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California Wins Major Clean Air Act/Climate Change Case in D.C. Circuit

Legal Planet

In CAA section 209(a), Congress adopted a general ban on states’ ability to regulate auto emissions in favor of federal regulation. And second, California must first seek and obtain from EPA a “waiver” of the otherwise applicable federal air pollution limits for new motor vehicles. In 2006, President George W.

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The Supreme Court Curbs Climate Action

Legal Planet

New York v. But it is not plausible that Congress gave EPA the authority to adopt on its own such a regulatory scheme in Section 111(d). In order to regulate existing power plants—especially existing coal-fired plants—EPA turned to section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. United States, 505 U. 144, 187 (1992).

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What’s Up With Water — March 29, 2022

Circle of Blue

Welcome to “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. According to VOA News, environmental advocates and researchers are hailing the decision as a rare victory for a Mekong ecosystem that is under constant threat of development. More water news and analysis await you at circleofblue.org.

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Florida is a Climate-Denying Hellscape

Legal Planet

On extremely hot days, many outdoor workers in Florida often lack access to three basic accommodations: water, shade and rest breaks, according to Health News Florida. The bill, SB 1492 , removes local governments’ authority to adopt heat protections, such as guaranteed shade and rest breaks for workers.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.31.24

PA Environment Daily

Meuser Embarrass Pennsylvania Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Threads PA Environment Digest Feed Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: March 31, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Frontiers institutional partnerships update – autumn 2023

Frontiers

The latest news on our collaborations with research institutions, libraries, consortia, and funders. Something we believe to be crucial in a world facing unprecedented challenges from climate change to fake news and conflict. Catch up on other news from Frontiers Dr Asli Demirgüç-Kunt joins Frontiers for Young Minds.

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What’s Up With Water — March 15, 2022

Circle of Blue

Welcome to “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. In Australia, the eastern states of Queensland and New South Wales continue to reel from record-breaking floods. The Deseret News reports that Utah lawmakers took notable steps on water conservation. Transcript.

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