Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 6, 2023

The Supreme Court’s ruling was sadly predictable given that Alito wrote long ago that, as far as he was concerned, the EPA can step in to protect water only “when a pollutant is discharged directly from a point source to navigable waters.”

Clean Water Act 253

Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 2015 253

Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In the United States, excess nutrients build up in waterways from Lake Erie to the Gulf of Mexico, precipitating algae outbreaks that kill fish, close public drinking water utilities, and pollute water. Environmental Protection Agency is undertaking a mandatory review of federal drinking water standards, due in 2023.

2016 364

2016 Regulations 2011 Environmental Protection 364

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 19, 2022

Outside of bird protection acts of the early 20 th century, protections for water, air and the atmosphere are a late 20 th -century development, created in the wake of Rachel Carson’s 1962 treatise on pesticides, Silent Spring. Justice Alito has displayed similar cynicism about water protection.

Carbon Dioxide 255

Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels 255

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Cuyahoga fire, along with a major oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara that same year, galvanized national attention and led to the first Earth Day, a slew of new air and water protection laws, and the creation of new federal departments to administer them, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Clean Water Act 275

Clean Water Act Carbon Dioxide Clean Air Act Climate Change 275

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As the world ran almost entirely on coal power at that time (and later on petroleum fossil fuels), it was quite clear that coal was not an infinite resource, and some scientists pleaded in the countries of most heavy use to take steps to limit mining and burning. It is not technically a subcategory of the science of conservation.

Conservation 52

Conservation Law Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 52

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Funded by the Erb Family Foundation and the Joyce Foundation, the project comes on the 50 th anniversary of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, a high point of environmental diplomacy, and the U.S. Clean Water Act, a pivotal piece of American environmental law. There are many others. In 2009, the U.S.

Clean Water Act 361

Clean Water Act 2017 2010 Conservation 361

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Fourth Circuit Declined to Stay Remand Order in Baltimore’s Climate Case Against Fossil Fuel Companies; Companies Sought Stay from Supreme Court. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule repealing the Clean Power Plan and finalizing the final Affordable Clean Energy rule in its place. FEATURED CASE.

2019 40

2019 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Greenhouse 40

Circle of Blue

MARCH 20, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency took an initial step to control toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water. House Republicans introduced their signature legislation for the session, the Lower Energy Costs Act. The bill includes language that would narrow the application of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.

Regulations 130

Regulations Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels Government 130

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

New Jersey Federal Court Remanded Hoboken’s Climate Case Against Fossil Fuel Companies to State Court. As a threshold matter, the court found that it would not be prudent to wait for federal courts of appeal to issue decisions in fossil fuel companies’ appeals of remand orders in other climate change cases.

2021 40

2021 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Fossil Fuels 40

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 26, 2023

Some members of Congress are mainly interested in speeding up permitting to undermine bedrock environmental protections and boost fossil fuel development, the exact opposite of what we need. Think back to the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency, which was forced by law to regulate carbon emissions.

Environmental Protection 215

Environmental Protection Electricity Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 215

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The federal district court for the Northern District of California denied Oakland’s and San Francisco’s motions to remand their climate change public nuisance lawsuits against five major fossil fuel producers to state court. Based Fossil Fuel Companies Filed Motions to Dismiss New York City’s Climate Change Lawsuit.

2018 40

2018 Clean Air Act Climate Change Endangered Species Act 40

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 26, 2023

This is the first story in a series of reports from the Great Lakes News Collaborative that will investigate contemporary water pollution challenges in the Great Lakes region. You can think of chloride as a permanent pollutant in the water,” said Christe Alwin of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Clean Water Act 363

Clean Water Act Law Regulations 2019 363

Columbia Climate Law

MAY 8, 2020

Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2018 rule in which EPA decided to expand the D.C. The court said that having remanded to the Corps for consultation under the Endangered Species Act, it was not necessary to determine whether the Corps “made a fully informed and well-considered decision” under NEPA and the Clean Water Act.

2020 40

2020 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Greenhouse 40

Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

Army Corps of Engineers’ motion to hold in abeyance a case challenging the Trump administration’s rules defining “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. Maryland County Filed Climate Change Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies and Trade Group. Seven weeks after the U.S. 20-17367 (9th Cir.

2021 40

2021 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Endangered Species Act 40

Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2021

In Baltimore’s Climate Case Against Fossil Fuel Companies, Supreme Court Held that Appellate Review of Remand Order Extends to All Grounds for Removal. The fossil fuel companies removed the case in March 2021, citing five grounds for removal, including the federal officer removal statute. In a 7-1 decision, the U.S.

2021 42

2021 Fossil Fuels Endangered Species Act Climate Change 42

ESA

MAY 4, 2023

State and local waterway protections benefit communities by improving flood control, replenishing groundwater reserves, protecting biodiverse habitats, and supporting the maintenance of thriving outdoor spaces that everyone can enjoy. The Clean Water Act is a federal law that gives authority to states to protect the nation’s waters.

2023 87

2023 2024 2022 Natural Resources 87

Law Columbia

AUGUST 4, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue a decision on Exxon’s application to renew the NPDES permit, which had expired in 2014. Circuit Said EPA Endangered Species Determinations for 2019 Renewable Fuel Rule Were Arbitrary and Capricious. Circuit largely rejected challenges to the U.S. Rhode Island v. 19-1818 (1st Cir.).

2021 40

2021 Climate Change Paris Agreement 2019 40

Law Columbia

APRIL 23, 2021

On April 1, 2021, a unanimous Second Circuit panel dismissed a lawsuit filed by New York City against a handful of fossil fuel companies seeking damages for climate change harms under state public nuisance and trespass law. The opinion and other case materials are available here.) See 16 U.S.C.

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Climate Change Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels 98

Circle of Blue

MARCH 6, 2023

By the Numbers $2 Billion : Infrastructure law funding made available to small, rural, and disadvantaged communities to remove emerging contaminants from drinking water. Environmental Protection Agency ordered water utilities to report on their plans to prevent hackers from disrupting their operations.

Clean Water Act 162

Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels 2025 Natural Resources 162

Circle of Blue

JUNE 1, 2021

The EPA says it will revise Trump-era changes to Clean Water Act permitting that centered on energy infrastructure. Senate Republicans increase water spending in their infrastructure counteroffer. The Bureau of Reclamation cuts Central Valley Project water allocations in California. The Rundown. News Briefs.

Clean Water Act 200

Clean Water Act Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 2015 200

Law Columbia

JULY 2, 2021

Supreme Court denied fossil fuel companies’ petition for writ of certiorari seeking review of the Ninth Circuit’s decision reversing the district court’s 2018 denial of Oakland’s and San Francisco’s motions to remand their climate change nuisance cases to California state court. DECISIONS & SETTLEMENTS. On June 14, 2021, the U.S.

2021 45

2021 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 45

Circle of Blue

APRIL 11, 2022

NOAA funds a water resources research institute focused on predictive modeling and public communication. Environmental Protection Agency — with much of the bump going to water programs. Environmental Protection Agency budget that the White House is seeking for fiscal year 2023. By the Numbers.

Fossil Fuels 246

Fossil Fuels Clean Water Act Environmental Protection Regulations 246

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. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other governmental entities to allow continued enforcement of environmental laws related to ongoing mining operations.

2017 40

2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Clean Water Act 40

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Tenth Circuit Vacated Extensions of Small Refinery Exemptions from Renewable Fuel Mandates. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) orders granting three petitions for extensions of small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel standards. Chao , No. 1:19-cv-02826 (D.D.C.). The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated U.S.

2020 40

2020 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Greenhouse 40

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 25, 2021

A federal district court strikes down Trump-era Clean Water Act rule related to state reviews. The EPA’s internal watchdog will begin investigating whether states are providing enough subsidies to poor communities via a major drinking water loan program. Federal Court Tosses Trump Clean Water Act Ruling.

Politics 162

Politics Clean Water Act Climate Change Fossil Fuels 162

ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Canada and other countries pledged to stop public financing of fossil fuel projects abroad by the end of 2023. New court ruling clears path for Bristol Bay Clean Water Act protections – National Fisherman. EPA – Draft FY 2022-2026 Environmental Protection Agency Strategic Plan. 15, 2021.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Technology Technology 98

ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

Climate: The Environmental Protection Agency does not list a timetable to act on a new carbon dioxide rule for existing power plants. The agenda notes DOE is preparing a major rulemaking to reduce the use of fossil fuels in federal buildings — an implementation of a 2007 law.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Ocean Climate Change 98

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 19, 2016

At a recent victory tour rally in West Allis, Wisconsin President-elect Trump succinctly stated his energy policy: “On energy we will cancel the restrictions on the destruction of American energy, including shale, natural gas and clean beautiful coal.”. [1]. into the atmosphere each year, with no end in sight.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Air Act 40

ESA

APRIL 3, 2023

Congress Senate votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule, Biden is expected to veto the measure. The Biden administration said that rule aims to create a ‘durable’ definition of the Waters of the U.S. The Biden Clean Water Act rule was released in late December and the rule was originally set to take effect in late March.

2023 75

2023 Ocean Clean Water Act Conservation 75

ESA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Nominations: President Biden nominated Christopher Frey to be the Environmental Protection Agency’s assistant adminstrator for research and development. WHO slashes guideline limits on air pollution from fossil fuels – The Guardian. Hawaii Wildlife Fund. More News: Peru’s new president is controversial.

2021 98

2021 Climate Change 2019 Technology 98

ESA

JULY 1, 2022

Supreme Court will hear Clean Water Act case in October 2023. The Ecological Society of America, representing 8,000 research ecologists and environmental scientists, is greatly concerned about the recent United States Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. US Environmental Protection Agency case.

2022 52

2022 Endangered Species Act Ocean Regulations 52

ESA

JUNE 1, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency. This includes $936 million for a new Accelerating Environmental and Economic Justice initiative. Nations Must Drop Fossil Fuels, Fast, World Energy Body Warns – The New York Times. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Overall, President Biden requested $6.9

2021 52

2021 Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels 2026 52