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Law Columbia
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
A federal bankruptcy court in Missouri enjoined San Mateo and Marin Counties and the City of Imperial Beach (the plaintiffs) from pursuing their climate change lawsuits against Peabody Energy Corporation (Peabody). Murray Energy Sought Supreme Court Review of Fourth Circuit’s Dismissal of Clean Air Act Jobs Study Case.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
establishing that heat-trapping emissions (or greenhouse gas emissions) are air pollutants covered by the Clean Air Act. The court further mandated that, under the Clean Air Act, the EPA must set protective standards for global warming pollutants if the agency found them to be harmful to human health and welfare.
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Law Columbia
OCTOBER 7, 2019
In addition, the court rejected the contention that the Clean Air Act or foreign affairs doctrine completely preempted the plaintiffs’ claims and also indicated that federal common law would not provide a basis for complete preemption. The State asserted that the determination violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 2, 2024
I’m not including laws that simply incentivize clean energy or those that fund pure science, even though both are vitally important parts of climate policy. Climate first cropped up in the Clean Air Act of 1970. Next up was the Global Climate Protection Act of 1987 , which was signed by Ronald Reagan.
Law Columbia
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
The Washington Supreme Court concluded that the Washington Clean Air Act did not grant the Department of Ecology authority to regulate indirect greenhouse gas emissions of businesses and utilities whose products ultimately generate such emissions. Oregon Court Reinstated Clean Energy Ballot Initiatives.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
establishing that heat-trapping emissions (or greenhouse gas emissions) are air pollutants covered by the Clean Air Act. The court further mandated that, under the Clean Air Act, the EPA must set protective standards for global warming pollutants if the agency found them to be harmful to human health and welfare.
Law Columbia
MARCH 13, 2023
EPA , the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. While the Clean Air Act (CAA) has been amended multiple times since 1970, this basic requirement has remained untouched.
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