ExxonMobil set back climate policy by decades
A year into US President George W. Bush's reign and the fruits of ExxonMobil's labours were already being felt. Nonetheless, the administration were not feeling confident of their ground.
Category Archives: Environmental Law
Dem lawmakers request Interior chief rescind order on ‘open science’
Four House Democrats, led by Rep. Raul Grijalva , the ranking member on the House Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to Zinke on Thursday urging him to rescind the Sept. 28 order that they worry will lead to gagging scientists.
Overnight Energy: Climate skeptic confirmed as DOJ environmental…
FORMER BP ATTORNEY CONFIRMED AS TOP US ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYER: The Senate voted Thursday to confirm a climate change skeptic and former industry attorney to lead the Department of Justice's environment division. Lawmakers voted 52 to 45 to confirm Jeffrey Bossert Clark to be the assistant attorney general for environment and natural resources.
Wheeler’s first big science test shows alignment with Pruitt agenda on EPA board appointments
Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks to staff at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 11, 2018 in Washington, DC. CREDIT: Mark Wilson/Getty Images Acting Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler appears to be continuing in the vein of his predecessor Scott Pruitt, after the official largely opted out of appointing scientists to an advisory panel on air pollution.
Third Circuit Holds Property Owner Liable Under CERCLA for Cleanup Costs Incurred Prior to Purchase
In a recent case , PA. Dep't of Envtl. Prot. v. Trainer Custom Chemical LLC , No.
Administration mum on climate change report as Trump says: a I want to look at who drew ita
The day after an international panel of scientists issued a stark warning about the short window in which world leaders can act to avoid catastrophic climate change, the president of the United States didn't comment on whether the U.S. accepts or will act on the findings. A panel of more than 90 scientists under the United Nations published a report warning that the world has about 12 years to drastically reduce carbon emissions before the impact of climate change could become irreversible.
Hostile Environment
In a ten-day span, three separate courts rejected Trump-administration deregulatory initiatives, in four separate cases. Though significant, these decisions were hardly unusual.
In boon for farmers, Trump to lift restrictions on ethanol
The Trump administration is moving to allow year-round sales of gasoline with higher blends of ethanol, a boon for Iowa and other farm states that have pushed for greater sales of the corn-based fuel.
Upcoming Supreme Court term lacking blockbusters
The list of cases pending on the Supreme Court 's calendar this year lacks blockbusters - but court-watchers say they're hopeful some of the big ones get added in before the end of the term. The justices convene their 2018-2019 session Monday with far more drama over who will be the ninth member of the court than over the cases already on the schedule.
Analysis of Water Contamination at Military Sites Finds Health Risks…
A Union of Concerned Scientists analysis released today highlights the significant health risks posed to military families and communities by a class of synthetic chemicals found in firefighting foam, nonstick cookware and other products. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are long-lasting compounds known to accumulate in the human body and environment, including water supplies.
EPA To Make RFS Waiver Info Public
The updated RFS website includes interactive and dynamic features that allow users to customize display of RIN information, feedstock type, and producer attributes. Over the past year, farmers and ethanol advocates alike have pressed the Environmental Protection Agency to be more transparent when it comes to Renewable Identification Number waivers for small refineries.
Dianne Feinstein: Why I’m voting ‘no’ on Brett…
Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein directs questions during the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation hearing of Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on September 5. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee entered the confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh with concerns about his record and his views. After four days of testimony and questions, those concerns remain - and in some cases have increased considerably.
EPA moves closer to rolling back Obama-era rules on methane
In this March 25, 2014 file photo, a worker adjusts pipes during a hydraulic fracturing operation at a well pad near Mead, Colorado. The Trump administration is moving to roll back Obama-era rules intended to reduce leaks of climate-changing methane from oil and gas facilities.
Pesticide Studies Won E.P.A.’s Trust, Until Trump’s Team…
Judge delivers victory to federal employee unions, overturning key parts of Trump executive orders - A federal judge set back the Trump administration's efforts to limit collective bargaining for 2.1 million federal employees and severely restrict the on-duty time union officials Allen Weisselberg, Top Trump Organization Official, Was Granted Immunity for Testimony - Federal prosecutors in Manhattan struck a deal earlier this summer with Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, granting him immunity for his grand jury testimony Clemson RAs freed from mandated 'commitment to social justice' - Clemson University has dropped its requirement that Resident Assistants "demonstrate a commitment to social justice" in order to qualify for the position.
Environmentalists raise concern over Kavanaugh
A conservative who would replace the more moderate Justice Anthony Kennedy, Kavanaugh has a record of slapping back Environmental Protection Agency regulations during his 12 years as a federal appeals court judge. Kavanaugh could shift the court to the right in many areas.
Top court nominee has long knocked back environmental rules NEW
Environmental groups were not going to be happy with anyone President Donald Trump picked for the Supreme Court.
Top court nominee has long knocked back environmental rules
Environmental groups were not going to be happy with anyone President Donald Trump picked for the Supreme Court . But the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh has them especially worried.
Experts question logic of Trump administration’s ‘low gas …
The Trump administration claimed Thursday that in addition to lowering the price of vehicles, it can save 12,700 lives by weakening Obama-era emissions standards for cars and trucks. But that estimate relies on assumptions that have been questioned by experts in and out of the federal government.
How your U.S. lawmaker voted
Here's how area senators voted on major issues in the week ending August 3. The House was in recess. Both chambers are in recess the week of August 6. Passage of $154.2 billion spending bill : The Senate on Aug. 1 passed, 92-6, a bill combining four of the 12 appropriations bills that fund the government into a package totaling $154.2 billion.
After Testy Deposition, Judge Orders Lawyers for Wachtell, Icahn Entity to Court
Amid a yearslong legal malpractice suit against Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz , lawyers for the storied New York firm and CVR Energy Inc., a Sugar Land, Texas-based company controlled by Carl Icahn, are now asking a federal judge to settle a heated deposition dispute in which the famed corporate raider bristled at Wachtell's questioning, leading to its abrupt end. "I don't think you have a right to come in and ask me questions.