National Law Center

JULY 29, 2025

Additionally, the Supreme Court found that when considering whether an agency’s NEPA report complies with the law, reviewing courts should grant “substantial deference” to the agency. National Environmental Policy Act NEPA was signed into law on January 1, 1970. More information on that is available here. Infrastructure Coal.

2013

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

Shapiro [PaEN] Lead Counsel On Court Cases Striking Down Provisions In Act 13 To Preempt Local Regulation Of Oil & Gas Operations Raises Concerns About Proposed Legislation Establishing A RESET Board To Site Large Energy Projects [PaEN] Gov. Shapiro Announces Amazon Plans To Invest $20 Billion In Pennsylvania For A.I.

Fossil Fuels

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in the Green Mountain State Written by Kathryn Keener and Diana Csank Cannabis laws are loosening, and recent legislative measures in some U.S. Both became classified Schedule I substances when President Nixon signed the Controlled Substance Act into law in 1970. Today, cannabis is poised for rescheduling.

Law

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

1 At The Southeast Agricultural Research Farm In Centre County [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valleys Wildlands Conservancy Highlights April Educational Programs; Tree Planting; Hikes; Summer Camps -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Its Spring! Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Recycling

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The groups, backed by several university scientists, sent a letter to Health Minister Mark Holland on Friday, asking him to put safeguards in place to ensure that impartial PMRA scientists can do their job in service of the public interest and prevent inappropriate industry influence in pesticide regulation.

Regulations

National Law Center

MAY 19, 2025

By Drew Viguet, NALC Communications & Special Projects Coordinator Whether youre researching estate planning, pesticide regulation, or water law, the National.

Law

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2025

These efforts have reduced the number of unsafe dams from 210 to just 66, with no loss-of-life dam failures since modern dam safety regulations were passed in 1978. billion to date for reclamation efforts. Over the past 30 years, DEP has reviewed more than 1,700 dam rehabilitation projects and removed over 560 dams.

Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

Since the 1800s, more than 760,000 oil and gas wells have been drilled in Pennsylvania-- many without documentation or regulation. During this visit, a Penn State Extension Educator will take pictures of the well to document its condition, as well as GPS coordinates. Click Here to download a flyer on the $100/well bounty program.

2025

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2025

The Penn State Extension , Penn States Center for Energy Law and Policy , and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will host an online Solar Law Symposium on August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Click Here to register and for more information.

Law

Scientific American

JUNE 17, 2025

But what’s enabled things to get this bad is a lack of regulation. Some new regulations are meant to make the industry more accountable. is “regulating the heck [out] of the fashion industry,” says Rachel Van Metre Kibbe , founder and CEO of advisory firm Circular Services Group, things in the U.S. and the U.S.

Upcycling

Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2025

The request follows similar initiatives at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Seas (ITLOS, see here and here ), the International Court of Justice (ICJ, see here and here ), and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR, see here ). 24, African Charter), the right to education (art.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

Since the 1800s, more than 760,000 oil and gas wells have been drilled in Pennsylvania—many without documentation or regulation. Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many other educational opportunities. September 25-- Penn State Extension Dive Deeper Summit For Water Educators. Read more here. Harrisburg.

Law

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

9, York County. -- Penn State Extension Home Garden News: Houseplant Master Class Webinar Series Available; Treen Tenders Training; Good Gardening Saturday Series -- Pike Conservation District: From Source To Sink - Groundwater Education Workshop Series Starts Jan.

Conservation

National Law Center

JUNE 10, 2025

However, the court disagreed, concluding that Swampbuster is a valid exercise of Congress’s spending power and that the law should be upheld. Under that process, NRCS will classify an area as being either a type of wetland, a converted wetland, or an area not subject to Swampbuster regulation. 3822 (a)(5). 5 U.S.C. §

2013

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2025

EHB Decision In her decision, Judge Wesdock of the Environmental Hearing Board explains, “The Department of Environmental Protection … has a duty to ensure that gas well permits are issued in accordance with the Oil and Gas Act and underlying regulations and in accordance with its constitutional duties under Article I, Section 27.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2025

Over 1st Quarter 2024; Price Of Natural Gas Increased 218% Over 1st Quarter 2024 Susquehanna River Basin Commission Renews 2 Shale Gas Water Withdrawal Projects PA Senate Republicans Move Bills To Roll Back Any State Regulations, Laws, Guidance At The Request Of Industry PUC Chairman Stephen M.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

Noon. -- DEP: Widespread Non-Compliance With Environmental Laws Continues In Conventional Oil & Gas Industry; 3,108+ Abandoned Wells; At Least 85% Conventional Well Owners Fail To Submit Production, Waste, Well Integrity Reports [PaEN] -- Rep. DEP Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board meeting.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

. -- The Governors Office published an updated agency-by-agency Regulatory Agenda in the February 15 PA Bulletin that lists regulations in development, an estimated schedule of consideration and opportunities for public comments. Youll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Read more here.

