ESA

JUNE 1, 2021

This bill responds to an executive order from President Trump to create a “schedule F” category for federal employees, who would be easier to fire. The scientific community opposed this executive order, over concerns that this category could be used fire scientists whose results contradict the preferences of political employees.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The plan must specifically address how EPA will consider the effects of Clean Air Act regulation on the coal industry. Texas Federal Court Ordered Jurisdictional Discovery in Exxon Case Against Massachusetts Attorney General, Citing Concern That State’s Investigation Was Undertaken in Bad Faith. Murray Energy Corp. McCarthy , No.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Environmental Progress

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

‘In fact, the Supreme Court didn’t grant movies First Amendment protection until 1952, ruling in a 1915 case that movies could “be used for evil” and thus could have their content regulated.’ ‘The Jennifer Mercieca of Texas A&M says fear is a powerful motivator in elections, it can unify a disparate base. That’s why we’re running.

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Politics 2017 Government 2022 54

Law Columbia

AUGUST 4, 2021

The First Circuit found that it had appellate jurisdiction even though the stay order was not a final decision because the stay order rendered Conservation Law Foundation “effectively out of court” due to the length of the stay and its indefinite nature. Conservation Law Foundation v. Exxon Mobil Corp. , 20-1456 (1st Cir.

2021 40

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Law Columbia

JULY 2, 2021

The conservation groups’ appeal of the district court decision is still pending, with the opening brief due on July 12. The Tenth Circuit directed the conservation groups “to address with specificity … whether this court has jurisdiction over their appeal.” Virginia Federal Court Said Challenge to NEPA Regulations Was Not Justiciable.

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2021 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 45

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

Federal Court Dismissed Challenge to Executive Order on Reducing Regulation. The court stated: “Any injury allegedly stemming from the prospect that the Executive Order has delayed the issuance of unspecified regulations relating to a broadly defined area of concern is too abstract and speculative to support standing.” Trump , No.

2018 40

2018 Clean Air Act Climate Change Endangered Species Act 40

Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2021

Department of Energy (DOE) rule adopted in December 2020 that created new product classes for short-cycle washers and dryers in the energy conservation program. Conservation Congress v. Wyoming Federal Court Allowed Conservation Groups and Business Coalition to Intervene in Cases Challenging Suspension of Oil and Gas Leasing.

2021 42

2021 Fossil Fuels Endangered Species Act Climate Change 42

Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

Circuit concluded that EPA had acted arbitrarily and capriciously in determining that the four elements of the regulations that had been stayed met these requirements. Two other states—Texas and North Dakota—filed an amicus brief supporting EPA; the petitioners opposed their participation on procedural grounds. Clean Air Council v.

2017 40

2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Renewable Energy 40