New York Supreme Court Upholds DEC's Authority to Enforce Climate Law; Sends Cryptominer Greenidge Generation Back for Final Permit Review
November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 14 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
Yates County, NY Today, a New York State Supreme Court judge confirmed that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has the authority to deny permits and permit renewals for greenhouse gas-emitting, fossil-fueled operations, like the Finger Lakes based Greenidge cryptomine, that violate New York's climate law (the CLCPA). The Court also affirmed DEC . . .
Yates County, NY Today, a New York State Supreme Court judge confirmed that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has the authority to deny permits and permit renewals for greenhouse gas-emitting, fossil-fueled operations, like the Finger Lakes based Greenidge cryptomine, that violate New York's climate law (the CLCPA). The Court also affirmed DEC . . .