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Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

Law Columbia

The next week has the potential to bring important developments for international governance of marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The parties subsequently, in 2010, adopted a framework for assessing research projects. The 2008 resolution and 2010 assessment framework are not legally binding. seaweed) for carbon storage.

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The Social Cost of George W. Bush

Legal Planet

The earliest government estimate of the social cost of carbon was for 2010: $21/ton with a 3% discount rate and $35 at a 2.5% billion in 2010 dollars. The social cost of carbon is an estimate of the harm done by one additional ton of carbon dioxide. discount rate. billion tons, or $78.4

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Fourth District Holds Addendum To 2010 Program EIR For Irvine Business Complex Vision Plan Violated CEQA Because Conclusion That Large Infill Project’s GHG Emissions Would Be Less Than Significant Lacked Substantial Evidence And Project Was Not Exempt

CEQA Developments

3) affirmed a judgment setting aside an addendum to a 2010 program EIR (PEIR) and accompanying approvals for a 275,000-square foot office complex on a 4.95-acre and (2) did substantial evidence show the project’s GHG emissions are within the scope of the 2010 PEIR? IBC Business Owners for Sensible Development v.

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Climate Change and Nigeria

Legal Planet

In terms of the economy, Nigeria experienced a surge of growth at the beginning of this century, averaging over 8% from 1999 to 2010. Probably the more serious barrier to adaptation is that Nigeria has what is politely referred to as a governance problem. Sluggish economic growth is one reason why Nigeria may have trouble adapting.

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HotSpots H2O: Years-Long Drought Pushes Brazil to the Brink

Circle of Blue

Scientists estimate that Brazil hasn’t seen a normal period of rainfall since 2010. Scientists estimate that the country hasn’t seen a normal period of rainfall since 2010. The Chilean government declared an agricultural emergency in many provinces, estimating that rainfall is down between 62 and 80 percent in some regions.

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From Whale Oil to Wind Power: the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Disinformation Is an Ocean of Hypocrisy

Union of Concerned Scientists

After the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, scientists found that one of the whales killed by the oil spill was a member of a unique species called the Rice’s whale. Firefighters battle blazing remnants of the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon in April 2010. Source: U.S. Coast Guard.

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4 Antitrust Risk Areas To Watch For Government Contractors

Arnold Porter

This anticipated spending provides significant opportunities for government contractors. But companies seeking government contracts should be aware that there is a new cop walking this beat. For example, concrete is an essential component of many construction projects, including road and bridge projects managed by government agencies.