Washington, DC — Today, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee will markup H.R. 8330, a bill that would shield fossil fuel companies from laws or lawsuits that would hold them accountable for their role in the climate crisis and related disasters. Fossil fuel corporations knew they were causing climate change in … [continued]
Today, Iowa environmental groups sued the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for approving permits that allow hazardous disposal practices at the Ottumwa coal ash landfill, which holds waste from the Ottumwa coal-burning power plant co-owned by Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy. Toxic discharge from the coal plant pollutes Iowa’s groundwater and … [continued]
How we’re ensuring environmental laws are not ignored in the Trump administration’s unchecked mass detainment efforts. By Keith Rushing, Earthjustice After a year of aggressive litigation from Earthjustice and its partners, “Alligator Alcatraz” no longer holds detainees. The mass immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades shut down detention operations on … [continued]
Last year, BYD sued just over three dozen online influencers. In its opinion, thee 37 influencers had engaged in “repeated online attacks” and used “false or misleading information that it claims has harmed its brand image, disrupted market order, and negatively affected the wider automotive sector.” In other words, they … [continued]
The state of Michigan has sued several oil companies, claiming they have conspired to keep EV and renewable energy prices high.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community, health, and environmental groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration’s exemptions that allow coke ovens to keep spewing harmful pollutants. Coke ovens, which superheat coal to produce coke used in the steelmaking process, are a major source of hazardous air pollution that include toxic chemicals and … [continued]
The Montana Plan is a state ballot initiative that would prohibit corporate political spending by those doing business in the state.
The little town of Carrboro, North Carolina has sued utility giant Duke Energy for damages from climate change.
A lawsuit in Wisconsin filed by Our Children’s Trust seeks to overturn laws that limit approvals of renewable energy projects.
ISDS claims by investors against governments are shrouded in secrecy. They are big business and can cost taxpayers billions,
