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District Court Denies Summary Judgment for Builder, Fossil Fuel Groups in Challenge to New York Statutory Amendments Prohibiting Fossil Fuel Equipment Installation
A district court denied summary judgment for builder and fossil fuel groups in a challenge to New York statutory amendments prohibiting installation of fossil fuel equipment and systems in certain new buildings.
District Court Grants in Part, Denies in Part Summary Judgment for Environmental Groups in Challenge to Multi-Use Development Project
A district court granted in part and denied in part environmental groups' motion for summary judgment in a challenge to the Army Corps of Engineers' and FWS' permitting of a proposed multi-use development project in California.
In the Next Issue . . .
A preview to our July-August issue features two pieces on CEQ and NEPA: one challenging the D.C. Circuit's decision in Marin Audubon v. FAA, and a second questioning the government's decision to rescind CEQ's NEPA implementing regulations. A third piece explores how national and international regulations are shaping the future of green steel. And a fourth piece examines how CITES can be enhanced to protect marine ornamental fish.
Foundations of the Endangerment Finding
In July 2025, EPA announced its intent to revoke its 2009 endangerment finding. Prompted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency (2007) and reflecting robust science, the finding determined that six key greenhouse gases qualify as air pollution under the Clean Air Act and pose a threat to the health and welfare of future generations. Anticipating the Agency’s about-face, in May ELI gathered experts to discuss the legal and scientific foundations of the endangerment finding and the prospect of future litigation.
Air
In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published what is commonly referred to as…
In the next few years, the International Maritime Organization will create the world’s first…
Climate Change
In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published what is commonly referred to as…
In contrast to the large amount of attention that FERC’s consideration of climate change in natural…
Energy
A district court denied summary judgment for builder and fossil fuel groups in a challenge…
The Ninth Circuit denied environmental groups' challenge to the Bonneville Power…
Governance
State and local governments are contending with the challenge of “residual climate risk”—threats…
In the next few years, the International Maritime Organization will create the world’s first…
Land Use
The Tenth Circuit reversed a district court decision denying a challenge to the Forest…
A district court granted a conservation group's motion to preliminarily enjoin BLM from…
Natural Resources
In contrast to the large amount of attention that FERC’s consideration of climate change in natural…
The D.C. Circuit affirmed dismissal of environmental groups' challenge to BLM's approval…
Toxic Substances
The Third Circuit affirmed a district court order remanding to state court a lawsuit concerning a…
PFAS exposure is emerging as a disability that veterans want covered by the U.S. Department of…
Waste
A district court granted in part and denied in part the Navy's motion to dismiss a lawsuit…
The U.S. Supreme Court, 6-3, held that the state of Texas and a private business, which petitioned…
Water
A district court denied summary judgment for environmental groups in a challenge to the Bureau of…
The Ninth Circuit granted in part environmental groups' petition to review EPA's decision…
Wildlife
In contrast to the large amount of attention that FERC’s consideration of climate change in natural…
A district court granted in part and denied in part environmental groups' motion for summary…