Some good news from the federal courts. #AnimalLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #9thCircuit

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New episode out now! 🎙️

We're unpacking a Monsanto v. Durnell, a Supreme Court case that may determine whether communities harmed by pesticides can still seek accountability in court.

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Can states hold pesticide companies accountable—or does federal law preempt?

Join us as we explore how the #SCOTUS ruling on Monsanto v. Darnell could have far-reaching implications.

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In January, Trump directed the U.S. to withdraw from 66 international organizations.

Join us as we discuss the implications for environmental protection and global rights.

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Unexplored deep-water worlds in Caribbean revealed for the first time Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

Good news for marine biodiversity. Explorers have discovered an underwater mountain range in the Caribbean filled with new species. #EnvironmentalLaw www.bbc.com/news/article...

Senate adopts bill limiting emissions suits and authorizing court 'declarations' on emissions, critics call it a legal 'farce' The Senate passed House Bill 20‑70, a measure creating a court process for companies to seek declarations about their emissions and limiting state and private lawsuits over fossil fuel carbon emissions except where federal law (e.g., Clean Air Act) is violated. Opponents said it would bar valid claims and create an 'irrebuttable presumption' that could undercut enforcement elsewhere.

Tennessee's Senate just passed a controversial bill that could limit lawsuits over carbon emissions, igniting a fierce debate about public health and environmental accountability.

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#TN #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalLaw #TennesseeEnvironment

Trump administration, energy developer announce end of U.S. offshore wind projects The announcement marks the latest blow by the administration against the U.S. offshore wind industry.

The US government will be paying a French energy company to redirect investments from wind to fossil fuel energy. Why are taxpayers picking up the bill for a private foreign investor? #EnvironmentalLaw #InvestmentLaw www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

GB v. EPA

New #EnvironmentalLaw case from the Ninth Circuit
Does the EPA engage in age discrimination against the young, when it gives more weight to present economic harms than the longterm impacts of climate change? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Recent federal actions have introduced legal ambiguity into climate governance. Our new article explores how the Trump Admin's actions contradict its own climate goals, possibly inviting litigation.

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Legal and policy developments in the climate change arena move quickly and can be hard to follow. 🌍Join our Monthly Climate Change Briefing for quick insights and an overview of recent updates in the field.

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Turning Defenders into Defendants by Agung Wardana
Shows how the emergence of 'lawfare' to manage environmental conflicts is a consequence of the failure of neoliberal environmental governance.
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Black market waste burning emerges as builders dodge landfill levy Investigation reveals illegal waste-burning operation on Melbourne's northern fringe, with contractors avoiding landfill levy costs.

Black market waste burning emerges as builders dodge landfill levy

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Banner showing the cover image of 'Environmental Leverage in Times of Climate Crisis' and the text: A fresh insight into the exercise of 'environmental leverage’ in times of climate crisis.

Out now: 'Environmental Leverage in Times of Climate Crisis' by Giulia Claudia Leonelli

Assesses different forms of environmental leverage against the normative yardsticks of 'environmental integrity' and 'environmental legitimacy' ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OZr3xN

#EnvironmentalLaw

Rubis Bahamas Ltd v Russell [2026] UKPC 9 Privy Council guidance on Rylands v Fletcher and non-natural use of land. Appeal allowed, case remitted.

Aidan Casey KC of 33 Chancery Lane led for the appellant. Full judgment below. #RylandsvFletcher #StrictLiability #PrivyCouncil #EnvironmentalLaw #Tort

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The agency’s proposed rule would loosen limits on #EthyleneOxide #emissions from around 90 commercial sterilization facilities across the country. Roughly 2.3 million people live within two miles of these facilities in what are often #LowIncome neighborhoods or #CommunitiesOfColor, according to […]

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The move revived a long-running debate about the paradoxical effects of #EthyleneOxide on #PublicHealth. While it plays a crucial role in sterilizing lifesaving medical devices like pacemakers & syringes, long-term exposure can cause #leukemia & other types of #cancer among people who #work in […]

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#Trump #EPA Moves to Weaken Limits on a #Cancer Causing #Gas

The gas, #EthyleneOxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer & other ailments.

#law #EnvironmentalLaw #regulations #health #PublicHealth #safety […]

Next week, we’re heading to the High Court. ⚖️

Alongside Lawyers for Climate Action NZ, we’re taking the Minister of Climate Change to court over a deeply flawed strategy that we argue breaches the law and endangers Aotearoa NZ’s climate goals. (1/8) 🧵

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📊 New report release: Current Trends in Toxics Litigation.

Discover how the toxic litigation landscape is shaping pathways for liability and accountability in environmental law.

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Join ELI and Vanderbilt Law School for the 2026 Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review Conference! This year’s topics: indoor air quality, water governance, and cooperative federalism.

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Reporters press FERC on Constitution pipeline petition; chair declines to prejudge pending proceedings Reporters asked whether Williams’ petition to reissue a Constitution pipeline certificate requires a new application after environmental groups said courts vacated prior orders. Chair Sweat said the matter is pending before the Commission and he would not prejudge it, noting the need to consult colleagues.

The debate heats up as FERC faces pressure to clarify whether a new application is necessary for the Constitution pipeline after environmental groups challenge prior orders.

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#US #RegulatoryProcess #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalLaw #FERCPipeline #PublicPolicy

Local authorities now have greater flexibility to seize vehicles involved in fly-tipping under the latest updates.

#EnvironmentalLaw #WasteCrime #Enforcement

Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.

Warmer temperatures in the Antarctic are disrupting the life cycle of Emperor penguins. #EnvironmentalLaw www.bbc.com/news/article...

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