Environmental Law

Connecticut League of Conservation Voters Gives Willis 100% on Annual Scorecard – Register Citizen

… tirelessly to lead many key environmental issues and worked with advocates to stop efforts to weaken state environmental laws. This year she was essential in blocking attacks on current pesticide laws.” “I want to thank the Connecticut …

Who pays environmental lawyers, and do they get rich? – Sacramento Bee

But environmental law experts say working to press the government to list species as endangered is not the way to line one’s pockets. From 2004 to 2010, the Fish and Wildlife Service paid attorney fees of about $1.5 million in … Continue reading

Morales revives environment team – The Journal Group Online

for the proper implementation and enforcement of environmental laws. The team shall handle all cases involving violation of environmental laws or concerning environmental protection that will be filed with the Office. In her order Morales said that DO …

Beachfront home amnesty extended to 75 years – El País

But the proposals have angered environmental groups, who fear further development of the country’s coastline as a result. The 1988 Coast Law nationalized the entire Spanish coastline, and with it all properties that fell within its at times arbitrary boundaries.

Who pays environmental lawyers, and do they get rich? – San Luis Obispo Tribune

But environmental law experts say working to press the government to list species as endangered is not the way to line one’s pockets. From 2004 to 2010, the Fish and Wildlife Service paid attorney fees of about $1.5 million in … Continue reading

Texas river city: Boozing while tubing still legal – USA Today

But he said he supports the law’s environmental aims after years of watching tubers chuck cans into the river and along the banks. “You’d see a frat boy floating up a little bit ahead of you, and they’d sort of … Continue reading

Votes assails state laws on food safety – San Francisco Gate

The latest salvo came in a midnight vote in the House Agriculture Committee on an amendment to deny states the ability to regulate any farm product, potentially overturning not just California’s farm laws but animal welfare, food safety and environmental … Continue reading

Factbox: How would Gulf Coast states use BP spill funds? – msnbc.com

The law could spur states like Louisiana to push the federal … Florida and Texas. The money can be spent on environmental projects, job creation and training, flood protection, tourism promotion and infrastructure such as ports. For Florida: 75 percent … Continue reading

Alaska sues to block low-sulfur fuel requirement for ships – msnbc.com

The Alaska Department of Law said in a statement that the low-sulfur-fuel requirement … He said the EPA also erred by failing to conduct an environmental analysis. “The only thing they relied on was the treaty amendment in issuing the … Continue reading

Farm bill amendment could pre-empt California laws – San Jose Mercury News

potentially overturning not just California’s farm laws but animal welfare, food safety and environmental laws related to any farm product in all 50 states. “To say members of Congress belittled California is an understatement,” said Scott Faber …