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Navigating the Urban Landscape: London’s Low Emission Zone vs. NYC Congestion Pricing

Greenbuilding Law

Environmental Benefits : The primary goal of London’s LEZ, the world’s largest low emission zone, covering all London boroughs and much of the greater area, is to reduce GHG emissions from vehicles as part of a larger kingdom wide effort to fight climate change.

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Rights of Nature: Seeing the Forests and Trees

Vermont Law

constitutive law. In 2006, Tamaqua Borough of Pennsylvania. passed local law. In 2006, Tamaqua Borough of Pennsylvania. passed local law. In August 2018, the group began collecting signatures for a petition to place the Lake Erie Bill of Rights on the ballot for a February 2019 vote. Earth Law Center.

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3 Days That Shook Washington County: Natural Gas Plant Explosion; Pipeline Leak Of 1.1 Million Cubic Feet Of Gas; 10,000 Gallon Spill At Compressor Station

PA Environment Daily

Duran said she also contacted the Department of Environmental Protection about the incident and was told they planned to send inspectors to tour the plant Tuesday (January 3). The Public Utility Commission imposed its own penalties for violations under its laws. Click Here for video/sound of a typical release from 2012 to 2019.

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New California Legislation Would Be a Major Step Forward for Climate Disclosure

Law Columbia

3] California has long led the nation in adoption of environmental rules, including the first motor vehicle emission standards in 1966, energy efficiency standards for appliances in the 1970s, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, and many others. [4] 4] The new corporate climate disclosure bills may well continue that tradition.

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VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal

Corp Watch

VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal Law 360 PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 17:26 Thursday, September 14, 2023 Read more Matthew Perlman Europe's top court ruled Wednesday that Volkswagen should not have to pay a €5 million ($5.3 Volkswagen of America, Inc. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits

Corp Watch

South Africa: VW workers still seeking compensation after 20 years Anna Majavuxx | Mail & Guardian | November 18, 2019 Hundreds of Eastern Cape auto workers are still fighting for compensation almost 20 years after Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) fired them for holding an unprotected strike. Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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VW owners affected by "Dieselgate" in Switzerland will not receive compensation

Corp Watch

South Africa: VW workers still seeking compensation after 20 years Anna Majavuxx | Mail & Guardian | November 18, 2019 Hundreds of Eastern Cape auto workers are still fighting for compensation almost 20 years after Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) fired them for holding an unprotected strike. Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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