Judge Dismisses Standing Rock Sioux Pipeline Lawsuit

A federal court judge has dismissed the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit seeking to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline, citing a lack of evidence for irreparable harm and low spill risk, despite ongoing environmental reviews by the Army Corps of Engineers. In a separate case, several oil companies are pushing for the dismissal of a climate lawsuit filed by Bucks County, which accuses them of concealing the risks associated with fossil fuels and seeking damages for climate-related infrastructure costs. Meanwhile, Summit Carbon Solutions is facing legal challenges regarding its carbon capture project, with ongoing disputes over eminent domain laws and procedural issues related to landowner objections in North Dakota and South Dakota. The company has filed motions to dismiss appeals from landowners contesting its carbon dioxide storage plans, arguing improper notification in the legal process. Additionally, the North Dakota Industrial Commission has granted permits for Summit's project, which aims to transport CO2 emissions from ethanol plants to underground storage, despite local opposition and legal hurdles. These developments reflect the ongoing tensions between energy projects and environmental concerns across multiple states.