In a split decision, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday June 23rd that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) does not have authority under the federal
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GT Air Update – Part I
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Several recent developments in air regulations are likely to impact regional, national and international air pollution policy. In part I of our Air Update we address several…
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Lozman v. Riviera Beach: When is a floating structure a “vessel”?
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This week, the Supreme Court decided Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach, No. 11-626 (U.S. Jan. 15, 2013), holding that a floating house is not a “vessel” subject to…
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AEP v. Connecticut: No Public Nuisance Claim For GHG Emissions
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In AEP v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court finds that the Clean Air Act displaces any right to bring a public nuisance claim against power plants for their alleged contribution to climate change.
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AEP v. Connecticut: Climate Change as a Public Nuisance
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Supreme Court to consider whether state attorneys general or environmental groups may sue owners of fossil-fuel-fired power plants under the federal common law of public nuisance for the plants’ alleged contribution to climate change.
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