Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The Paris Pact for water has sound principles but there has not been a formal assessment of its outcomes. They said that though the agreement’s core principles are sound, there has been no formal assessment of outcomes. The Tigris River watershed is shared by Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Last December, the European Union (EU) agreed on a comprehensive battery policy that aims to make electric vehicles (EVs) more sustainable. These regulations set a precedent for battery policy; an area where the US needs to do more. Why does the EU need new battery regulations?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 2, 2023

According to scholar and advocate Dr. Robert Bullard, “environmental justice embraces the principle that all people and communities have a right to equal protection and equal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.” Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act (EJ for All Act). The bill, introduced in the House by Reps.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 26, 2023

It’s proxy season, that time of year when investors have a chance to influence corporate policies and make direct asks to corporate decisionmakers, and in 2023 an unwelcome guest is making its presence felt in the boardroom. The paragraph appeared in a section on risk disclosure.

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Energy & the Law

APRIL 18, 2023

A basic principle of Texas insurance law is that a separate contract may be incorporated by reference into an insurance policy only if that reference is clearly manifested in the terms of the policy itself. A court will consult the separate contract only to the extent that the policy requires it. It did not.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 26, 2024

Advocates for scientific integrity commented on new draft scientific integrity policies. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Biden administration finalized updated procedures for conducting cost-benefit analysis and encouraging public participation in meetings about regulations. At the end of the year, they released final versions.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Environmental Democracy and Rule of Law: The comment emphasized the importance of transparency, citizen participation, and accountability in climate policies and suggested including guidelines to ensure these policies respect human rights. It suggests outlining the principles of State responsibility to reinforce the legal framework.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Within this context, the request explores the principles of common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR) and international cooperation. This submission responds to the Request for Advisory Opinion presented by the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Chile, focusing on the intersection of the climate emergency and human rights.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Energy equity also means thinking about the unequal distribution of energy system costs in our country and how that directly reflects historical harms enacted through policy and siting of polluting facilities that have sacrificed communities of Black, Latinx, Native, low-income, and immigrant groups for decades.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 9, 2024

With regard to the climate crisis, Article 8 requires “that each Contracting State undertake measures for the substantial and progressive reduction of their respective GHG emission levels, with a view to reaching net neutrality within, in principle, the next three decades” (KlimaSeniorinnen, para. In the other two cases, Carême v.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 22, 2024

Despite being a good and necessary policy, Bill C-50 faced fierce opposition from the oil and gas industry and the politicians who defend big polluters. Bill C-50 will help Canadian workers and communities prepare for the future in a low-carbon economy. It took time to get the legislation to this important milestone. That’s not acceptable.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 10, 2024

In a pivotal week for environmental justice, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, France, delivered rulings on three climate cases. The other two cases were dismissed due to procedural issues, not due to the merits of the cases. Below, I detail some of the key aspects of each case and outline how the courts ruled.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 26, 2024

Advocates for scientific integrity commented on new draft scientific integrity policies. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Biden administration finalized updated procedures for conducting cost-benefit analysis and encouraging public participation in meetings about regulations. At the end of the year, they released final versions.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In December, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service proposed regulations governing implementation of the 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit , passed as part of 2022’s Inflation Reduction Act. In particular, emissions loopholes related to biomethane and fugitive methane (i.e.,

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 24, 2022

If you’ll excuse a little policy wonkery, it’s worth looking at the plan and what it contains. How are they adapting circular economy principles to their specific context? Last week Rwanda hosted the World Circular Economy Forum, and at the event, they launched their first national action plan for a circular economy.

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JANZEN AG

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Ag Data Transparent organization recently undertook a review and update of the Core Principles for Ag Data Use. One of these core principles is “Transparency.” Here is the entire principle: Transparency: [Ag Tech] Providers shall inform farmers about the purposes for which they collect and use ag data.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 17, 2023

The fabulous growth of wind and solar builds on states’ clean energy policy and corporate decarbonization targets. Transmission policy is vital to supplying grid modernization, and some state governments see their role in planning ahead for the grid we need. Where do we go for that modern infrastructure?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Not only are these policies necessary for California’s future, many of these policies have been exported to other states, and even the federal level.  Not only are these policies necessary for California’s future, many of these policies have been exported to other states, and even the federal level. 

