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Climate Policy in the World’s Fourth Largest Country

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Indonesia has the third largest rainforest after Brazil and Congo. This was an increased unconditional commitment compared to the 2010 pledge of 26%. Over three-fourths of Indonesia electricity comes from fossil fuels: 60% from coal and 16% from gas. Its long-term plan calls for carbon neutrality by 2060.

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Brazil Advances in Climate Change Litigation

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The Amazon rainforest on the Urubu River. Climate litigation is gaining momentum in Brazil as a tool to protect the Amazon rainforest from illegal deforestation. The decision was made in a lawsuit filed by four political parties (PSB et al. Photo by Andre Deak via Flickr.

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A new climate litigation claim in Brazil raises the pressure for increased climate action and protection of the Amazon rainforest

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It contributes to increasing pressure against President Bolsonaro for widespread environmental damage across the country, resulting from a significant lack of climate action and the pervasive destruction of the Amazon rainforest. by 2020 against a 2010 baseline. Omissions from the Brazilian government on climate policy. In PSB et al.

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Starting with a Messy Slate: The Role of Environmental Law in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake

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Summary: The country of Haiti does not have a history of effective environmental regulation and this has continued after the devastating 2010 earthquake due to a lack of political and economic infrastructure. Starting with a Messy Slate: The Role of Environmental Law in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake. appeared first on.

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Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’

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Palm oil for Nestlé: more than 1,000 cases of deforestation per day Rainforest Rescue | October 22, 2020 In 2010, Nestlé gave itself ten years to switch to 100% deforestation-free palm oil. I also went looking for something to inspire me politically. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians.

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Nestlé, Mars among chocolate makers criticised in cocoa-sourcing report

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Palm oil for Nestlé: more than 1,000 cases of deforestation per day Rainforest Rescue | October 22, 2020 In 2010, Nestlé gave itself ten years to switch to 100% deforestation-free palm oil. I also went looking for something to inspire me politically. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians.

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

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There can be no political freedom without there also being economic freedom. by world leaders regarding the Bolsonaro administration’s inaction to prevent or stop the burning of the Amazon rainforest—. the highest surge in fires since 2010. developed themselves and consolidated their democracies. And vice-versa. contributing.