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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. 8, 2014), [link]. Courts were—and remain—skeptical that such acts can fairly be said to avoid or reduce the harm protested.

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Sen. Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal

PA Environment Daily

And now, I participated in a seminar that PJM was part of in New York City, and one of the comments made is the political policies that we as legislators in the various states associated with PJM probably give to PJM. "In Obviously, that doesn't add up quite, but there's a little bit of renewables included in that. “We Read more here.

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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 a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi after that hearing I noted that I am aware that Congressional hearings involve some political theater. However, I am not a political appointee. I did not expect to be drawn into political theater that violates basic civility. That may be the case. I do not represent a large trade association.

2020 97
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Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely

Corp Watch

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Raytheon’s “bunker buster” bombs were used by Israel to target civilian homes during its 2014 assault on Gaza. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. Image OpenSecrets.org Profile of Raytheon USA: ‘They have massive influence.’

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The "Patriots" at Raytheon

Corp Watch

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Raytheon’s “bunker buster” bombs were used by Israel to target civilian homes during its 2014 assault on Gaza. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. Image OpenSecrets.org Profile of Raytheon USA: ‘They have massive influence.’

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Ukraine conflict a boon for defense industry

Corp Watch

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Raytheon’s “bunker buster” bombs were used by Israel to target civilian homes during its 2014 assault on Gaza. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. Image OpenSecrets.org Profile of Raytheon USA: ‘They have massive influence.’

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How Biden’s Foreign-Policy Team Got Rich

Corp Watch

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Raytheon’s “bunker buster” bombs were used by Israel to target civilian homes during its 2014 assault on Gaza. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. Image OpenSecrets.org Profile of Raytheon USA: ‘They have massive influence.’