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Washington Nature

JULY 3, 2023

With just seven years until 2030—a critical tipping point by which we must make significant changes to avoid the worst possible outcomes of climate change—these policies have been significant steps in the right direction. TNC has been supporting the federal government in enacting transformative policies to advance climate action.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On December 23, the Public Utility Commission published notice in the PA Bulletin inviting comment on a Proposed Policy Statement requesting public comment on proposed guidelines for electric utility rate design for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve a motion by PUC Chairman Stephen M.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The declaration otherwise just affirmed general principles, such as a common understanding that the world is not doing enough to achieve 1.5°C The declaration otherwise just affirmed general principles, such as a common understanding that the world is not doing enough to achieve 1.5°C Other statements (e.g.,

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Legal Planet

MARCH 15, 2022

In 2018, the GCF Task Force endorsed Guiding Principles for Collaboration and Partnership Between Subnational Governments, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. In 2018, the GCF Task Force endorsed Guiding Principles for Collaboration and Partnership Between Subnational Governments, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 2, 2022

It consists of a preamble vision statement and ten platform planks that lay out the principles that must guide this transition.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 2, 2021

As well as being numerate and having technical knowledge, you’ll have computer programming skills and practice of applying physical principles to solve real-world problems. Policy and behaviour change. In many of these roles, the skills and knowledge you gain from a physics degree are invaluable. Green jobs case studies.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

On October 19, the Public Utility Commission approved a Proposed Policy Statement requesting public comment on proposed guidelines for electric utility rate design for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve a motion by PUC Chairman Stephen M.

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Legal Planet

JULY 27, 2023

It was terrible public policy. When these principles bump up against each other, it can be hard to draw the line. Environmental groups have fought valiantly to stop the construction of the MVP project, and the Fourth Circuit has repeatedly upheld their legal claims. Congress recently gave the pipeline the go-ahead.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

FAIRsharing.org is a curated, searchable registry of metadata standards; databases and repositories; and funder and journal policies that are relevant to specific domains or types of data… FAIRsharing.org is a registry developed to help researchers and those who support them fulfill the FAIR principles by enabling them to readily … Continue (..)

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As I noted in my introductory post on the Commission, I served as an advisor to the Secretariat and my students in the UCLA International Climate Law and Policy Clinic provided research and analytic support to the Secretariat. The commentary and discussion I’m posting are my own views, not those of the Commission.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

In 2019 and again in 2020 , Shell found that CAPP was out of step with Shell’s principles because of lack of support for the Paris Agreement and climate policies such as carbon pricing. Here are three ways Shell’s climate principles are just greenwashing: . Shell Canada says it really cares about climate action.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 7, 2021

billion Yale Endowment fossil fuel investment principles. The post Yale Accelerates Carbon Reduction Targets, Creates New Divestment Policies appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The University has also revamped the $31.2 Strategies to achieve the. Read more ».

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Judgment of the Supreme Court In its judgment, the Supreme Court considered the long-established principles applicable to a strike out application, finding that a pleading should be struck out if it “discloses no reasonably arguable cause of action”. By Sophie J. In Smith v.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 23, 2023

Working in this field has meant interacting with experts from various backgrounds, areas of study, and experiences who are working to enact more holistic and protective environmental policies. What are some of the key things people should know about US policies protecting them from cumulative risks and impacts? Do they harm us?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 30, 2023

As constraints wither and diplomatic channels are cut, this latest change to Russian nuclear policy is designed to create even more fear and uncertainty. On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to station Russian nuclear weapons on the soil of its neighbor and ally, Belarus.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

At the heart of EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment, lie the principles of engaging with partners and stakeholders at all levels to foster collaboration, innovation, and progress,” said EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Cathy Libertz. “At appearing throughout the city at multiple SEPTA and PATCO stops. Hayman, Esq.

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HumanNature

MARCH 11, 2024

This also means that policies that work for the advanced world might not produce the same results in their counterpart. What is more, these policies might not even work for the former if they aim for a different, greener world. Guest Post by Vedanshi Nevatia , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

While the outcome of these climate-focused advisory opinions will unfold over the next several years, they have the potential to similarly shape international law and policy. Fossil fuel companies are well established as founts of disinformation , agents of obstruction, and drivers of climate change.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

What’s more, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault even committed to have this policy in place by the end of 2023. What’s more, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault even committed to have this policy in place by the end of 2023. What is the role of an emissions cap policy?

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