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Analysis: Coal extraction in Indonesia is driving deforestation

A Greener Life

Coal extraction in Indonesia is done with open-pit mining, hence the deforestation,” says Syahrul Fitra, a senior forest campaigner at Greenpeace Southeast Asia. of total tropical deforestation between 2000 and 2019. of total tropical deforestation between 2000 and 2019. The main destination for this coal was China, with 99.2

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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. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework. Useful Environmental Law Terms.

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The Stream, February 1, 2023: US Government Restores Protections for Alaska’s Tongass Forest

Circle of Blue

. — Christian Thorsberg, Interim Stream Editor Recent WaterNews from Circle of Blue Road Salt, A Stealthy Pollutant, Is Damaging Michigan Waters — Rivers and lakes are becoming saltier while law and practice limit effective responses. The USDA’s decision is a reversal of a reversal.