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Challenges To EPA's Repeal Of The 2009 Endangerment Finding
Following EPA's February 2026 repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding that established greenhouse gases as air pollutants threatening public health, two major legal challenges have emerged in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Health organizations and a coalition of 24 states are separately contesting the agency's decision to eliminate federal GHG emission standards for motor vehicles, with both cases potentially delayed pending EPA's response to administrative reconsideration petitions.
United States Environment
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Jones Day
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Greenpeace’s Anticipated Lawsuit Against JBS Signals More Aggressive Action Against Food Producers For Alleged Climate Change Impacts
Global food and agriculture companies are facing an escalating wave of climate-related litigation that extends beyond traditional greenwashing claims to encompass broader liability for their contributions to climate change itself. Recent legal actions against major producers signal a shift toward more aggressive tort-based theories that could expose companies to expansive damages for environmental harms and government adaptation costs. As plaintiffs pursue novel duty-of-care frameworks grounded in internati
United States Environment
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Arnold & Porter
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California Environmental Law & Policy Update
Environmental groups push for statewide regulation of polluted stormwater runoff from commercial properties, while President Trump announces funding for a controversial coal-export terminal and the EPA launches an initiative to accelerate superfund site cleanups. California's Air Resources Board approves major changes to its cap-and-invest program, creating a $4 billion decarbonization fund amid concerns from climate advocates.
United States Environment
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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SEC Proposes To Rescind Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
The SEC has formally proposed to rescind its comprehensive climate-related disclosure rules adopted in March 2024, citing concerns about statutory authority and regulatory overreach. This proposal would eliminate all mandated climate disclosure requirements for public companies, including greenhouse gas emissions reporting, climate risk assessments, and financial statement disclosures related to severe weather events.
United States Commercial
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Dechert
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New York Budget Amends the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
New York State's 2026 Enacted Budget introduces significant amendments to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, adjusting greenhouse gas emission reduction timelines, changing accounting methodologies, and extending regulatory deadlines. These revisions will reshape how the state measures climate progress and implements environmental permitting decisions, potentially affecting projects that were previously denied or remain pending approval.
United States Environment
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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