Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 28, 2025

If project proponents go back to the drawing board a few times, or experience funding delays, or run afoul of the Clean Water Act or Endangered Species Act, that all takes place during the NEPA process.

Endangered Species Act

Law Columbia

JANUARY 21, 2025

The general thrust of these is to encourage the rapid development of fossil fuel resources and all associated infrastructure, and remove any regulatory obstacles; to reverse federal actions on climate change, energy efficiency, and environmental justice; and to prevent wind farms from being built on federal lands and waters.

Endangered Species Act

Circle of Blue

JULY 18, 2025

Millions of acres of flood-preventing wetlands that previously were protected under the Clean Water Act are now free to be developed for farming, industry, and residential development. The climate change hazards alone are self-evident. Similarly, auto tailpipe emissions limits are being relaxed.

Endangered Species Act

National Law Center

AUGUST 5, 2025

Truth in Labeling Law(suits) Research Fellows Rusty Rumley Solar Smarts Samantha Capaldo Samantha Mikolajczyk Bankruptcy Biofuels Biosecurity Biotechnology Business Organizations Carbon Checkoff Programs Climate Change Commercial Transactions Commodity Programs Conservation Programs Cooperatives Cottage Foods Country of Origin Labeling Crop Insurance (..)

2013

National Law Center

AUGUST 1, 2025

land on C-SPAN July 12 – Newton County Times – Legal experts to explore Western water markets during NALC webinar July 12 – Jonesboro Sun – NALC’s Pittman discusses foreign investments in U.S. Farmland July 11 – Stuttgart Daily Leader – NALC’s Pittman discusses foreign investments in U.S.

2013

National Law Center

JULY 31, 2025

Truth in Labeling Law(suits) Research Fellows Rusty Rumley Solar Smarts Samantha Capaldo Samantha Mikolajczyk Bankruptcy Biofuels Biosecurity Biotechnology Business Organizations Carbon Checkoff Programs Climate Change Commercial Transactions Commodity Programs Conservation Programs Cooperatives Cottage Foods Country of Origin Labeling Crop Insurance (..)

2013

Legal Planet

JUNE 27, 2024

My own priorities are public health, climate change, and preservation of biodiversity/ecosystems. Clean Water Act. This law has done a good job at cleaning up municipal and industrial water pollution. Endangered Species Act (ESA ). I included all laws passed in the U.S.,

Law

The Energy Law

MAY 24, 2023

The plaintiffs’ arguments centered mostly on the project’s impact on an endangered species, the North Atlantic right whale. BOEM approved the Construction and Operations Plan for the Vineyard Wind Project in July 2021, approximately 12 years after BOEM began evaluating the site for wind energy development.

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec. To Present Final Plan For Youghiogheny River Watershed Dec. 7 -- DEP Hosts Dec. 18 Hearing On Panther Creek Power Application To Burn Waste Tires In Carbon County -- DEP Invites Comments At Jan.

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

However, because these stumbling blocks arose out of water quality issues that are specific to fossil fuel pipelines, they are unlikely to affect electricity transmission. Nationwide Permit 12 (“NWP 12”) is a major piece of the regulatory puzzle for oil and gas pipelines as well as transmission.

Renewable Energy

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Climate change : The process by which the climate changes due to “forcings”. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) : Set up by the EPA to determine standards for clean water (part of the Clean Water Act).

Government

Law Columbia

AUGUST 6, 2024

In those two briefs, CARI argued that the motions for preliminary relief should be denied because impeding construction of the renewable energy facilities necessary to stop climate change, such as the Revolution Wind project, would not serve the public interest.

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec. 7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec. 7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec.

Conservation

ESA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

ESA and other scientific societies file brief arguing that the interpretation of the Clean Water Act is inherently founded on science. Call for climate and biodiversity experts to interact with the media. ESA seeks members willing to speak to the media ahead of international climate and biodiversity meetings.

2022

ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

Courts Federal judge blocks news Clean Water Act rule in Texas and Idaho. States Texas State Board of Education issues guidance encouraging schools to emphasize the “positive” aspects of climate change in textbooks. Julia Brownley (D-CA) introduced the Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act ( H.R.

2023

ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

million for PFAS clean-up. It also directs the Department of Defense to ensure that its core processes fully consider and make adjustments to account for climate change and ensure the climate resilience of DoD assets. The Environmental Protection Agency receives $100 million for air quality and climate research.

2021

ESA

MAY 31, 2023

In this issue: Supreme Court dramatically shrinks Clean Water Act’s reach Biden administration must now rework recent Clean Water Act regulations. Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Endangered Species Recovery Planning – U.S. enact the Environmental Justice Act this year?

2023

ESA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

EPA, Ruling Could Impact the Definition of “Waters of the U.S.”. ESA and other scientific societies file brief arguing that the interpretation of the Clean Water Act is inherently founded on science. Louisiana’s seafood culture at risk due to climate change, officials say – Nola.com. Executive Branch.

