Judges rule against gas and pipeline projects over environmental concerns.
TL;DR
A Montana judge has cancelled a permit for a proposed $500m gas plant, citing its potential impact on the climate. The ruling marks the first time a US judge has cancelled a permit for a gas-fired power plant on the grounds of climate change. The judge found that state regulators had failed to adequately consider the plant's potential greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment.
- Judge cancels Montana gas plant permit over climate impacts NBC Montana
- Judge revokes NorthWestern Energy's gas plant permit Montana Free Press
- Air quality permit for NorthWestern Energy's Laurel Generating Plant ruled unlawful KULR-TV
- Judge again halts construction of NW Energy gas plant in Laurel Q2 News
- Residents raise concerns after judge rules in favor of Bullitt County pipeline WLKY Louisville
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