Supreme Court Sides With Energy Production in Latest NEPA Ruling

Supreme Court Sides With Energy Production in Latest NEPA Ruling

Fueling The Conversation, Week of June 16th, 2025 The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has become infamous for its role as a blockade to development in the United States. Signed into law on January 1, 1970, at fewer than six pages, NEPA’s original intent was to inform the public on the environmental impact of large projects through the publication of environmental reviews, called environmental impact statements. Over time, however, what …

The Supreme Court Changed the National Environmental Protection Act. Here's What It Means For The Ski Industry - SnowBrains

A recent Supreme Court decision limiting the scope of NEPA revolved around approval of an 88 mile railroad in the Uinta basin. | Photo: EcoFlight The United States Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in Seven County County Infrastructure Coalition vs. Eagle County, which drastically changes how the highest court in the land views the National Environmental Protection Act, or NEPA. These changes could have profound implications for anyone who …