Legal Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Since 2018 we have worked together with Chevron to be a ‘Force for Good’ in our region by providing resources and opportunities for youth soccer players,” LAFC Co-President & CBO Larry Freedman said in a press release. LAFC and the Dodgers are hardly the only teams participating in so-called “sportswashing.” Why does all this matter? “I

Fossil Fuels

Real Climate

AUGUST 25, 2023

So the Ditlevsens used sea surface temperatures (SST) in a region between the tip of Greenland and Britain as an indicator, based on Caesar et al. 2018 ( PDF ; I’m a coauthor on that paper). In 2022, the G20 governments alone subsidised fossil fuel use with 1.4 They aren’t trying to end fossil fuels.

Ocean

Legal Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

These practices are highly relevant for insurance companies, which are financial institutions with significant investment portfolios (including in fossil fuel-related industries) as well as providers of insurance policies that play a key role in the financial health and resilience of communities and industries.

Climate Change

Frontiers

AUGUST 7, 2023

While the main focus has been on operational activities in Antarctica, global warming caused by fossil-fuel burning by these (and other) countries has left Antarctica on the brink of irreversible change. In the ocean, 19 marine heatwaves have been recorded between 2002 and 2018. Prof Martin Siegert in Antarctica.

Ocean

Law Columbia

MARCH 14, 2024

In the first months of 2024, legislators in four states— Maryland , Massachusetts , New York , and Vermont —have pushed for legislation that would collectively require large fossil fuel producers and refiners to pay for hundreds of billions of dollars of state-level climate adaptation infrastructure.

Fossil Fuels

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As recently as November, 21, 2018, the U.S. New York City has previously filed suit against a number of fossil fuel companies in an attempt to hold them liable for damages to the city due to climate change. in October 2018. There’s no way to know how many more obstacles this case will need to overcome in the future.

Climate Change

Law Columbia

JANUARY 16, 2019

In 2018, a host of lawsuits wound their way through the courts seeking an answer, including several from localities and states alleging the responsibility of fossil fuel companies.

Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, the fossil fuel industry downplayed the reality of climate change while deliberately spreading disinformation about the damage its products cause to people and the planet. As losses and damages from climate change-related extreme weather mount, there is growing urgency to demand accountability from fossil fuel polluters.

Fossil Fuels

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Fossil fuel : Any mineralized formerly organic material extracted from the ground and used in energy production: coal, natural gas, oil. Mineral resource sustainability : Minerals are precious metals, sold and liquid fossil fuels such as oil and coal, are resources that require licensing and protection for proper management.

Government

Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

The magistrate judge’s order also set the trial to begin on February 5, 2018. One party challenging the Master Program—Citizen’s Alliance for Property Rights Jefferson County (CAPR)—had argued that a provision in the Master Program goals section addressing climate change and sea-level rise was unconstitutionally vague.

2017

Ocean Conservancy

JULY 20, 2023

The horrible impacts of Matthew’s rainfall would soon be repeated by others, like Harvey (2017) and Florence (2018). Coastal flooding : Sea levels are rising as the ocean heats up and polar ice melts. Higher seas mean higher storm surge and more coastal flooding leading to coastal community and ecosystem damage.

Ocean

Law Columbia

JULY 14, 2021

FEMA now has to decide whether to use this money on yet more fossil-fuel generation, which would worsen the unhealthy levels of air pollution, or instead devote most of it to rooftop solar, which would be healthier for residents, create more local jobs and make the power supply more resilient to disruption of the fragile electrical grid.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 16, 2023

In just five years, from 2018 through 2022, wildfires scorched 38.3 Titled The Fossil Fuels Behind Forest Fires , it provides a concise overview of the peer-reviewed study and makes policy recommendations for the Biden administration and Congress. million acres across the country. percent of total emissions.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Casey, Colleagues: Introduce Bill To Empower Fossil Fuel Workers To Train, Find Jobs In Changing Energy Industry [PaEN] -- Patch.com: Chester County Commissioners Adopt New Climate Action Plan -- ReadingE: Muhlenberg Twp. Wolf, AG Shapiro To Support A Total Ban On Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater; 240.4

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 22, 2023

Energy choices are key to climate resilience—but there’s resistance within state government Science tells us the extent and degree of future flooding depends on how fast we can reduce heat trapping emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. It cannot be a plan that reflects the opinions and interests of the powerful.

Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 29, 2023

Attorneys general (AGs) in the five states most vulnerable to climate change, however, are doing the exact opposite: Instead of defending their constituents, they are defending the fossil fuel industry. When Moody ran for attorney general in 2018, she promised she wouldn’t politicize the office.

Fossil Fuels

Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Plaintiffs aim to hold the federal government accountable for worsening the dangers of climate change through increased reliance on fossil fuels and for breach of its fiduciary obligation to protect the atmosphere and oceans under the public trust doctrine. In 2018, the Colombian Supreme Court. Win or lose, Juliana.

Climate Change

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The plaintiffs alleged that Peabody (and a number of other fossil fuel companies) caused greenhouse gas emissions that resulted in sea level rise and damage to their property. The rule took effect on January 17, 2017; on June 15, 2017, BLM issued a notice of postponement of January 17, 2018 compliance dates.

2017

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Fourth Circuit Declined to Stay Remand Order in Baltimore’s Climate Case Against Fossil Fuel Companies; Companies Sought Stay from Supreme Court. Circuit Ruled that EPA Must Consider Endangered Species in Setting Renewable Fuel Standards. HERE ARE THE ADDITIONS TO THE CLIMATE CASE CHART SINCE UPDATE # 126. FEATURED CASE.

2019

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 5, 2023

The view of Yosemite Valley has repeatedly been obscured by wildfire smoke, including in 2018 , 2020 , and last year, when fires forced park closures and evacuations. Without major reductions in the carbon emissions fueling global warming, the impacts on the parks would be endless. This is happening in a national park,” he said.

Climate Change

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Ninth Circuit Heard Oral Argument in California Local Government Cases; Fossil Fuel Companies Said Juliana Decision Supported Their Position. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on February 5, 2020 in the appeals in California local governments’ climate change cases against fossil fuel companies.

2020

Law Columbia

JUNE 6, 2023

The project will also contribute to “ carbon lock-in ” – the process by which expanding oil and gas infrastructure causes continued dependence on fossil fuels. Less sea ice also means that bears must swim longer distances, which poses a drowning risk to young cubs. 2018) ; Tartu et al. 2018) ; Aars et al.

Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Its no surprise that this anti-science, pro-fossil fuel administration wants to go after the Endangerment Finding. Those harms will worsen rapidly as global warming emissions, primarily from burning fossil fuels, increase. This blatant attempt to do an end-run around scientific evidence deserves to fail.

Fossil Fuels

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The federal district court for the Northern District of California denied Oakland’s and San Francisco’s motions to remand their climate change public nuisance lawsuits against five major fossil fuel producers to state court. 1, 2018; order denying remand and notice re tutorial Feb. 1, 2018; ruling Feb. BP p.l.c. ,

2018

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 29, 2024

There is, in fact, substantial scientific evidence that there’s a strong link between global warming and heat waves and coastal flooding from sea-level rise,” I said. Maybe if we took the subsidy off and it was challenged and had to perform, people would take it to a new level.” His reply ?

Fossil Fuels

Columbia Climate Law

MAY 8, 2020

Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2018 rule in which EPA decided to expand the D.C. EPA’s 2018 rule also suspended the prohibition for companies currently using ozone-depleting substances. In ruling on the challenge to the 2018 rule, the D.C. The court also rejected the contention that the 2018 rule was not final action.

2020

Law Columbia

AUGUST 4, 2021

National Audubon Society alleged that the rule “vastly expands potential sand mining projects in delicate coastal barriers” and further alleged that coastal barriers would become even more important due to climate change and were expected to mitigate $108 billion of sea level rise and flooding damages over the next 50 years.

2021

Law Columbia

JULY 2, 2021

Supreme Court denied fossil fuel companies’ petition for writ of certiorari seeking review of the Ninth Circuit’s decision reversing the district court’s 2018 denial of Oakland’s and San Francisco’s motions to remand their climate change nuisance cases to California state court. On June 14, 2021, the U.S. Chevron Corp.

2021

Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

Maryland County Filed Climate Change Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies and Trade Group. Annapolis, a city in the county, previously filed a separate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies.) Exxon Mobil Corp. , 451071/2021 (N.Y.

2021