Environmental Law
How Did Wisconsin Become the Most Politically Divisive Place in America? – New York Times
He didn’t know at the time that the company’s lawyers would be working hand in hand with Republican legislators to draft a bill that would weaken Wisconsin environmental law and expedite the permitting process. What followed was a drawn-out …
Pipeline critics try to nullify environmental review law – Norfolk Daily News
LINCOLN — Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline went to court Wednesday, seeking to nullify a new state law that allowed a state environmental review of the controversial project to resume. The legal action injects a new note of uncertainty … Continue reading
Polluters Ran Amok Under Romney, Says Watchdog – Mother Jones
In 2004, Romney’s administration was accused of suppressing a report that detailed problems within the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP), which enforces laws related to pollution, wildlife and marine safety. The report, which was …
Pipeline plans to continue during legal challenge – Omaha World-Herald
He said he thinks the pipeline law passed during a special legislative session last fall is constitutional. He remains in support of the pipeline proposal as long as it avoids the Nebraska Sand Hills and otherwise meets state environmental standards.
Romney Hog-Tied Pollution Prosecution – Common Dreams
For example, Romney officials blocked the release of a report urging a major upgrade in resource enforcement by the Massachusetts Environmental Police, which enforces anti-pollution, wildlife protection and marine safety laws. Perhaps not …
Allied World U.S. Launches Environmental Contractors Professional and Pollution Liability Policy and Environmental Helpline Service – Yahoo Finance
In addition to the new Environmental policy, Allied World’s U.S. Environmental … changes in regulations or tax laws; changes in the availability, cost or quality of reinsurance or retrocessional coverage; adverse general economic conditions …
Pipeline critics try to nullify environmental review law – SW Iowa News
LINCOLN, Neb. - Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline went to court Wednesday, seeking to nullify a new state law that allowed a state environmental review of the controversial project to resume. The legal action injects a new note of uncertainty … Continue reading
Pipeline critics try to nullify environmental review law – Lexington Clipper-Herald
LINCOLN — Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline went to court Wednesday, seeking to nullify a new state law that allowed a state environmental review of the controversial project to resume. The legal action injects a new note of uncertainty … Continue reading
State to appeal Monroe Bypass decision – CharlotteObserver.com
The Southern Environmental Law Center in Chapel Hill filed a lawsuit challenging the environmental impact study done for the Union County highway. The federally required study was supposed to compare the impacts of building the highway on the …
Environmental group says L.A. football stadium needs more study – Los Angeles Times
The group’s comments were particularly strong given that the group identifies itself as a backer of the stadium — and helped AEG secure passage of a state law last year limiting the amount of time that the stadium’s environmental documents … Continue reading