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Guest Commentary: Czech Republic-Poland’s dispute over the Turów mine

Law Columbia

Czech Republic v Poland (Mine de Turów, ECLI:EU:C:2021:420, ECLI:EU:C:2021:752, ECLI:EU:C:2022:74 ) concerned the operation of a lignite mine in Poland. In February 2021, the Czech Republic asked the CJEU for interim measures, requesting the immediate closure of the lignite mine. However, the case also holds climate aspects.

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The Rights of Nature — Can an Ecosystem Bear Legal Rights?

Law Columbia

In 2011, the first lawsuit using the Rights of Nature provision was filed by the Global Alliance for Rights of Nature (GARN) and others against a construction company for building a road across Ecuador’s Vilcabamba River and dumping rubble into the river. The case is pending a decision. Pakistan : G. Khan Cement Company v.

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Nuclear Plant Closures And Renewables Increase Electricity Prices & Unreliability, Testifies Michael Shellenberger to U.S. Senate

Environmental Progress

In 2012, 2017, and 2021 the National Academies of Science and Engineering published three separate reports on threats to the grid, resilience, and the future of electricity. [1] The price of solar panels and wind turbines has declined 75 percent and 25 percent, respectively, since 2011. [5] 5] The U.S.