Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to NOAA Project
A federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging NOAA's funding for a Washington environmental project, ruling the plaintiff lacked standing.
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Court rules on EPA's termination of Solar for All grant program
A federal court has ruled on the EPA's termination of the Solar for All program, impacting funding for low-income solar projects.
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Court Blocks Federal Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open
The D.C. Circuit Court ruled against the DOE's order to keep a Michigan coal plant operational, emphasizing state regulatory authority.
Fifth Circuit Court Reverses Denial of Conservation Groups
The Fifth Circuit Court reversed a lower court's decision, allowing conservation groups to intervene in a case regarding endangered species listings.
Court rules against Wisconsin group in F-35 aircraft case
A D.C. court upheld the Air Force's decision to base F-35A aircraft in Wisconsin, rejecting claims of environmental oversight violations.
Georgia court denies appeal in Acme Audubon v. Laroche case
The Georgia Court of Appeals denies an appeal in the Acme Audubon, Inc. v. Chris Laroche case, affecting environmental litigation.
Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition from Water District
The Texas Court of Appeals denied a mandamus petition from the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District, impacting local water management.
Ninth Circuit Orders New Trial in Clean Water Act Case
The Ninth Circuit reversed a lower court ruling in a Clean Water Act case, ordering a new trial regarding pollution violations by Corona Clay Company.
California Court Rules on Water Supply for Geothermal Project
The California Court of Appeal affirms and reverses parts of a ruling on a geothermal project, highlighting water supply concerns in Imperial County.
Court reverses summary judgment in environmental case
Florida court reverses summary judgment favoring Miami Beach in environmental case, affecting indemnity claims of the Department of Environmental Protection.
Florida court affirms ruling in environmental case appeal
The Florida District Court of Appeal upholds a ruling involving Manohar Jain and the Department of Environmental Protection.
Vermont Supreme Court upholds quarry's permit requirements
The Vermont Supreme Court affirms the need for a quarry to obtain permits, impacting local operations and environmental regulations.
Court reverses ruling on Sierra Club's standing in Virginia
The Virginia Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision regarding the Sierra Club's standing to challenge building code amendments.
Massachusetts Court Rules on Franklin Park Stadium Case
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled on the use of parkland in Franklin Park, impacting local conservation efforts and public land use.
Court denies stay in environmental case against mining agency
A federal court has denied a motion to stay its ruling that vacated a biological opinion related to coal mining, impacting endangered species.
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Wind Farm Certification Decisions
The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the Public Utilities Commission's ruling certifying six wind farms as eligible renewable energy facilities.
Maine Supreme Court upholds aquaculture lease in Eastern Bay
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the Department of Marine Resources' decision to grant a 20-year aquaculture lease to Acadia Aqua Farms.
Court Upholds EPA's Designation of Chemicals as Hazardous
The D.C. Circuit Court ruled against industry groups challenging the EPA's designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA.
Court affirms Export-Import Bank's loan approval for Mozambique project
The D.C. Circuit Court upholds the Export-Import Bank's decision to approve a loan for a Mozambique natural gas project, impacting environmental advocacy.
Ninth Circuit rules on water contract conversions and NEPA
The Ninth Circuit affirms the Bureau of Reclamation's authority to convert water contracts without environmental review, impacting California's water management.
Court Affirms Decision in Key Largo Beautification Case
The Florida court upheld a lower ruling in the Key Largo Beautification case, impacting local environmental efforts and community planning.
Fifth Circuit Court Rules on Deepwater Port Regulations
The Fifth Circuit Court ruled that pipelines must be included in deepwater port application areas, impacting future port construction.
Tenth Circuit Court Rules on Prairie Dog Conservation Plan
The Tenth Circuit Court ruled on a case involving the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's conservation plan for Utah prairie dogs, impacting future development and species protection.
Court overturns ruling on endangered species protections
The D.C. Circuit Court reverses lower court decision on endangered species protections under the ESA, impacting wildlife conservation efforts.
Court remands offshore wind project approval for review
A federal court has ordered a review of an offshore wind project approval in New Jersey, affecting local residents and environmental policies.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Washington's Climate Law Against Challenge
The Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal of PacifiCorp's challenge to Washington's Climate Commitment Act, impacting utility regulations and interstate commerce.