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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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DECISIONS AND SETTLEMENTS. Fourth Circuit Said West Virginia District Court Lacked Jurisdiction to Consider Coal Companies’ Clean Air Act Jobs Study Lawsuit. What is disputed is whether it is just or legal to convict Ward of felony crimes for acting peacefully and responsibly to prevent greater harm to the climate.”

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October 2019 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The court dismissed the proceedings 11 days after the effective date of the U.S. West Virginia v. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standards rule back to EPA after finding that EPA failed to comply with requirements of the Endangered Species Act. 15-1363 et al. 97182-0 (Wash. 4, 2019).

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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DECISIONS AND SETTLEMENTS. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Arctic ringed seal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). West Virginia Court Dismissed Defamation Suit Against John Oliver Brought by Coal Executive and His Companies.

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