Law Columbia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In 2010, the parties adopted an assessment framework for determining whether a particular ocean fertilization project involves “legitimate scientific research,” and thus may be allowed. The uncertainty has led some to argue that application of the 2010 assessment framework could discourage private-sector investment in ocean CDR research.

Precautionary Principle 54

Precautionary Principle Carbon Dioxide Ocean Radiation 54

Law Columbia

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2010, the City Council of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania unanimously passed an ordinance recognizing the Rights of Nature as part of a ban on shale gas drilling and fracking. In the United States, several cities have asked for an ecosystem to bear legal rights.

Deforestation 104

Deforestation Climate Change Earth Day Precautionary Principle 104

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

52] And from 2010 to 2019, consumers from across the U.S. In Germany, the government has had to resort to various mechanisms to prevent utilities from going bankrupt. [51] 51] Restructured electricity markets did not result in the oft-promised lower prices in California, Texas, or the U.S. as a whole. [52] Accessed March 5, 2020. [26]

Electricity 106

Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 106

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Supreme Court of Mexico Rejected Ethanol Fuel Content Hike, Citing Precautionary Principle and Right to a Healthy Environment. The Court concluded that the precautionary principle and the right to a healthy environment require consideration of ethanol’s environmental risks, including its contributions to greenhouse gas emissions.

2020 40

2020 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Greenhouse 40