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New Analysis Shows Truck Manufacturers’ Scare Tactic Just a Bunch of Hot Air

Union of Concerned Scientists

To tackle this topic head-on, UCS, together with the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Sierra Club, commissioned a study of the impacts of truck regulations on employment from Environmental Resources Management (ERM), an independent consultant. <mic drop> So, is industry just full of it?

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In Memoriam: Walt Pomeroy, Environmental, Wildlife & Wilderness Advocate

PA Environment Daily

Many followed and are now part of the accepted political landscape in Lansing and throughout Michigan.” [End Finally, before retiring he was the first executive director of Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers from 1998-2004. End of excerpt.] He coached 175 scouts to their Eagle rank. It was a life well lived.”

Earth Day 110
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Louisiana’s Sabine River Authority Not Entitled To Sovereign Immunity

The Energy Law Blog

An entity classified as an “arm of the state” would be entitled to sovereign immunity provided by the Eleventh Amendment; in contrast, a “political subdivision” is not afforded the same protection. Tarrant County , 798 F.2d 2d 736, 744-45 (5 th Cir. The burden of proof falls on the entity seeking immunity and SRA-L failed to meet its burden.

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Toyota SUV adverts banned in UK on environmental grounds

Corp Watch

Protest Toyota Campaign vs. Toyota Protest Toyota Campaign vs. Toyota | March 4, 2004 TMPCWA filed a complaint against Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) for labour rights violations. Federal Government (via USA Spending) Toyota contracts with the U.S.

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Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta

Corp Watch

Lessons Not Learned: The Other Shell Report by Friends of the Earth (2004). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Enterprise in Oil: A History of Shell in the United States by Kendall Beaton (1957). billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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Address Impact Of Operations In Niger Delta Before Selling SPDC – CSOs Tell Shell

Corp Watch

Lessons Not Learned: The Other Shell Report by Friends of the Earth (2004). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Enterprise in Oil: A History of Shell in the United States by Kendall Beaton (1957). billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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New Shell documents could aid climate cases, attorneys say

Corp Watch

Lessons Not Learned: The Other Shell Report by Friends of the Earth (2004). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Enterprise in Oil: A History of Shell in the United States by Kendall Beaton (1957). billion pounds of ethylene a year.