Fuel

Lawsuit Filed Against Volusia County Over Fuel Farm Proposal Sparks Tensions with Residents in Ormond Beach

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Volusia County, Florida – Belvedere Terminals, a company seeking to establish a fuel farm in the Ormond Beach area, has recently filed a lawsuit against Volusia County. The lawsuit, filed this week, accuses the county council of infringing upon Belvedere’s property rights. Local resident Elena Krafft has been actively opposing the construction of the fuel farm for several months. Upon learning that the facility would be situated just half a mile from her home, she began alerting her neighbors and participating in meetings to voice her concerns. Krafft expressed her worries by stating, “When I … Read more

Belvedere Terminals Files Lawsuit Against Volusia County Over Controversial Fuel Farm Project

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Belvedere Terminals, the company behind a proposed fuel farm in Ormond Beach, has taken legal action against Volusia County after county officials moved to halt the project, according to court documents filed on Tuesday. Belvedere Terminals has been working to construct the fuel farm on a 61-acre property off US-1 and Hull Road since 2022. However, the plan has faced opposition from residents of Ormond Beach who have expressed concerns about the location of the fuel farm, despite assurances from company officials regarding safety. To address these concerns, Volusia County leaders … Read more

Oregon Judge Denies DOJ Request to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Government’s Support for Fossil Fuel Industry Despite Knowing Climate Risks

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EUGENE, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Justice’s request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people in Oregon has been rejected by a judge. The lawsuit alleges that the federal government was aware of the dangers posed by carbon pollution but continued to support the fossil fuel industry through policies and subsidies. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken stated that the climate crisis poses a threat to our survival and requires urgent action. The lawsuit, brought by young plaintiffs and represented by the group Our Children’s Trust, argues that the government’s actions have … Read more