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Tenth Circuit Reverses Ruling Affirming BLM's Environmental Impact Analysis for Applications for Permits to Drill in New Mexico's San Juan Basin
The Tenth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that affirmed BLM's environmental impact analysis for 370 applications for permits to drill for oil and gas in New Mexico's San Juan Basin.
Fifth Circuit Grants Small Refiners' Motion to Stay Certain Compliance Obligations Under the CAA Pending Appeal of EPA's Decision Denying Requested Hardship Exemptions
The Fifth Circuit granted small refiners' motion to stay certain compliance obligations under the CAA pending appeal of EPA's decision denying their requested hardship exemptions from the Act's Renewable Fuel Standard obligations.
In This Month's Issue . . .
The February issue of ELR features articles on taxing excess oil and gas profits for climate change loss and damage; natural capital; waste and chemical management in a 4°C world; and Sustainable Development Goals 7, 12, and 15. The issue also includes a transcript from a recent webinar that explored how to engage youth in climate action and their climate action priorities.
SDG 15: Life on Land
In 2015, the United Nations Member States, including the United States, unanimously approved 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030. This Article, adapted from a forthcoming ELI Press Book, examines SDG 15.
Air
The Fifth Circuit granted small refiners' motion to stay certain compliance obligations under…
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 added seven new sections to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and…
Climate Change
Young people are leading the fight against climate change in the United States and around the world…
It is beyond reasonable dispute that climate change is already taking a toll on nations around the…
Energy
The Fifth Circuit ordered FERC to provide a meaningful explanation for the length of time it takes…
In 2015, the United Nations Member States, including the United States, unanimously approved 17…
Governance
The D.C. Circuit granted EPA's motion to dismiss an industry group's challenge to interim…
Climate change has captured the attention of governments, regulators, international bodies, and the…
Land Use
Animal agriculture is one of the leading sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon offset markets…
A district court vacated two rights-of-way that BLM issued to a company in 2020 to transport water…
Natural Resources
The Tenth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that affirmed BLM's environmental impact…
A district court granted in part and denied in part cross-motions for summary judgment in a…
Toxic Substances
A district court denied the state of Illinois' motion to remand to state court a lawsuit…
The D.C. Circuit, 2-1, granted a joint motion to hold in abeyance four petitions to invalidate…
Waste
Many chemicals and hazardous substances are kept in places that can withstand ordinary rain, but…
A district court granted in part and denied in part a pipeline owner's motion for summary…
Water
A district court adopted a magistrate judge's recommendation to deny summary judgment for an…
The D.C. Circuit vacated a license issued by FERC for operation of a hydroelectric dam on the…
Wildlife
A district court granted in part and denied in part a mining company's motion to dismiss a…
In 2015, the United Nations Member States, including the United States, unanimously approved 17…