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The Gas Utility Industry is Gaslighting Us

Union of Concerned Scientists

Shy’s study provided a shining example of the threat posed by industrial pollution that galvanized public attention in the late 1960s and led to the first Earth Day in April 1970. Federal Agencies Fail to Protect the Public The federal government has been aware of gas stove pollution issues for decades.

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.6.24

PA Environment Daily

Click Here to watch online. -- April 9-- House State Government Committee meets to consider House Bill 1169 (Warren-D- Bucks) requiring the installation of water bottle refilling stations in state buildings ( sponsor summary ). Room G-50 Irvis Building. Room 523 Irvis Building. Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Felt Across Eastern PA; 4.0

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Earth Day’s 50th Sees Explosion in Rights of Nature Movement Worldwide

Vermont Law

anniversary of Earth Day. This Earth Day demands both deep reflection and bold action. first Earth Day. environmental laws arose in part from Earth Day. Recognition of the fundamental rights of nature is a core element of such new governance systems. Linda Sheehan, [link]. April 2020.

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Senate Confirms Three PUC Commissioners Bringing 5-Member Panel Up To Full Strength For First Time In More Than 18th Months

PA Environment Daily

Wolf on April 21, 2021 (Earth Day) they would reject all future nominees to the PUC until he withdraws his executive order joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. Tom Wolf for his nominations, along with the Pennsylvania Senate for its support of all three nominations earlier.

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Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta

Corp Watch

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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Address Impact Of Operations In Niger Delta Before Selling SPDC – CSOs Tell Shell

Corp Watch

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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New Shell documents could aid climate cases, attorneys say

Corp Watch

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.