Balance, reason, science, and common sense. These pillars of successful environmental policy are far more powerful — and eminently more effective than heavy-handed government. And yet, these five words are sorely missing in how regulators and activist groups view responsible … Continue reading
In Native Village of Kivalina v. ExxonMobil Corp., the Ninth Circuit held that the Clean Air Act displaces any otherwise existing federal law of public nuisance. (PLF filed an amicus brief supporting the energy companies). Consequently, the court’s ruling eliminates … Continue reading
The fiftieth anniversary this year of Rachel Carson‘s Silent Spring has led me not only to read that foundational tome of modern enviromentalism, but also to reflect on the extent to which today’s modern environmental movement has changed from the … Continue reading
Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of the Native Village of Kivalina’s tort damages claim against a large collection of the country’s major energy producers. (PLF submitted an amicus brief in support of the defendants). … Continue reading
I found myself asking the titular question earlier this week while testifying at a Joint Western Caucus hearing on Capitol Hill. During his principal comments, Senator Mike Lee, junior senator from Utah, suggested that one reason why EPA and other agencies … Continue reading
Author: Damien M. Schiff Today the Supreme Court issued its decision in American Electric Power Co. v. Connecticut, a global warming nuisance lawsuit that presented important questions on the role of the federal judiciary in greenhouse gas regulation. PLF filed … Continue reading
Author: Ted Hadzi-Antich Pacific Legal Foundation has called on the Obama Administration to halt its illegal rush to implement greenhouse emissions rules for heavy duty and medium duty vehicles. The proposed standards should be submitted for independent scientific scrutiny, as required … Continue reading