CLEAN WATER ACT

Experts predict legal trouble for Scalia-inspired rule

Published: Friday, December 14, 2018

The Trump administration is breaking with its predecessors by using a 2006 opinion by the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia from a famously muddled wetlands case in a bid to limit Clean Water Act protection of isolated wetlands and waterways. Many legal experts don't think that's a good idea.

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AIR POLLUTION

Questions abound as Wehrum heads for the exit

EPA air chief Bill Wehrum abruptly announced his resignation today, capping a tumultuous 19-month run marked by bitter battles over regulatory rollbacks and allegations of ethical impropriety.

By Sean Reilly and Maxine Joselow in Greenwire 1:36 PM EDT

POLITICS

Ore. debacle spotlights enduring divisions on climate

Climate hawks have racked up a string of victories in states this year. But the apparent defeat of Oregon carbon legislation reveals persistent party-line divisions on climate.

By Benjamin Storrow in Climatewire 7:29 AM EDT

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