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The Top-Ten Lower Court Decisions on Environmental Law

Legal Planet

Natural Resources Defense Council v. The issue was whether state plans under the Clean Air Act only need to prevent violation of national air quality standards, or whether they must prevent deterioration in areas where the air is already cleaner than the standards. Atomic Energy Commission (1971).

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Federal Court Finds Swampbuster Constitutional

National Law Center

Swampbuster is implemented by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (“NRCS”). In other words, the Fifth Amendment establishes that the federal government may not “take” private property without providing the owner with appropriate compensation. 5 U.S.C. § The plaintiff in CTM Holdings, LLC v.

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‘Most Momentous Day’ in EPA History? Spare Me.

Circle of Blue

This month, in a series of despicable announcements, the EPAs newest senior leader set out to end the federal governments essential role in conserving natural resources and scrubbing poisons from air and water. Apparently Zeldin takes no pride in his home countys role in making America cleaner, greener, and safer.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Resource Roundup

National Law Center

The new law includes several provisions typically associated with the Farm Bill, the omnibus spending bill that governs various agricultural and food programs in the United States. The OBBBA includes provisions related to agricultural commodity programs, nutrition programs, tax policies, and conservation programs.

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U.S. Energy Industry Trends To Watch In A 2025 Trump Presidency

Legal Planet

Energy investments from Indiana to India and Texas to Thailand depend on liberal policies for the movement of more than equipment and natural resources. When investors fear (rightly or wrongly) that a national government is unpredictable, biased, chaotic, or corrupt, perceived political risk chills investment.

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171 News Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 171 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Nutrition Title

National Law Center

It has been informally referred to as the “ One Big Beautiful Bill Act ,” or “OBBBA.” Currently, the federal government pays fully for the cost of SNAP benefits, and the USDA and states split the costs of administering the program.