2022

Legal Planet

MAY 16, 2024

The Clean Water Act requires that industrial sources reduce their discharges, but it left two big questions unanswered: Would EPA or the states set the pollution limits? A contrary ruling would have gutted the statute, leaving water quality largely subject to state permit authorities. Train, 420 U.S. Hill, 437 U.S.

Law

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. climate litigation charts. HERE ARE THE ADDITIONS TO THE CLIMATE CASE CHART SINCE UPDATE # 149. With respect to climate change, the D.C.

2021

ESA

AUGUST 1, 2022

The initial list of societal challenges includes climate change and sustainability and inequitable access to education, opportunity or other services. This includes a $35 million increase for the Ecological Services for Endangered Species Act activities. The Coastal State Preparedness Act (H.R.

2022

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. climate litigation charts. HERE ARE THE ADDITIONS TO THE CLIMATE CASE CHART SINCE UPDATE # 126. and non-U.S. Supreme Court. 17-1258 (D.C.

2019

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. climate litigation charts. HERE ARE THE ADDITIONS TO THE CLIMATE CASE CHART SINCE UPDATE #130: FEATURED CASE. and non-U.S.

2020

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A federal judge overturns the Trump administration’s Clean Water Act definition. Bureau of Reclamation contributes $19 million for a Colorado River water conservation program. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes removing a notorious species from the threatened list. Endangered Species Act Removal.

Climate Change

ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

Jared Huffman (D-CA), sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, expressing their disappointment in the EPA’s January 2022 announcement to restart the Clean Water Act review process for protecting Bristol Bay, Alaska. Applegate is a career USGS employee who has served as the acting USGS director for the past year.

2022

ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Biden administration proposed repealing Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. Global Climate Talks Commence in Glasgow. World leaders, diplomats and members of civic society from across the world convened in Glasgow, Scotland for the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), Oct.

2021

ESA

JANUARY 31, 2022

Interior Department seeks nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory Council. Supreme Court to hear Clean Water Act case. UN seeks input about possible topics for the Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue. More News: Tightened federal water protections won’t slow some projects – Associated Press.

2022

ESA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

3277 ) to codify a Trump administration regulation that limited states’ ability to block fossil fuel projects under the Clean Water Act. The Atlantic humpback dolphin is a shallow water dolphin and is found off the coast of western African from Western Sahara to Angola. Trial of Harvard chemist poses test for U.S.

2021

ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Legislators provide $200 million to NOAA for weather, coasts, oceans and climate research, $100 million for NOAA competitive climate research grants and provides $100 million to NOAA for development and dissemination of climate science information products and services. Lawmakers also allocate $9.7 degrees Celsius. or WOTUS. “In

2021

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. climate litigation charts. HERE ARE THE ADDITIONS TO THE CLIMATE CASE CHART SINCE UPDATE # 107. and non-U.S.

2018

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Part 419 (under Clean Water Act) 40 C.F.R. Section 4 of the Executive Order directs agencies to use the emergency Army Corps permitting provisions to facilitate the Nations energy supply found in its regulations under section 404 of the Clean Water Act and section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.

Fossil Fuels

Acoel

JANUARY 21, 2025

The general thrust of these is to encourage the rapid development of fossil fuel resources and all associated infrastructure, and remove any regulatory obstacles; to reverse federal actions on climate change, energy efficiency, and environmental justice; and to prevent wind farms from being built on federal lands and waters.

Endangered Species Act

ESA

MAY 15, 2023

Federal Register Apply for a Badge to Attend COP28 as an Observer via ESA ESA is accepting expressions of interest from members to receive an ESA “observer status” badge to attend the Conference of Parties (COP) 28 Climate Change Conference, which will take place from Nov. 12 at the Expo City Dubai, UAE. All Senate Republicans and Sen.

2023

ESA

APRIL 27, 2023

Congress President Joe Biden vetoes measure to nullify the administration’s most recent Clean Water Act rule. Courts Climate lawsuit filed by Hawai’i teens advances in state courts. The Clean Water Act is a federal law that gives authority to states to protect the nation’s waters.

2023

ESA

APRIL 18, 2023

Courts Climate lawsuit filed by Hawai’i teens advances in state courts. The Clean Water Act is a federal law that gives authority to states to protect the nation’s waters. Pete Stauber (R-MN) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution nullifying a U.S. EPA case by early summer 2023. Forests: Reps.

2023

ESA

APRIL 3, 2023

Congress Senate votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule, Biden is expected to veto the measure. International UN General Assembly requests an advisory ruling from the International Court of Justice to clarify the legal obligations of countries to address climate change. Four Democratic Senators, Sens.

2023

ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

Congress House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule using the Congressional Review Act. Executive Branch USFWS proposes listing two populations of California spotted owl under the Endangered Species Act. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced a bill ( H.R.

2023