Supreme Court’s limitation on wetlands protection will make flooding worse
In Sackett vs. EPA, the high court rolled back protections for nature’s first line of defense.
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The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate
Oil companies asked the Supreme Court to block state courts from considering them liable for climate-related damages.
How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future
New EPA rules are examples of the administration’s 'if you don’t have the facts, argue the law' approach.
Trump’s climate policy rollback plan relies on EPA rescinding its 2009 endangerment finding – but will courts allow it?
The reversal of the finding must be justified by a thorough scientific review and not just be political posturing.
Who protects Florida’s wetlands when federal protections fade?
In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision, Florida's laws matter more than ever.
Why we need environmental regulations
Many people are unaware of the impact of environmental laws, making it easier to push for deregulation.
Supreme Court changes the game on federal environmental reviews
There is a new interpretation of a law requiring federal agencies to document the environmental effects of proposed actions.
Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future
Concerned people and groups continue to file climate-related lawsuits across the country and around the world.
Forget the feds under Trump: State courts can make climate polluters pay
Recent legal developments are encouraging in holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change.
Supreme Court could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews
Less consideration could be given to how projects would contribute to climate change.