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The Rise and Fall of the “Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation”

Real Climate

Today, in a research article published in the same journal Science , my colleagues and I have provided what we consider to be the most definitive evidence yet that the AMO doesn’t actually exist. There are a number of revealing features in the signal pattern. Background. Ammann and Naveau (2003) ).

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DEP Invites Comments On Notification Requirements For Spills, Discharges Threatening To Pollute Streams; Response To Bills Changing Definition Of Water Pollution

PA Environment Daily

Although not described in the draft Technical Guidance, there is no doubt this document is an attempt by DEP to respond to legislation introduced in the Senate and House to amend the Clean Streams Law to change the definition of pollution and put the decision on whether to notify DEP of a spill into the hands of the companies doing the spilling.

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More solar shenanigans*

Real Climate

HS93 assembled five hypothesized time series: annual sunspot numbers (and an 11-yr smoothed version), the solar cycle length (SCL), solar-cycle decay rate, equatorial solar rotation, and the fraction of penumbral spots. High-definition photo of HS93 Fig. Baliunas, and R. I can think of no valid reason for this. Skumanich, and O.

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EPA Biting Off More Than It Can Chew? Agency Publishes First Year Implementation Plan for New TSCA Legislation

The Energy Law Blog

Faced with the ambitious requirements and timeframes laid out by the Frank R. The first 30 days will see a number of actions related to the Confidential Business Information (“CBI”) process. Early Mandatory Actions EPA also expects to take action on a number of early mandatory requirements.

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The European Commission’s New Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe

Arnold Porter

The Commission has been focused on this area for a number of years, and there have been a number of consultations and stakeholder engagements to explore possible changes to the legislative regime. It is unclear to us if this will succeed in driving greater investment, instead of measures that e.g., ensure stronger IP protection.

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Rulemaking Nightmares

Acoel

In 1938, Rule 26(b)(1) was numbered Rule 26(b) and was entitled, “Scope of Examination.” I say this, in part, because Rule 26(b)(1) – the scope of discovery — contained two significant deletions that historically had a profound influence on the cost of litigation. Relevant to subject matter.” That’s right. or any other party.”.

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DEP Secretary Negrin To Citizen Activists: ‘We Don’t Represent Chevron, We Don’t Represent Shell And I’ve Made That Absolutely Clear-- We’re Holding Those Leaders Accountable’

PA Environment Daily

The activists raised a number of issues over the lack of action by DEP to protect citizens and the environment from the impacts of the oil and gas industry. Lisa Johnson Lisa Johnson, Lisa Johnson & Associates, is an attorney representing citizens and local governments in a number of cases appealing DEP actions and inactions. [On