Supreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producersOil and gas producers hope the Supreme Court will shut down scores of lawsuits over the effects of climate change.Los Angeles Times3d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentsupreme court climate suits hearing
Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damageThe outcome of the Colorado case could affect California's 2023 lawsuit against the five largest oil companies and other similar litigation.Los Angeles Times4d agoWhole story →JusticePlanet
Newsom backs environmental exemptions for San Diego stadium projectGov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills that seek to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project.Los Angeles Times6d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetGavin NewsomS 958S 344california environmental exemptions
Native tribes denied greater say in water decisions with Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have given Native tribes greater say on decisions about water. One tribal leader said it shows that the governor "doesn't care about tribes."Los Angeles Times6d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentcalifornia water bill veto