Tag: Environmental impact
Fiji Water Microplastics Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Judge
A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Fiji Water's parent company, The Wonderful Co., alleging the misrepresentation of the product as "natural" due to the presence of microplastics. Judge Matthew...
The Threat of Roundup’s Demise: Concerns for America’s Food Supply
Cultivating corn in early fall, Stowe Vermont, USA. Credit: Don Landwehrle/Adobe StockSo, like, there's this thing happening in Stowe, Vermont, USA where they're all about growing corn in the early fall. Don Landwehrle from...
Energy Permitting Reform Bill Introduced by U.S. Senators
On July 22, 2024, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 (EPRA), a bill aimed at expediting the permitting process for critical energy, mineral,...
Landmark Ruling: UK Supreme Court on Downstream GHG Emissions
On June 20, 2024, the UK Supreme Court made a significant ruling in the case of R (on the application of Finch on behalf of the Weald Action Group) (Appellant) v Surrey County Council...
Understanding the Impact of Chevron’s Demise on Global Markets
The recent decision in the Loper Bright v. Raimondo case has sparked discussions about the impact on patent practice and the broader implications for government agency authority. The ruling, which saw SCOTUS admit to...