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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. It covers the following areas.

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Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits

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USA: VW executive given the maximum prison sentence for his role in Dieselgate Sean O'Kane | The Verge | December 6, 2017 The man who was in charge of Volkswagen’s US environmental and engineering office before the Dieselgate scandal has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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VW owners affected by "Dieselgate" in Switzerland will not receive compensation

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USA: VW executive given the maximum prison sentence for his role in Dieselgate Sean O'Kane | The Verge | December 6, 2017 The man who was in charge of Volkswagen’s US environmental and engineering office before the Dieselgate scandal has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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Germany: Scandal at Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA: The company is refusing to sign a collective agreement, but gets millions in state subsidies

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USA: VW executive given the maximum prison sentence for his role in Dieselgate Sean O'Kane | The Verge | December 6, 2017 The man who was in charge of Volkswagen’s US environmental and engineering office before the Dieselgate scandal has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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Germany: Workers at VW subsidiary Cariad protest against job cuts

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USA: VW executive given the maximum prison sentence for his role in Dieselgate Sean O'Kane | The Verge | December 6, 2017 The man who was in charge of Volkswagen’s US environmental and engineering office before the Dieselgate scandal has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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China: Volkswagen under fire after audit finds no evidence of Uyghur forced labor

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USA: VW executive given the maximum prison sentence for his role in Dieselgate Sean O'Kane | The Verge | December 6, 2017 The man who was in charge of Volkswagen’s US environmental and engineering office before the Dieselgate scandal has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal

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USA: VW executive given the maximum prison sentence for his role in Dieselgate Sean O'Kane | The Verge | December 6, 2017 The man who was in charge of Volkswagen’s US environmental and engineering office before the Dieselgate scandal has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million for Clean Air Act Violation U.S.

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