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Association of American Railroads v. Randolph
A district court denied industry groups' motion for summary judgment in a challenge to California's adoption of an emissions regulation for railroads operating within the state. The groups argued that the regulation, which would require companies to phase out locomotives that are more than 23 years ...
Federal Authority to Address Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution is emerging as a defining crisis of our time. The United States has set a national goal to eliminate plastic release into the environment by 2040 and is engaging in negotiations on a global plastics treaty while simultaneously developing a national strategy. A recent report published by the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and the Monterey Bay Aquarium provides a comprehensive overview of existing legal authorities the federal government can leverage to achieve this national goal while safeguarding human health and the environment.
North Dakota v. United States Department of Interior
A district court granted five states' motion to preliminarily enjoin BLM from implementing its 2024 rule that requires oil and gas operators to flare rather than vent excess methane gas to prevent waste and conserve resources. North Dakota, Montana, Texas, Wyoming, and Utah argued the rule exceeded ...