Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, et al v. USDOI, et al

  1. August 01, 2022

    9th Circuit Won't Block Nevada Geothermal Plant

    The Ninth Circuit refused Monday to bar construction on a Nevada geothermal power plant after finding the Center for Biological Diversity and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe hadn't shown their challenge of federal approvals for the project is likely destined for success.

  2. May 16, 2022

    Tribe, Green Groups Ask 9th Circ. To Block Geothermal Plant

    Environmental groups and a Native American tribe have asked the Ninth Circuit to pause the construction of a Nevada geothermal power plant they say would devastate a species of toad recently targeted for emergency protections.

  3. April 25, 2022

    9th Circ. Urged To Let Geothermal Project Move Forward

    The U.S. government and Ormat Nevada Inc. want the Ninth Circuit to toss a challenge to a Silver State geothermal project, arguing that they went out of their way to accommodate environmental and cultural concerns but continue to meet resistance.