Tag: environmental law

In a sweeping defense of oil and gas corporations, the Trump administration has filed federal lawsuits against four states to block efforts aimed at holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change damages—an aggressive action legal experts warn undermines state authority and sets a dangerous precedent.

A Louisiana jury’s landmark verdict against Chevron signals a major shift in holding Big Oil accountable for environmental degradation and decades of ignored coastal restoration laws.

In a landmark ruling, a federal court overturns Florida's controversial wetlands permitting program, marking a significant win for endangered species and environmental protection.

Unveiling the controversy: a deep dive into the legal, scientific, and humanitarian debate over glyphosate's future

“We’re not going to sit back and allow a decision that could harm public health during a public health crisis go unscathed,” said Earthjustice. “We’ll be seeing them in court.”

Combined with regulatory rollbacks and structural weakening of the EPA, the steep declines in enforcement nearly across the board show that Trump’s EPA is on what we consider a dangerous path.