In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has narrowed the scope of environmental reviews under NEPA, allowing for expedited infrastructure projects, including the controversial Uinta Basin Railway in Utah. The decision, made with an 8-0 majority, permits the railroad expansion that has raised concerns among environmentalists regarding potential ecological impacts. This ruling curtails the authority of judges to block projects based on environmental considerations and endorses a limited interpretation of critical environmental laws, presenting a substantial victory for developers and the oil industry while posing a setback for conservation efforts.