Tag:climate change
News
Federal Court Fights Over Fossil Fuel Leasing Pause Near Crescendo
Two federal courts will soon decide whether to block President Joe Biden’s move to hold up federal oil and gas leasing.
Features
General Assembly Sends Greenhouse Gas Bill to Polis
Colorado lawmakers acted Tuesday evening to establish enforceable greenhouse gas emission limits in a new bill sent to Gov. Polis.
News
Willow Project Shows Mixed Climate Policy Signals From Biden Administration
The Biden administration sent a mixed signal in late May about its commitment to reversing course on oil exploration and extraction in Alaska.
Courts
Supreme Court Climate Case Ruling Could Affect State, County and City Lawsuits
The Supreme Court decided a major climate change case, clarifying questions federal appeals courts must answer in similar lawsuits
Courts
2nd Circuit Climate Ruling May Indicate Trouble for Colorado Cases
A decision by a New York-based federal appeals court has raised the prospect that litigation filed by two Colorado counties and the city of...
Courts
Climate Change Case to Impact Others Questioning Oil Company Liability
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Dec. 19 in case that could affect climate change lawsuits filed by local governments nationwide
Features
Biden Administration Expected to Bring Change to Environmental Policy
Joe Biden's EPA will face a daunting task in restoring the nation’s system of environmental regulation and confronting a climate crisis.
Features
Legislative Look Ahead: 2020 Session- Open For Business
The 2020 legislative session kicked off last Wednesday, and the first few days were a flurry of speeches by chamber leaders and Gov. Jared...
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