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Guest Post: Climate Litigation in Japan: Citizens’ Attempts for the Coal Phase-Out

Law Columbia

But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan.

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Climate Activists Argue Criminal Acts Legally Excusable Under Necessity Doctrine

Vermont Law

Many civil disobedience activists in the 1960s and 70s attempted to use it to justify their illegal actions in protests over foreign wars or nuclear power, for example, but achieved little to no success. In 2013, Massachusetts District Attorney C. Further, he found that “actions that [merely]. reduce the risk of a possible harm.

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

The attorney general said that PwC also served from at least 2008 to 2013 as global advisor and report writer for the Carbon Disclosure Project, a non-profit organization that functions as a global disclosure system for environmental information, including greenhouse gas emissions, from companies including Exxon.

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Analysis: Russia’s slow progress on climate action set to pick up speed

A Greener Life

After seven years of sanctions and accusations of malign activities by all sides, political relations between Russia and both the US and the EU are at their worst since the mid-1980s. To achieve the same in 2013, Russia needed oil to be at US$115. Moscow–Beijing political ties have strengthened.

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Why Ceding Nuclear to China and Russia Threatens National Security: Michael Shellenberger's Congressional Testimony July 28, 2020

Environmental Progress

In 2013, the Obama administration gave the wind industry permission to kill condors, an endangered species. Why Nuclear Energy Is More Important Than Climate Change Anyone genuinely concerned about climate change, air pollution, or the impact of renewables on wildlife should advocate nuclear energy.

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Open Letter to Nancy Pelosi from President Michael Shellenberger Expressing Concern Over Denial of Right to Respond to Personal Attacks

Environmental Progress

I understand that Congressional hearings involve some political theater. However, I am not a political appointee. I did not expect to be drawn into political theatre that violates basic civility. I am told that Members from both sides sometimes act this way. That may be the case. I do not represent a large trade association.

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Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely

Corp Watch

USA: Defense Contractor: Climate Change Could Create “Business Opportunities” Jeremy Schulman | Mother Jones | August 14, 2013 Raytheon is worried about the risks of global warming. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list.