Law Columbia

AUGUST 11, 2022

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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Law Columbia

APRIL 22, 2021

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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Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

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.

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