2019

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Big Climate Win Down Under: Australian Court Blocks Coal Mine Citing Negative Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Law Columbia

This blog provides a quick review of the case and its noteworthy developments. 1) of Australia’s Environmental Planning & Assessment Act (the EPA), obligates the government to consider the public interest as part of its review of a development application. An Overview of the Case. Section 4.15(1) The Project should be refused.”.

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The EU-MERCOSUR Deal: A Litmus Test for Resolving the Growing Paradox of Development and Conservation

Vermont Law

developed themselves and consolidated their democracies. During his United Nations (“UN”) Speech, Brazil President Bolsonaro made clear his government’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development to benefit Brazil and the world. There can be no political freedom without there also being economic freedom.

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Reassessing Climate Justice and Energy Security Between India and Pakistan: The Curious Case of the Kalabagh Dam (Part 2)

Vermont Law

In South Asia, deployment of sustainable energy is less a matter of technology and more about easing regional tensions between Pakistan and India. The Kalabagh dam’s development has been impeded by a number of factors, including project finance, regional tensions, and center-province disputes. By Nadia Ahmad*. appeared first on.

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How Practical are the Goals of the District’s Omnibus 100% Clean Energy Law by 2032?

Vermont Law

This allegation comes from the co-mingling of interests on behalf of Pepco as well as the Sustainability Energy Utility (SEU). She has an interest in international and domestic energy law, regulation and policy. charge residents twice for their electric usage.”.

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October 2019 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. New York Court Dismissed Challenge to Local Zoning Law that Restricted Development of Solar Facilities. and non-U.S. climate litigation charts.

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George Monbiot Q + A – How rejuvenating nature could help fight climate change

Science Blogs

Natural climate solutions show how we can use the self-regulating power of the living world to help fend off climate catastrophe. I believe all projects should be guided by the Freirean approach – developed by the Brazilian philosopher Paolo Freire – of mutual education and understanding. Stephen Woroniecki , Author provided.