State attorneys general are working to advance clean energy, climate and environmental laws and policies. Use the filters below to search actions of regional and national significance taken by state attorneys general since 2017. We strive to include all relevant AG activity, but cannot guarantee that this database is comprehensive. To alert us to an action that should be added to our database, please email [email protected]nyu.edu.
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California
California AG Testified before EPA on Waiver for Heavy-Duty Truck Regulations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta testified before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at a hearing discussing California's request for waivers for its Heavy-Duty truck regulations. Under the Clean Air Act California requested waivers of...
June 30, 2022Documents: Press Release
States: CA
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California
California AG Secured Decision in China Shipping Terminal Project
California Attorney General Rob Bonta secured a decision from the San Diego County Superior Court on the Port of Los Angeles' China Shipping Terminal project. The decision found that the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report submitted by China Shipping...
June 30, 2022Documents: Press Release Decision
States: CA
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts AG Secured Payment from Electricity Retailer who Avoided Obligations to State Programs
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced the collection of $1.65 million from electricity retailer Utility Expense Reduction, LLC (UER). The payment was made to resolve allegations brought forth by the Attorney General and Inspector General...
June 30, 2022Documents: Press Release Complaint Consent Judgement
States: MA
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin AG Announced Settlement in Wastewater Pollution Case
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a settlement with Emerald Sky Dairy regarding wastewater violations. The state alleged in their complaint that the dairy improperly applied manure near their concentrated feeding operation, which discharged...
June 30, 2022Documents: Press Release Complaint Judgement
States: WI
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania AG Settled with Energy Company on Telemarketing Violations
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that a settlement agreement for $185,900 was made with Indra energy. The settlement was reached to address the telemarketing violations of the energy company. Pennsylvania consumers on a Do Not Call list...
June 30, 2022Documents: Press Release Settlement
States: PA
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California
California AG Intervened in Moreno Valley General Plan Lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a motion for leave to intervene in a lawsuit between the Sierra Club and The City of Moreno Valley. The Moreno Valley 2040 General Plan, a plan for land use and development, was in violation of the California...
June 30, 2022Documents: Press Release Motion to Intervene
States: CA
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts AG Launched Education Campaign Aimed at Understanding Electricity Rates
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced the launch of a multi-level education campaign to help consumers learn about the different programs available to help lower energy bills and how to protect themselves from deceptive practices from...
June 29, 2022Documents: Press Release
States: MA
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts AG Obtained Judgement in Hazardous Chemical Explosion Suit
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that a Shrewsbury resident agreed to pay $120,000 in cleanup costs associated with a hazardous chemical explosion from 2016. The judgement signaled the conclusion of a 2019 lawsuit and secured...
June 29, 2022Documents: Press Release
States: MA
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Multi-State
Twenty-Two AGs Sent Letter Urging FDA and USDA to Reduce Toxic Metals in Baby Food
New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in sending a letter urging the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture to take immediate action to reduce toxic metals in baby food. The coalition called...
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts AG Filed a Motion to Dismiss in Liberty Gas' Request for Biomethane
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey filed a motion to dismiss with the Department of Public Utilities regarding the request from Liberty Gas to purchase biomethane over a 20 year period. In their argument, the AG's office stated that the department...
June 24, 2022Documents: Motion to Dismiss
States: MA
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Texas
Texas AG Removed Illegal Waste
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office had assisted the new owners of what was formerly an illegally-operated recycling facility to clean up 3.6 acres-worth of waste. The company that previously occupied the land violated multiple...
June 22, 2022Documents: Press Release
States: TX
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Connecticut
Connecticut AG Warned Homeowners Against Solar Scams
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, along with the Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner, issued an advisory warning consumers of deceptive marketing and high-pressure sales tactics by companies that install residential solar panels. The...
June 21, 2022Documents: Press Release
States: CT