Court allows oil group to intervene in environmental lawsuit
A court has granted the American Petroleum Institute's request to intervene in a lawsuit challenging oil and gas exemptions in the Gulf of Mexico.
Massachusetts court rules on solar energy project denial
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Petersham's denial of a solar project permit was improper, impacting renewable energy development.
Court rules GE can keep PCB lawsuit in federal court
A federal appeals court allows General Electric to keep a PCB-related lawsuit in federal court, affecting environmental liability cases.
Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Aquifer Protection Zoning
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled on zoning amendments to protect the Casper Aquifer, affirming the Albany County Board's authority in the matter.
Montana Supreme Court upholds denial of river permit request
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the denial of a permit for river work by Dennis and Jeannette Burton, impacting local conservation efforts.
Court denies environmental groups' challenge to LNG project
The Fifth Circuit Court ruled against environmental groups challenging a deepwater LNG project, citing lack of standing.
Ninth Circuit Court Orders EPA to Reassess DecaBDE Rules
The Ninth Circuit Court ruled that the EPA must revisit its regulations on decaBDE, a harmful flame retardant, after finding insufficient evidence for its decisions.
Ninth Circuit upholds air quality rule against industry challenge
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a ruling allowing the South Coast Air Quality Management District to enforce a zero-emission standard for appliances.
Court dismisses appeal over Forest Service management plan
The Tenth Circuit Court dismisses an appeal by conservation groups challenging a Forest Service management plan, citing lack of jurisdiction.
California Supreme Court rules on environmental law case
The California Supreme Court clarifies the CEQA exemption criteria in the Sunflower Alliance v. Department of Conservation case, impacting future environmental reviews.
Washington Supreme Court upholds Ecology's climate rules
The Washington Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Department of Ecology, affirming its climate change regulations affecting agriculture.
Court Allows Florida Agency to Join Fishing Permit Case
A federal court permits Florida's wildlife agency to intervene in a case challenging fishing permits, impacting recreational fishing regulations.
Georgia Court Reverses Injunction Against Septage Disposal
The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated a lower court's injunction against septage disposal by Arnold and Hazel Bowen, allowing further proceedings.
Court rules against mining program's oversight of endangered species
A D.C. court ruled that the U.S. mining program's oversight of endangered species is inadequate, impacting environmental protections.
Puerto Rico court rules on environmental injunction case
Puerto Rico court upholds decision denying injunction against Aggregate, Inc. for alleged environmental violations by Puerto Rico Aggregate Company.
Puerto Rico court denies construction permit in protected area
The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico upheld a decision denying a construction permit in a protected area, impacting local development regulations.
Court revives environmental group's lawsuit against Alabama Power
The Eleventh Circuit Court reinstates Mobile Baykeeper's lawsuit against Alabama Power, addressing coal ash pollution concerns.
Ninth Circuit Court Rules on EPA's Regulation of DecaBDE
The Ninth Circuit Court remands EPA's regulation of decaBDE for further review, impacting environmental safety and public health.
Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Environmental Case
The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a ruling involving Agricultural Fuels Corp. and the Department of Environmental Protection.
Court Affirms Decision in Florida Springs Environmental Case
The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling involving the Florida Springs Council against state environmental agencies.