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The James T. Foley United States Courthouse in the Northern District of New York, where West Virginia v. James is taking place.

The Pending Fate of Climate Superfund Statutes

January 29, 2026 by Kristina McKean Legislation Litigation

Litigation challenging climate superfund statutes in New York and Vermont will continue to unfold in 2026, potentially providing insights to other states considering similar statutes.

Storm clouds gather over the United States Capitol.

Natural Disasters and Elections: Why Congress Must Act Now

November 13, 2025 by Dalton Lucas Climate change Legislation

Due to anthropogenic climate change, natural disasters continue to rise, and Congress must act to ensure these events do not disrupt elections. With financial cuts to both federal emergency response agencies and reduced federal funding for state and local election administration, natural disasters have the potential to disrupt and disenfranchise thousands of Americans.