US Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Consider EPA's Ability to Regulate Emissions Beyond Cars and Trucks

Though the U.S. Supreme Court turned aside a more aggressive challenge to the EPA's climate regulating authority, it has agreed to hear arguments on the agency's ability to limit emissions from stationary sources.

October 16, 2013 - The Washington Post

Supreme Court Statue

Koontz Decision: No Big Deal or Blow to Sustainable Development?

In a forceful op-ed, professor John D. Echeverria argues the Supreme Court's recent "blockbuster" land use decision will "result in long-lasting harm to America’s communities." Not so fast, says Rick Hills, the decision offers an "exit strategy".

June 30, 2013 - The New York Times

Pretty City. Don't swim after storm.

Supreme Court to Decide Who's Responsible for Storm Water Pollution

A case over "who can be held responsible for polluted storm water that runs off city streets and into rivers and bays" is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court tomorrow. The court's ruling on the Los Angeles case could have far-reaching impacts.

December 3, 2012 - Los Angeles Times

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