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  • August 31, 2026

    NY's Landmark Climate Change Superfund Law Blocked

    A New York federal judge Monday held that New York's Climate Change Superfund Act is preempted by federal law and cannot be enforced, saying the Clean Air Act does not authorize the Empire State to roll out its own emissions compensation scheme.

  • August 31, 2026

    EPA Sued Over Herbicide Challenged As Likely Carcinogen

    Environmental organizations urged the Ninth Circuit on Friday to review the Trump administration's recent approval of a herbicide, trifludimoxazin, that critics describe as a likely carcinogen that could pose risks to wildlife and human health.

  • August 31, 2026

    Oregon Packaging Law Survives Constitutional Challenge

    An Oregon federal judge ruled against a national trade association's challenge of an Oregon law that imposed recycling system costs on producers of packaging materials, rejecting arguments that it was unconstitutional.

  • August 31, 2026

    5th Circ. Judges Cast Doubt On Fight Over La. LNG Permit

    A Fifth Circuit panel on Monday expressed skepticism that environmental groups had standing to challenge Louisiana's approval of a preconstruction permit for a major liquefied natural gas export terminal in Cameron Parish.

  • August 31, 2026

    LA County Says State Farm Botched Fires Claims Handling

    Los Angeles County on Monday accused State Farm of systemic violations of California consumer protection laws in its property insurance business and its handling of homeowners claims connected to the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires.

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