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The Supreme Court has rejected a settlement between Texas and New Mexico over the management of the Rio Grande, citing federal concerns about New Mexico's water use. The 5-4 decision emphasized the need for federal involvement, with dissenting justices warning of potential economic harm to New Mexico. The ruling sends the states back to negotiations to find a sustainable solution.
The Supreme Court has rejected a settlement between New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado over the management of the Rio Grande, citing unresolved federal claims about New Mexico's water use. The proposed agreement aimed to address water-sharing conflicts and required New Mexico to reduce its Rio Grande water usage, but faced objections from the federal government and concerns from some New Mexico lawmakers.
Envigo RMS LLC and Envigo Global Services Inc. have pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act, respectively, resulting in a record $35 million settlement. The case involves the inhumane treatment of over 4,000 beagles and significant environmental pollution from a dog breeding facility in Virginia. The resolution includes heightened animal care standards, a compliance monitor, and substantial fines and payments to various organizations.
Dozens of insurance companies are suing Xcel Energy, an energy corporation based in Minneapolis, to recover funds paid out for damages caused by Colorado's destructive 2021 wildfire. Investigators found that a power line owned by Xcel was one of the causes of the fire, which destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and resulted in two deaths. The insurance companies allege that Xcel failed to properly design, construct, and maintain its electrical equipment. Xcel disputes the findings and claims that the fire started away from its power lines. More lawsuits are expected to be filed against the company.
Kentucky is suing avid deer hunter Josh Honeycutt for allegedly transporting deer infected with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a contagious and fatal neurological disease affecting deer populations. Honeycutt, who has contributed to numerous outdoor media outlets, is facing legal action for potentially spreading the disease across state lines.