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Making Polluters Pay for Climate Consequences

Legal Planet

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.

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FRESH, March 7, 2023: EPA Proposes Considering Tribal Treaty Rights in Water Quality Standards

Circle of Blue

In an effort to slow coastal erosion, $74 million will be used to build islands and rubble reefs in Illinois Beach State Park. Twenty-seven states — including Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, all of which had no laws or regulations at all — received an ‘F’ grade. Minnesota, Illinois, and Indiana were given ‘D’ grades.

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U.S. Supreme Court To Review Scope of Appellate Review for Federal Officer Removal in Climate Change Litigation

The Energy Law

Moreover, in addition to climate change litigation, the Supreme Court’s review could have a significant impact on Louisiana’s coastal erosion litigation, where energy companies have asserted similar arguments when removing those 42 cases. Consequently, this Supreme Court decision will definitely be one to watch in the upcoming term.

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Levee Board’s Lawsuit Against 97 Oil and Gas Companies

The Energy Law

Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the Eastern District’s exercise of jurisdiction and dismissal on the merits of a headline-grabbing environmental law tort suit against 97 oil and gas companies, seeking to hold those entities responsible for Louisiana’s coastal erosion.

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U.S. Supreme Court To Review Scope of Appellate Review for Federal Officer Removal in Climate Change Litigation

The Energy Law

Moreover, in addition to climate change litigation, the Supreme Court’s review could have a significant impact on Louisiana’s coastal erosion litigation, where energy companies have asserted similar arguments when removing those 42 cases. Consequently, this Supreme Court decision will definitely be one to watch in the upcoming term.

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Is there any Climate Justice or is it Just-us? A focus on the Caribbean

HumanNature

According to the US EPA, environmental justice is “ the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies ”.

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Hawaii Considers $25 Climate Tax

Greenbuilding Law

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.