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Unpacking the legal justification for Trump’s attack on the foundation of U.S. climate regulations
The 2009 "endangerment finding" has been used to justify key climate regs. Relying on recent SCOTUS decisions, Trump says the EPA has overstepped its…
Aug 4
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June 2025
Can environmental law stop Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ ICE detention center in the Everglades?
Environmentalists claim the Trump administration is violating federal environmental law and putting endangered bats and panthers at risk.
Jun 27
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Supreme Court clears way for Texas nuclear waste site, decides Clean Air Act venue disputes
A quick recap of the three cases decided by SCOTUS on Wednesday.
Jun 18
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Clark Mindock
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California enters uncharted territory in new lawsuit challenging Trump over vehicle emissions waiver
The state claims the president violated the Congressional Review Act. But that law doesn’t explicitly invite judicial review.
Jun 12
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Clark Mindock
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Trump can abolish national monuments under the Antiquities Act, DOJ says
The Justice Department’s opinion puts protected lands at risk of oil and gas development.
Jun 10
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Clark Mindock
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May 2025
First wrongful death climate change lawsuit faces unique legal challenges; Children take Trump to court
Plus, environmentalists are demanding info from the Trump administration about SpaceX landing pads in the Pacific Ocean.
May 30
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Clark Mindock
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Peruvian farmer loses landmark climate case in German court, but may set important precedent
The 10-year-old case sought damages from the German utility to help pay to mitigate flood risk in Peru.
May 28
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Clark Mindock
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California vows revenge after Senate kills EV emissions waiver; Environmentalists sue over national monuments reductions
Plus, NYC's climate law wins in court and the EPA sends a Clean Water Act warning
May 23
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Clark Mindock
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The EPA rescinded some of the first-ever ‘forever chemicals’ regulations. Will that get challenged in court?
Environmental groups are already calling EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s decision illegal.
May 15
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Clark Mindock
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DOGE gets a legal leash: Judge blocks Trump firings, for now
The Department of Government Efficiency has targeted agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Interior Department for mass…
May 10
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Clark Mindock
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Trump’s energy emergency is ‘internally inconsistent,’ Dem AGs say in new lawsuit
"The United States also already produces more oil and gas than it uses," the lawsuit claims.
May 10
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Clark Mindock
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Fate of electric vehicle infrastructure at center of new lawsuit targeting Trump admin.
The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — created a $5 billion fund to build a network of EV…
May 8
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Clark Mindock
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