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October 2019 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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In addition, the court rejected the contention that the Clean Air Act or foreign affairs doctrine completely preempted the plaintiffs’ claims and also indicated that federal common law would not provide a basis for complete preemption. Court Dismissed Counterclaims in Climate Scientist’s Defamation Lawsuit.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Arizona Court Ordered Production of Climate Scientists’ Emails Under Arizona’s Public Records Law. Energy & Environment Legal Institute v. ExxonMobil Corp. applied federal common law. California Department of Food & Agriculture , No. 34-2015-80002005 (Cal. judgment Feb. 22, 2018; consolidated ruling Jan.

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May 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The court described the concerns that led to policies favoring use of renewable energy sources, including oil and gas shortages and global climate change, and said these policies were “chosen by the policy makers in our Legislature and … cemented in Kansas law.” s decision not to participate in the Paris Agreement.

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August 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Energy Policy Advocates v. Court Said Climate Scientist Provided Sufficient Evidence of Actual Malice for Blog Authors but Not for Publisher. The plaintiffs contended that the defendants should have evaluated a no-action alternative’s climate effects and effects on onshore renewable energy. July 15, 2021).

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