The Supreme Court Ruled Against Wetlands in 2023. We Can Still Save Them.

The Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA makes it easier for Big Ag to pollute wetlands. But USDA conservation programs can help avoid some of the damage.

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"In the wake of the #USSupremeCourt decision that weakened the #EPA’s capacity to protect wetlands, we explore the role of wetlands in sustainability, #biodiversity, and the economy. What might the decision mean for our environment, and economy? We examine #SackettVsEPA, in a broader context what this means for the implementation of the #CleanWaterAct, what it means specifically for #wetlands."

https://scholarscircle.org/scholars-circle-wetlands-protection-the-clean-water-act-and-the-us-supreme-court-july-2-2023/

#SCOTUS #WetlandsProtection

Scholars' Circle - Wetlands Protection, the Clean Water Act and the US Supreme Court - July 2, 2023

In the wake of the US Supreme Court decision that weakened the EPA's capacity to protect wetlands, we explore the role of wetlands in sustainability, biodiversity, and the economy. What might the decision mean for our environment, and economy? We examine Sackett vs. EPA, in a broader context what th

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Clarence Thomas’ Billionaire Benefactor Tied To SCOTUS Bombshell
The Supreme Court just gutted wetland protections after lobbying by Harlan Crow’s business interests.

https://www.levernews.com/clarence-thomas-billionaire-benefactor-is-grateful-for-latest-scotus-bombshell/

Last month, in a 5-4 ruling on Sackett v. EPA SCOTUS dramatically narrowed the scope of the 1972 Clean Water Act ...

* Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sackett_v._Environmental_Protection_Agency

#SCOTUS #SackettVsEPA #CleanWaterAct #environment #ClarenceThomas #HarlanCrow

Clarence Thomas’ Billionaire Benefactor Tied To SCOTUS Bombshell

The Supreme Court just gutted wetland protections after lobbying by Harlan Crow’s business interests.

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