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Sounding the All (Nu)Clear: Restarting Japan’s Nuclear Plants Post-Fukushima Disaster

Vermont Law

While Japan once had one of the world’s most diverse energy portfolios, the loss of its nuclear program has caused a sudden shift towards a fossil-fuel heavy generation industry. On August 11, 2015, the Kyushu Electric Power Company began the restart process on the No. Sendai Nuclear Power Plant.

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Climate Activists Argue Criminal Acts Legally Excusable Under Necessity Doctrine

Vermont Law

By Dan Wilcox, Senior Notes Editor, Vermont Journal of Environmental Law. Long recognized in both American and English common law, the defense rests on the claim that an otherwise illegal act is legally excusable as necessary to avoid a greater harm. 8, 2014), [link]. Upcoming cases will provide U.S. Can it work? reasonable.

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Testimony of Michael D. Shellenberger Founder and President, Environmental Progress For the House Oversight Committee August 5, 2020

Environmental Progress

In May, a California civil rights coalition filed a lawsuit against the state to prevent implementation of climate law aimed at reducing driving. The coalition calculates that the proposed law will increase the cost of a home by anywhere from $40,000 to $400,000. For example, the Green New Deal proposed by Rep.

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Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely

Corp Watch

USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Raytheon’s “bunker buster” bombs were used by Israel to target civilian homes during its 2014 assault on Gaza. billion that we’ve already paid,” Raytheon CEO Gregory Hayes said during an earnings call last month.

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The "Patriots" at Raytheon

Corp Watch

USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Raytheon’s “bunker buster” bombs were used by Israel to target civilian homes during its 2014 assault on Gaza. billion that we’ve already paid,” Raytheon CEO Gregory Hayes said during an earnings call last month.

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Ukraine conflict a boon for defense industry

Corp Watch

USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Raytheon’s “bunker buster” bombs were used by Israel to target civilian homes during its 2014 assault on Gaza. billion that we’ve already paid,” Raytheon CEO Gregory Hayes said during an earnings call last month.

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How Biden’s Foreign-Policy Team Got Rich

Corp Watch

USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co. Raytheon’s “bunker buster” bombs were used by Israel to target civilian homes during its 2014 assault on Gaza. billion that we’ve already paid,” Raytheon CEO Gregory Hayes said during an earnings call last month.