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War and the Environment

Legal Planet

The Costs of War Project says illegal logging by US-backed warlords and wood harvesting by refugees caused more than one-third of Afghanistan’s forests to vanish between 1990 and 2007. Drought, desertification and species loss have resulted. The number of migratory birds passing through Afghanistan has fallen by 85%.”

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Trends in commons scholarship

Environment, Law, and History

Some highlights: The start of commons scholarship can be understood as growing out of a rejection of Hardin’s prediction of natural resource degradation unless managed by governments or through private property rights ( Poteete et al. Through 2007 these topics drew most of the combined attention of commons scholars.

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2023 Master Plan Brings Updates to Coastal Research and Projects

The Energy Law Blog

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) recently released its 2023 draft Coastal Master Plan , which is required by law to be updated every six years. The most recent draft is the fourth update since it was first adopted by the Louisiana Legislature in 2007 following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. [1]

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The Ongoing Tension over Stormwater Discharges in Los Angeles

Legal Planet

Wells Environmental Clinic at UCLA School of Law is representing Los Angeles Waterkeeper on matters related to the subject of this post. The Superior Court sided with the boards and upheld the 2012 permit, and NRDC and LAW appealed. See Natural Resources Defense Council v. State Water Resources Control Board , No.

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Don’t Make the Same Mistake Twice

Vermont Law

Space is infinite, but earth’s orbits are a finite natural resource that must be managed properly. [1]. The existing space law regime is not sufficient to address the growing issues presented by the increasing creation of orbital debris. [8]. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, June 2007, 1, 4 (. Maritime Law, Nov.

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Appeals court upholds Ontario town’s convictions for damaging piping plover habitat

Enviromental Defense

After a nearly 30-year absence, they returned to Ontario in 2007, including to Sauble Beach. The decision also sends a clear message to governments, individuals, and industries that those who damage or destroy protected habitat contrary to the law will be held to account.

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Federal Government Continues Efforts to Reform Colorado River Operations

E2 Law Blog

Department of Interior (DOI) is seeking public comments on new strategies to replace the 2007 Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and the Coordinated Operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead that will expire at the end of 2026.