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The EU-MERCOSUR Deal: A Litmus Test for Resolving the Growing Paradox of Development and Conservation

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Bolsonaro pointed out that other countries had been allowed to manage their natural resources with little outside interference, even if there were adverse environmental consequences, and specifically referenced the history of developed nations like Germany and France. the highest surge in fires since 2010. contributing.

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May 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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As a threshold matter, the court found that Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and one of the state petitioners (New York) each had standing based on potential injuries from climate change which were caused in part by HFC emissions and which would be redressed by restrictions on such emissions. Wheeler , No. 18-1172 (D.C.

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November 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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With respect to the analysis of climate change impacts, the appellate court said the City of Brea had appropriately selected a significance threshold for project greenhouse gas emissions that was higher than one used for a similar residential project in 2010. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. 17-2780, 17-2806 (2d Cir.

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The Trump Watch: What Does the New Administration Portend for the Environment?

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It was reckless for the Paris agreement to enter into force before the election,’ said the source, who works on Trump’s transition team for international energy and climate policy, speaking on condition of anonymity. [25]. 19, 2010), [link]. [14]. This cloud, too, has a silver lining. Michael Shnayerson, A Convenient Untruth.

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