Tag: Environmental Law

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a groundbreaking case that could determine whether Texas will become the first state to host an independent disposal ground for spent nuclear fuel. This...

### Ecuador Makes History by Legalizing Rights for Coastal EcosystemsIn a groundbreaking ruling, the Constitutional Court of Ecuador has declared that coastal marine ecosystems possess legal rights of nature. This landmark decision grants these...

The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has made a groundbreaking ruling that coastal marine ecosystems have legal rights that must be protected, indicating potentially stricter limits on human activities like industrial fishing. The court emphasized...

**Exxon Mobil Strikes Back: Countersuing California Over Plastic Allegations**Exxon Mobil has taken a bold step in the ongoing battle over plastic pollution, filing a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and environmental groups...

Climate change is an urgent crisis that demands global attention and action. However, in the midst of our efforts to combat rising temperatures and protect vulnerable communities, we must not forget the critical link...

New York Law: Charging Biggest Emitters for Climate Damages - EcoWatchNew York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently signed a groundbreaking law that will hold major emitters, such as fossil fuel companies, accountable for the...

The proposed Uinta Basin Railway in Utah has sparked a heated debate over environmental legislation and fossil fuel development. The ambitious project aimed to transport 350,000 barrels of waxy crude oil from the Uinta...

Recognizing the Interconnectedness of Climate and NatureIn a groundbreaking proceeding at the International Court of Justice, Grethel Aguilar, the director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), emphasized the urgent need...