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Roe v. Wade Draft Bodes Ill for Air, Wetlands and EPA

Union of Concerned Scientists

Outside of bird protection acts of the early 20 th century, protections for water, air and the atmosphere are a late 20 th -century development, created in the wake of Rachel Carson’s 1962 treatise on pesticides, Silent Spring. Justice Alito has displayed similar cynicism about water protection. There is now a 99.9

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Policy News: July 12, 2021

ESA

EU countries approve landmark climate change law – Reuters. Climate scientists take swipe at Exxon Mobil, industry in leaked report – Politico. ECB presents action plan to include climate change considerations in its monetary policy strategy – European Central Bank. International. .

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