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Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3 Million Highlight Big Shale Gas, Related Petrochemical Industry Compliance History In Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

Read more here ] The Grand Jurys two-year investigation uncovered systematic failure by government agencies in overseeing the fracking industry and fulfilling their responsibility to protect Pennsylvanians from the inherent risks of industry operations. million in restitution for Pennsylvania landowners. Read more here.]

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of EPA’s 2024 Vehicle Emissions Standards

Law Columbia

The Sabin Centers brief underscores the essential role local governments play in addressing the climate crisis, highlighting their frontline position in mitigating and managing climate impacts. In particular, the Vehicle Standards are a boon to the public health of disadvantaged communities situated near major roadways.

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Trump 2.0, Day One: Considerations for Cities and Community Partners

Law Columbia

Still, they set in motion a range of near- and medium-term actions that the Trump administration will take to undercut the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), eliminate the Justice40 commitment, and roll back other federal climate and clean energy programs. Still, broader uncertainty around tax credits remains. In addition to EO No.

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Sabin Center Submits Comment Letters on EPA’s Proposed Repeal of Power Plant GHG Emission Standards

Law Columbia

EPA’s 2024 Rule Under section 111 of the Clean Air Act, EPA must establish standards of performance for certain categories of stationary sources that “cause[ ], or contribute[] significantly to, air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.”

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Sabin Center Files Two Amicus Briefs Supporting EPA’s 2024 Power Plant Rules

Law Columbia

The Sabin Center’s two briefs highlight (1) the crucial role that local governments play in responding to the climate crisis and how EPA’s Power Plant Rules support local climate action; and (2) the maturity of CCS technology which will allow EPA’s standards to be met at power plants. billion metric tons of carbon pollution through 2047.

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100 Days of Trump 2.0: Considerations for Cities and Community Partners

Law Columbia

The first 100 days of the second Trump administration have proved volatile for local governments working to advance ambitious climate action. Several preliminary injunctions may apply to grants and other forms of federal financial assistance that flow to or impact local governments.

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President Trump’s Cabinet of Polluters, Frackers and Climate Crisis Deniers Rushes to Gut Protections

Union of Concerned Scientists

Also last week, the news broke that Zeldin is urging the White House to strike down the 2009 EPA finding that global warming gases endanger public health and the environment. Many other states in recent years have decided they would follow Californias standards, as they are allowed to under the Clean Air Act.