Judge Strikes Down New York’s Climate ‘Superfund’ Law
"A federal judge struck down New York State’s new climate “superfund” law on Monday, ruling that it conflicted with federal law."
Source: New York Times, 09/02/2026
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Court Upholds EPA Rule Forcing Polluters To Pay For PFAS Pollution
"An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule putting polluters on the hook to clean up toxic “forever chemicals” was upheld in court on Tuesday despite an industry challenge."
Source: The Hill, 08/20/2026
Judge Rejects Suit That Sought Professor’s Emails on Climate Law
"A lawsuit against the University of Michigan demanding the emails of a professor who has worked on “climate superfund” laws has been dismissed by a state judge." "A conservative group had tried to force the University of Michigan to hand over messages from a law professor who worked on “climate superfund” bills."
Source: New York Times, 08/17/2026
EPA Claims Omaha Cleanup As Success, But Many Yards Still Have Lead
"The agency spent hundreds of millions on lead remediation in Omaha, home of the nation’s largest residential Superfund site. New soil tests by the Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica show that many yards still have harmful levels of lead."
Source: Flatwater Free Press, 08/06/2026
An Extraordinary White House Meeting With Oil And Gas Execs
"Last year, President Trump gathered with executives from the oil and gas industry at the White House to discuss a range of topics, including drilling and tariffs."
Source: New York Times, 07/16/2026
Clergy Across New Jersey Urge Lawmakers To Pass Climate Superfund Act
"More than 230 clergy and faith leaders representing congregations and faith communities across all 21 New Jersey counties are urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would require major fossil fuel companies to help pay for climate-related damage and infrastructure costs."
Source: NJ Vindicator, 06/12/2026
Calif. Hazardous Waste Rules Slammed as Years Late and ‘Polluter-Friendly’
"Wherever they turn, residents in and around Santa Fe Springs, California, contend with toxic hazards." "Proposed hazardous waste oversight changes are years behind schedule and fail to account for a community’s health risks from pollution, environmental groups warn."
Source: Capital & Main, 05/19/2026
"Enviros Say Supreme Court Decision Boosts States’ ‘Climate Superfunds’"
"A recent Supreme Court decision allowing a soldier to sue a military contractor in state court undercuts the Trump administration’s efforts to erase state climate laws, New York state and a coalition of environmental groups contend."
Source: E&E News, 05/08/2026
Most Kids Living Near Omaha Massive Superfund Site Aren’t Tested for Lead
"Public health officials in Omaha, Nebraska, say not enough kids who live near the country’s largest residential lead cleanup site are tested for the metal. Faced with similar crises or concerns, 13 states have passed laws requiring all kids to get a blood test for lead early in life."
Source: Flatwater Free Press, 04/16/2026
"Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits"
"Republicans at the state and federal levels are working to shield fossil fuel companies from laws and legal claims that aim to make them pay for some of the damage caused by climate change."
Source: AP, 04/03/2026
