The Magazine of The Sierra Club
The Supreme Court’s Hubris, Explained
Even though the conservative justices have curtailed the power of Congress and the presidency, federal climate action is still possible
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Overturns the Chevron Doctrine, Gutting Federal Environmental Protections
Scrapping the legal precedent could send a "convulsive shock" to decades of federal environmental, financial, and health-care regulations
Supreme Court Rules Against Navajo Nation in Colorado River Case
155 years after signing a treaty with the US government, tribe still unable to quantify water rights
Supreme Court Waters Down the Clean Water Act
In its latest ruling against environmental safeguards, SCOTUS decides that polluting or destroying some wetlands is OK
Supreme Court Refuses to Give Big Oil a “Get Out of Jail Free” Card
State and local climate liability lawsuits will be heard by state courts
Supreme Court Opens Its New Term With a Major Clean Water Case
During oral arguments, many justices appear skeptical of excluding most wetlands from Clean Water Act protection
The Supreme Court Strikes Again
In a 6–3 ruling, justices dramatically limit the EPA’s authority to reduce carbon pollution from power plants
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A weekly roundup for busy people
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Landmark Climate Change Case
Will the justices let stand the EPA’s ability to reduce carbon pollution?
The Supreme Court v. A Livable Planet
An upcoming climate case is nothing less than an attempt to dismantle modern government
