Environmental Justice Becomes Part of Federal Climate Change Policies

In late January, President Biden signed an Executive Order to address the climate crisis and prioritize environmental justice. This updates a 1994 order, highlighting the administration’s commitment to marginalized communities through the White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council. Discover how these changes promote equity in governance.

Environmental Attorneys’ Amici Briefs Get It Right

In Prairie Rivers Network v. Dynegy Midwest Generation LLC, the Seventh Circuit accepted several amicus briefs that went beyond duplicating party arguments and instead provided unique legal, historical, and practical perspectives on Clean Water Act issues. Judge Michael Scudder highlighted these briefs as models for effective amicus advocacy, emphasizing their value in offering new analysis, regulatory context, and technical insight to aid the court’s decision-making.