Around Lehigh Valley -- TribLive: Westmoreland Cleanways Accepting Many Types Of Plastics For Those Lacking Curbside Recycling -- TribLive: Etna Borough Council To Consider Plastic Bag Ban -- TribLive: Paper Not Plastic (..)

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