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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had failed to fulfill its non-discretionary obligation under Section 321(a) of the Clean Air Act to conduct evaluations of loss or shifts in employment that might result from implementation of the Clean Air Act. Murray Energy Corp. McCarthy , No. 5:14 -cv-39 (N.D.

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ESA Policy News: August 30, 2021

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New Mexico governor signs executive order creating a “30 by 30” conservation committee. The judge sided with conservation groups and ruled that the U.S. land conservation committee – KRQE. IUCN: The IUCN World Conservation Congress will take place from Sept. “Chuck” Sams to lead the National Park Service.

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July 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The Clean Air Act provision at issue authorizes small refineries to petition EPA “for an extension of the exemption … for the reason of disproportionate economic hardship.” The conservation groups’ appeal of the district court decision is still pending, with the opening brief due on July 12. Rocky Mountain Wild v.

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November 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Wisconsin Federal Court Dismissed Pro Se Lawsuit Claiming That Republican and Conservative Policies—Including Failure to Address Climate Change—Violated Plaintiff’s Rights. Murray Energy Sought Supreme Court Review of Fourth Circuit’s Dismissal of Clean Air Act Jobs Study Case. Department of Interior , No. Foster , No.

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Policy News: June 28, 2021

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Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell (D-WA) ’s Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act ( 1995 ), which reauthorizes the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. This fund supports about $650 million annually in fishery restoration and conservation programs, boating access and infrastructure and fish stocking programs.

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ESA Policy News: August 16, 2021

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Top Priorities : Conservation; drought and forest management to reduce carbon emissions and prevent wildfires. This division s responsible for criminal and civil cases to enforce environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Agriculture. Allocation : $135 billion. Chair : Sen.

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