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 6, 2025

Although the US government knew the risks of radiation to humans, many Navajo miners were still sent into mines with poor ventilation and safety regulations skirted. He recommends using Navajo Fundamental Laws to guide policy development, making it more effective.

Radiation

ESA

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This meeting’s goal was to discuss the theoretical and practical framework of ecocide laws and to educate participants about their potential. A theoretical framework: criminal law vs. regulatory law Environmental laws exist, but most are regulatory in nature. A series of questions were posed: What is freedom?

Law

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2025

On February 28, ECOS also issued this statement on the reported 65% cut to the US Environmental Protection Agencys budget-- States carry out more than 90% of the nations federal environmental laws in communities around the U.S.,

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2025

Click Here for the EDF Blog post. Washington County [January 2025] -- Environmental Health Project Releases New White Paper: PA's Shale Gas - What We Can Do Now To Better Protect Public Health [PaEN] -- On Feb.

Ozone

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Google attached generative AI to its search function in mid-2024; Siri has been embedded in the iPhone since 2011; ChatGPT, popular in education and business settings, was released to the public in 2022. As of August 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investigating regulating TENORM, but no regulations have been made.

2011

Vermont Law

OCTOBER 31, 2024

law applies. From the territorial waters and up to 200 nautical miles is the exclusive economic zone where only a limited form of jurisdiction exists, primarily regulation of economic activities. Lastly, the Maritime Administration (MA) regulates and promotes the development of the U.S. merchant marine and shipping industry.

Ocean

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 1, 2025

Environmental justice, as defined by the EPA, is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, culture, national origin, income, or educational levels, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of protective environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

Government

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Dedication to upholding the Constitution and the Rule of Law is irrelevant. ENRD has a history of cultivating excellent attorneys, some of whom move on to advising and representing all manner of clients as lawyers in law firms, as in-house counsel for companies, and as staff in public service organizations. ENRD is expendable.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2025

Shippensburg University, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Host South Mountain Climate & Land Use Exploration For Educators August 13-- Senate and House Agricultural & Rural Affairs Committees Information Session At Penn State Ag Progress Days. Penn State Extension Wednesday Water Series Webinar - Understanding Your Home Water Test Results.

Clean Air Act

National Law Center

JULY 8, 2025

The webinar is the latest installment in the NALC’s “Western Water” Webinar Series, which highlights pressing water law issues in the Western United States. NALC Director Harrison Pittman said the “Western Water” Webinar Series plays an important role in sharing legal insight on water law across the country.

2013

A Greener Life

JANUARY 16, 2025

A natural resource under threat According to the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), wetlands cover 3% of Zimbabwe s area, while the country has seven Wetlands of International Importance. Longcheng Plaza, built on restricted wetlands in the Zimbabwean capital Harare. Photo credit:: Global Press / Alamy. says Kaharo.

Climate Change

Law Columbia

JULY 18, 2025

The Opinion responds to a 2023 request from Colombia and Chile, asking the IACtHR to clarify the scope of States’ obligations to address the climate emergency under international human rights law. Exposure to excessive heat compromises the body’s ability to regulate temperature , posing serious risks during pregnancy.

Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 15, 2025

Defending science is not just the responsibility of scientistsit requires collective action by policymakers, educators, advocates, and the public. Here are three critical concepts that everyone who recognizes the essential value of science should knowand be prepared to defend against bad-faith attacks. What is Best Available Science?

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 6, 2025

The EO also insists that the President and Attorney General provide authoritative interpretations of law. They give the White House the ultimate power in how federal agencies develop regulations, spend their money, and interpret the law, including independent regulatory agencies.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2025

Data Center At Panther Creek Waste Coal-Fired Power Plant In Carbon County [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: Proposed State Senate Bill To Fast Track Data Centers, Limit Local Zoning [ Senate Bill 939 ] [ PDF of Article ] -- ReedSmith Law Firm: The A.I. Data Center Hype -- Williamsport Sun Guest Essay: A.I.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

Scheduled For Change-Of-Plea Hearing In June On Federal Environmental Charges -- WHYY: Looming SEPTA Cuts Could Increase Climate Pollution In The Philly Area -- PUC PA OneCall Damage Prevention Committee Announces $160,425 In Penalties For Underground Utility Violations -- The Allegheny Front/PublicSourceorg: How Pittsburghs Alcoa Is Undermining A (..)

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

29 Webinar On Impact Of AI On Recycling Industry, Securing Information , 1:30 p.m. -- Penn State Extension Hosts 2 Educator Workshops Nov. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 17 -- Williamsport Sun: Oct. 17 National Hiking Day At Rider Park Will Offer Beautiful Views -- Oct.

Clean Energy

Law Columbia

MARCH 19, 2025

At a recent Columbia Law School colloquium, jointly sponsored by the Sabin Center and the Millstein Center, participants posed a foundational question: How do corporate law standards of fiduciary duty relate to what scientists call the climate emergency? [1] 5] Approximately two-thirds of U.S. 5] Approximately two-thirds of U.S.

Law

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 18, 2025

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Recycling