Coastal Erosion Fossil Fuels Law 
Legal Planet
MARCH 3, 2025
These bills are designed to function similarly to the federal Superfund law, which allows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to seek funds retroactively from polluters to clean up contaminated sites. The state is currently in the process of creating the framework and methodology for implementing this new law.
The Energy Law
OCTOBER 2, 2020
In fact, last month, Connecticut became the 21st state or municipality to file a climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies. Consequently, this Supreme Court decision will definitely be one to watch in the upcoming term.
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The Energy Law
JUNE 2, 2020
Amidst historically low oil prices and economic shutdowns, fossil fuel companies continue to defend against lawsuits brought by state and local governments claiming climate-change related damages. 1331 because the cities’ claims were “necessarily governed by federal common law.” San Mateo , pp. In the City of Oakland et al.
The Energy Law
OCTOBER 2, 2020
In fact, last month, Connecticut became the 21st state or municipality to file a climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies. Consequently, this Supreme Court decision will definitely be one to watch in the upcoming term.
Greenbuilding Law
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
The Governor articulated in the legislation, “that Hawaii’s natural environment faces significant pressure from climate change and the heavy use it receives from persons traveling to enjoy the State’s natural resources.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
California Sues Fossil Fuel Polluters California’s climate accountability lawsuit is groundbreaking in several ways: California is the first major fossil fuel-producing state to file a climate accountability lawsuit. California Gov.
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