Law Columbia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Back in 2008, the parties adopted a resolution which stated that, “given the present state of knowledge, ocean fertilization activities other than legitimate scientific research should not be allowed.” This is consistent with the precautionary principle that underlies much international environmental law.

Precautionary Principle 54

Precautionary Principle Carbon Dioxide Ocean Radiation 54

Law Columbia

APRIL 22, 2021

The goal of conferring rights to nature is to secure the highest level of environmental protection under which an ecosystem can thrive and whose rights are not violated. The Supreme Court recognized that these cement plants could cause further depletion of groundwater, among other harmful environmental impacts.

Deforestation 104

Deforestation Climate Change Earth Day Precautionary Principle 104

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule repealing the Clean Power Plan and finalizing the final Affordable Clean Energy rule in its place. The FWS concluded in 2008 that the trout should be listed but reversed course in 2014 and concluded that listing was no longer warranted. West Virginia v. 15-1363 et al. 1884CV01431 (Mass.

2019 40

2019 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Greenhouse 40