climate change
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The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to stay two controversial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules while the legal challenges against them proceed. This decision mandates compliance with the EPA’s regulations as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit continues its review, leaving significant environmental policies intact for now. The…
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Hawaii agreed on Thursday to decarbonize its transportation system by 2045, settling a lawsuit by 13 young people who claimed the state violated their constitutional rights with infrastructure that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Democratic Governor Josh Green announced the “groundbreaking” settlement at a news conference attended by activists and lawyers involved…
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In a bold move, eight young individuals are taking legal action against the Alaskan government, alleging that a massive new fossil fuel endeavor violates their constitutional rights. The lawsuit targets the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s proposed $38.7 billion gas export project, which, if realized, would significantly increase the state’s greenhouse gas emissions for decades. According…
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