Legal Planet
JUNE 30, 2022
In 2011, in AEP v. 410 (2011). In AEP , 8 states (including California – I was counsel of record) sued the 7 largest owners of coal fired power plants for public nuisance resulting from emissions of greenhouse gases from their power plants. Now, in West Virginia v. Connecticut , 564 U. Post, at 20. Download as PDF.
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. SB 6 and AB 2011 enable residential development in zones where office, retail, or parking are a principally permitted use.
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Corp Watch
JANUARY 23, 2024
Exxon agrees to $1 million fine over 2011 Yellowstone River oil spill Reuters | June 5, 2019 Exxon Mobil Corp has agreed to pay a $1 million civil penalty to settle U.S. charges involving a 2011 pipeline rupture that spilled oil into the Yellowstone River in Montana. Environmental Impacts Three Exxon refineries top the list of U.S.
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Exxon agrees to $1 million fine over 2011 Yellowstone River oil spill Reuters | June 5, 2019 Exxon Mobil Corp has agreed to pay a $1 million civil penalty to settle U.S. charges involving a 2011 pipeline rupture that spilled oil into the Yellowstone River in Montana. Environmental Impacts Three Exxon refineries top the list of U.S.
Law Columbia
JULY 2, 2021
Bureau of Land Management failed to take a hard look at the indirect and cumulative impacts of greenhouse gases associated with a coal lease that authorized expansion of a coal mine. ruled in 2019 that BLM had failed to adequately assess the potential impacts of greenhouse gas emissions for certain oil and gas leases in Wyoming.
Law Columbia
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
The plaintiffs alleged that Peabody (and a number of other fossil fuel companies) caused greenhouse gas emissions that resulted in sea level rise and damage to their property. Circuit Stayed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Truck Trailers.
CEQA Developments
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
City of Rocklin (2011) 197 Cal.App.4th Citing Clover Valley Foundation v. 4th 200, 243; CEQA Guidelines, § 15064.7.). While TRPA had “jurisdiction by law” in that it exercises authority over resources affected by the project, it was not a responsible agency.
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