Emissions

Toxic Nightmare: Local Community and Schools Struggle with Hazardous Emissions from Chiquita Canyon Landfill

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Val Verde, CA — Amid the rolling hills of Val Verde, a community is grappling with a severe environmental crisis emanating from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, managed by Waste Connections, Inc. Local residents, backed by legal action from Kruger Law Firm, are ringing alarm bells over myriad health issues and environmental dangers they claim have been caused by inadequate waste containment strategies at the landfill. Jackie Kruger, a prominent attorney representing the affected residents, emphasized the extensive damage inflicted upon the community. “Physical, mental, and economic harm have befallen the residents, severely impacting their daily … Read more

South Korean Constitutional Court Demands Expansion of Future Emissions Targets in Climate Legislation

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Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s Constitutional Court has issued a ruling that calls for the national climate change law to set more robust and specific future emissions targets, highlighting a significant step in the country’s environmental governance. This decision underscores a growing awareness and judicial activism regarding the urgency of addressing climate change. The court’s directive came after environmental activists challenged the current legislation, arguing that it was insufficiently rigorous to meet the international commitments South Korea has made, particularly under the Paris Agreement. The activists contended that the law’s lack of specific targets … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. Wins Over $57 Million in Patent Infringement Case

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Wilmington, Delaware – A federal jury in Delaware has awarded Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. more than $57 million in a patent infringement lawsuit. The jury found that several affiliated companies had intentionally violated Midwest Energy’s patents on coal refining technology. The case centered around Midwest Energy’s proprietary technology for improving the process of coal purification. The company had accused the defendants of willfully infringing on its patents, which resulted in significant financial losses for Midwest Energy. The jury’s verdict came after a thorough examination of the evidence presented during the trial. Midwest Energy argued that … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges California’s New Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Risk Disclosure Laws

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SAN FRANCISCO, California – A lawsuit has been filed challenging California’s new laws that require businesses to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks. The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act were signed into law recently, mandating annual and biennial disclosures respectively. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several other organizations filed the lawsuit, arguing that the laws violate the First Amendment and that federal regulations preempt California’s ability to regulate emissions in other states. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with the American Farm Bureau Federation, California … Read more