"With Schneiderman Out, Environmental Fight Loses a Prominent Voice"

"Eric T. Schneiderman, the New York attorney general who resigned this week after four women accused him of assault, was one of the most active state-level opponents of the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back environmental regulations. He was also the first attorney general to open an investigation into Exxon Mobil’s climate policies and statements.

Most of Mr. Schneiderman’s environmental initiatives will almost certainly continue without him, in New York and other states. But a prominent figure in the legal fight against climate change has left the arena, and his eventual replacement could set different priorities.

Beginning the day before President Trump took office — when Mr. Schneiderman filed a motion with five other state attorneys general to protect an Obama-era rule on air pollution that crosses state borders — the office of the New York attorney general has led or taken part in dozens of legal actions, including lawsuits, that opposed Washington’s deregulatory wave."

John Schwartz reports for the New York Times May 9, 2018.

SEE ALSO:

"Climate Hawk's Stunning Fall From Grace Emboldens Skeptics" (ClimateWire)

"What Does Eric Schneiderman's Resignation Mean for N.Y.'s Exxon Probe and Environment Lawsuits?" (InsideClimate News)

"Eric Schneiderman’s Legacy in Financial Cases May Survive His Downfall" (New York Times)