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September 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Among the arguments rejected by the court was the contention that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency erred by failing to consider the effects of climate change in its analysis of whether the project would violate state water quality standards. Rhode Island v. Shell Oil Products Co. , 19-1818 (1st Cir.). WildEarth Guardians v.

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July 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The third-party complaint asserted that while the plaintiffs’ claims were meritless, Statoil, “as well as potentially the many other sovereign governments that use and promote fossil fuels,” must be joined as third-party defendants. Chevron filed similar notices of withdrawal in other cases brought by California localities. June 25, 2021).

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ESA Policy News: November 8, 2021

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Countries pledge to combat deforestation, cut methane emissions, transition away from coal and more. More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. According to the government press release: “To better fulfill the conservation purposes of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the U.S.

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Policy News: November 22, 2021

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More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. This can include individuals from boundary organizations, government, professional societies, academia, industry, nonprofits, and more. NOAA and EPA – Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program: Proposal To Find That Ohio Has Satisfied Conditions on Earlier Approval.

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