Laws & Regulations

Oil Industry Event Teaches Judges “Healthy Skepticism” of Climate Science

"As congressional Republicans accuse climate scholars and lawyers of colluding to influence the judiciary, a symposium hosted by a center funded by the fossil fuel industry educates judges about free-market views of climate science."

Source: ProPublica, 05/04/2026

Bayer Thanked Zeldin For Removing Cancer Warnings About Roundup: Docs

"Bayer promised to “provide a small thanks” to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for removing warnings about Roundup, the company’s herbicide that has been the subject of tens of thousands of cancer lawsuits, according to internal emails revealed at a Congressional hearing Tuesday."

Source: Investgate Midwest, 05/04/2026

Western Lawmakers Move To Shield Fossil Fuel Companies From Climate Lawsuits

"Members of Congress from Texas and Wyoming introduced bills recently that would grant fossil fuel companies sweeping legal immunity and shield energy producers from stricter compliance with the Clean Air Act."

Source: Inside Climate News, 05/01/2026

"Trump Gives The Go-Ahead For A Major New Canada-U.S. Oil Pipeline"

"President Donald Trump granted a key approval Thursday for a major new oil pipeline from Canada into the U.S. that’s been dubbed “Keystone Light” over its similarities to a contentious project blocked by the Biden administration."

Source: AP, 05/01/2026

"No Safe Bets – Supreme Court Glyphosate Case Seen Too Close To Call"

"Monday’s Supreme Court hearing over a federal law governing pesticide regulations left observers largely unsure how the court will rule in the case involving the former Monsanto company and the herbicide glyphosate, with many seeing the ultimate decision as too close to call."

Source: The New Lede, 05/01/2026

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