Environmental Justice

New Standing Decision

The Supreme Court announced its decision in Summers v Earth Island Institute this morning. The full opinion is on the Supreme Court site.) In a 5-4 split, the Court denied standing in an opinion by Justice Scalia. As Justice Stevens’ dissent explains: The Court holds that the Sierra Club and its members along with other …

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