The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments in a case involving an attempt by 21 children to sue the United States government over climate change. The children, ranging from ages 10 to 21, contend that the government’s actions toward climate change have violated their generation’s constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property, and have failed to protect important public resources.

This article focuses on the consultant’s perspective. What makes the relationship work? The following is a compilation of suggestions from various consultants intended to be feedback to environmental counsel. So, whether confronted with a new courtship or trying to maintain your connection, here’s what you need to know from the consultants themselves.

With indoor air quality still a main focus for federal, state and local regulatory agencies, the US EPA offers some user-friendly resources for schools and those representing school districts. Recognizing that a healthy learning environment reduces absenteeism, improves test scores and enhances student and staff productivity, schools have certain requirements to ensure quality indoor air.

We are excited to announce a CLE and Social on November 1 at the Rathskeller jointly presented by the IndyBar Environmental Law Section and the Air and Waste Management Association, Lessons Learned in the Decades-Long Litigation over DuPont C8 (PFOA) Contamination. IndyBar Environmental Law Section members receive a special reduced rate of $25 for the event which includes 1 hour of CLE credit (pending approval) as well as appetizers and drinks at the post-CLE social!

Indiana will receive $41 million from the Volkswagen emission settlement, but the state has not yet determined how it will spend the money. Indiana Department of Environmental Management Commissioner Bruno Pigot is currently meeting with interested parties regarding various proposals.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to coordinate closely with local, state, and federal partners in response to Hurricane Irma.

In a first-of-its kind development for Indiana, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the City of Indianapolis, Citizens Energy, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have developed a plan to remove the Riverside site from the Superfund list in order to manage the cleanup at the state level.

Keep up with the happenings: stay up-to-date on section news and events with this quarter's message from the Environmental Law Section chair, Mike Reeder.

State and federal environmental laws are the common drivers behind multi-million dollar environmental cleanups. A recent Indiana case, however, serves a reminder to also consider the powerful requirements of the mighty local ordinances’ impacts on environmental liabilities for property owners.

On June 27, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) released a pre-publication version of their proposal to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule.