Environmental law news articles
Here are some recent environmental law news articles:
- Supreme Court Rules in Favor of EPA's Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions (June 2022)
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants under the Clean Air Act. The decision is a major victory for the Biden administration and environmental groups, who have been pushing for stronger climate action.
Source: The New York Times
- California Passes Landmark Bill to Phase Out Gas-Powered Cars (September 2022)
California has passed a bill that requires all new cars sold in the state to be electric or hybrid by 2035. The bill is part of a broader effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in the state.
Source: The Los Angeles Times
- EPA Proposes Rule to Regulate PFAS in Drinking Water (August 2022)
The EPA has proposed a rule to regulate the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The rule would set a maximum level for PFAS in drinking water and require water utilities to test for the chemicals.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
- Court Rules that Oil Companies Must Pay for Cleanup of Oil Spills (July 2022)
A federal court has ruled that oil companies must pay for the cleanup of oil spills, rather than passing the cost on to taxpayers. The decision is a major victory for environmental groups and could have significant implications for the oil industry.
Source: The Hill
- Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations (June 2022)
The Biden administration has proposed a rule to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations. The rule would require companies to capture and flare methane emissions, rather than releasing them into the atmosphere.
Source: The Washington Post
- Supreme Court Rules that Environmental Groups Have Standing to Sue Over Climate Change (May 2022)
The Supreme Court has ruled that environmental groups have standing to sue the government over climate change. The decision is a major victory for environmental groups, who have been pushing for stronger climate action.
Source: The New York Times
- EPA Proposes Rule to Regulate Coal Ash Waste (April 2022)
The EPA has proposed a rule to regulate coal ash waste, which is a major source of pollution in the United States. The rule would require coal ash waste to be disposed of in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
- California Passes Bill to Ban Single-Use Plastics (March 2022)
California has passed a bill to ban single-use plastics, including straws, bags, and water bottles. The bill is part of a broader effort to reduce plastic waste and pollution in the state.
Source: The Los Angeles Times
- EPA Proposes Rule to Regulate Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water (February 2022)
The EPA has proposed a rule to regulate toxic chemicals in drinking water. The rule would set a maximum level for certain chemicals, including lead and PFAS, in drinking water.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
- Supreme Court Rules that States Have Authority to Regulate Fracking (January 2022)
The Supreme Court has ruled that states have authority to regulate fracking, a controversial method of extracting oil and gas from the ground. The decision is a major victory for environmental groups, who have been pushing for stronger regulations on fracking.
Source: The New York Times