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MGC signed a petition on Action Network telling Congress to Counteract SCOTUS Decision—Empower EPA for Strong Environmental Protections. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to reject the longstanding Chevron doctrine has significantly shifted the balance of regulatory power, creating challenges for effective environmental and climate policy enforcement. For decades, the Chevron doctrine directed judges to defer to expert federal agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), when asked to interpret and enforce ambiguous federal laws aimed at protecting the environment or public health. This deference ensured that regulations could evolve with scientific advancements and emerging environmental threats. The Supreme Court's decision now limits this ability, placing the burden of interpretation on the judiciary and potentially weakening crucial environmental protections. https://lnkd.in/eSiVCyB3

Bill Alert! US House Bill HJRES 26 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3". Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/gm-_xP5E Bill 119 hjres 26 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency

Bill Alert! US House Bill HJRES 133 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3". Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eXdF_k7q Bill 118 hjres 133 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency

Bill Alert! US House Bill HJRES 131 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles". Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/ePffPyQx Bill 118 hjres 131 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency

Have you registered for our Environmental Defenders webinar this Wednesday? Join EDS’s Policy Director and author of Environmental Defenders, Raewyn Peart, as she journeys through her new book and some highly pertinent lessons from our recent past. ‘Environmental Defenders: Fighting for our natural world’ tells the story of how EDS has mobilised the law over the past 50 years to protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s most precious places. Featuring major environmental battles of the past half century, the book provides an insider’s account of how a small group of lawyers and scientists, under the EDS banner, took on the might of the government and development interests to secure important wins on behalf of the environment. With the coalition government’s proposals to roll back many of the environmental protections put in place over past decades, Environmental Defenders provides invaluable insights into environmental controversies of today. Register for the webinar (12pm Weds) here: https://lnkd.in/gSc8twGE Purchase the book here: https://lnkd.in/geMH4_-G

This is an article I wrote about a potential challenge to Louisiana's ability to review and approve Class VI wells, the injection wells used for most carbon capture and sequestration projects in the U.S. It's an important issue--if the challenge is successful, it has the potential to delay a lot of promising carbon capture projects.

Reposting this insightful video to shed light on who environmental defenders are and the importance of the rapid response mechanism established under the Aarhus Convention. A big thank you to Michel Forst for sharing this important piece. Watch the video to see who can benefit from the protection of the Special Rapporteur and discover the tools they can use to combat threats and attacks. #EnvironmentalDefenders #AarhusConvention #SpecialRapporteur #Sustainability #HumanRights #EnvironmentalProtection

Former U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin has been nominated as the next EPA administrator. Shareholder Steven Miano spoke with Bloomberg Law about the anticipated changes to environmental regulations, like the Waters of the United States rule (WOTUS), under the president-elect's pick. Steve observed, "Given his lack of history on most environmental issues and his clear allegiance to the new administration, I anticipate he will move forward to revise the WOTUS regulations to curtail jurisdiction further." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQpR6WGk #EnvironmentalLaw #HASPSNews #WaterRegulation

COMMENTARY: Federal Government’s Environmental Policies Will Do More Harm Than Good https://hubs.la/Q02R8LWB0 #commentary #federalgovernment #energyindustry #environmentalpolicy #policy #oilandgasindustry

What is the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders under the Aarhus Convention? [I just released a short film about my mandate, available in French and English on my YouTube channel link below]. https://lnkd.in/evx-mixP In October 2021, the mandate of Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders was established under the Aarhus Convention, as a rapid response mechanism to protect environmental defenders from threats and attacks. 🎥 Watch the video to understand who are environmental defenders and why this rapid response mechanism was established under the Aarhus Convention; to see who can benefit from the protection of the Special Rapporteur; and to discover what tools the Special Rapporteur can use to put an end to threats and attacks. ✊ Share this video to spread the word about the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders to those who need it most. Find out more about the Aarhus Convention (Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making, and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters) 👉 https://lnkd.in/exC7S4D8 Find out more about the Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejxenpMh File a complaint to the Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5VkpiH7