Tag: federal court
How 77 tons of radioactive waste ended up in Brooklyn
A lawsuit charges National Grid, a major gas utility, with mismanaging a toxic industrial site near two densely-populated residential neighborhoods.
Alaska federal court overturns oil lease sale in critical beluga whale...
The court found that the United States Department of the Interior had broken the law by failing to adequately consider the cumulative environmental impacts of the lease sale on endangered beluga whales.
Emergency motion in US court seeks to halt aid for alleged...
Legal action challenges US support amidst accusations of genocide.
Federal court ends Trump effort to open 128 million acres of...
“As the Biden administration considers its next steps, it should build on these foundations, end fossil fuel leasing on public lands and waters, and embrace a clean energy future.”
Federal court tosses Trump’s clean power plan replacement
“Today’s decision is the perfect Inauguration Day present for America.”
Federal court reverses EPA approval of crop-harming dicamba
“Today’s decision is a massive win for farmers and the environment. It is good to be reminded that corporations like Monsanto and the Trump Administration cannot escape the rule of law.”
Planned Parenthood demands federal court intervene to stop trump attack on...
Planned Parenthood warned Wednesday that, without intervention from a federal court, it will be forced out of the Title X Family Planning...
Federal Court Order: Explosive DOT-111 ‘Bomb Train’ Oil Tank Cars Can...
While the industry promised to phase-out DOT-111s, these “bomb trains” continue to roll through towns and cities across the U.S. It seems their promise has rung hollow.
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Adidas follows global trend to end use of kangaroo leather in all products
Adidas' announcement follows a global trend toward ethical and sustainable fashion, where Nike, Puma, New Balance, and Diadora also ended the use of kangaroo leather in its products in recent years.
Trump-Musk Social Security fraud hunt yields chaos, not criminals
An internal document reveals that the Trump administration’s crackdown on supposed fraud in Social Security phone claims has identified just two questionable cases out of more than 110,000—prompting bipartisan outrage and warnings of a politically motivated attack on the program.
Trump EPA rolls back protections from toxic forever chemicals in drinking water
Amid pressure from chemical and utility industries, the Trump administration weakens key PFAS drinking water regulations—exposing millions to cancer-linked toxins.
The rise of AI warfare: How autonomous weapons and cognitive warfare are reshaping global...
The future of warfare may be decided by AI, but will humans have a role to play?
Governor Hochul to make New York center of nuclear revival in US
Governor Kathy Hochul has also become involved in promoting nuclear power nationally.