Tribes lose court battle to halt massive Arizona wind project
Indigenous tribes fight a massive SunZia wind project in US courts and at the United Nations, alleging the project violates their rights and harms sacred lands.
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Nevada Supreme Court upholds state's power to manage groundwater, balancing development with wildlife conservation in landmark ruling.
The Ute Tribe appeals a water rights lawsuit dismissal, mirroring the Navajo Nation's legal challenges, sparking debates on tribal rights and government obligations.
California appeals court upholds ruling against Westlands Water District
A California Appeals Court upholds a ruling against Westlands Water District's bid for permanent access to federally controlled water, citing missing financial information. Critics view the contract...
Nevada groundwater rights case reaches the state’s highest court
The Nevada Supreme Court is hearing a complex case over groundwater rights involving a planned development, potentially shaping the state's future water management.
A Texas judge allowed El Paso Water's lawsuit against New Mexico environment authorities to proceed, contesting a $1.2m fine for a 2021 sewage spill into the Rio Grande. The case questions the...