Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) research shows that top fossil fuel producers’ emissions are responsible for as much as half of global surface temperature increase. Data on the major carbon producers’ emissions have been published since 2014. The best solution: Replace fossil fuels with renewable energy.

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Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 305

Real Climate

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

This debate is not new and there was a similar public discussion about long-term memory in the climate system and trends in 2014 on a Dutch website, Climate Dialogue. We know from previous experience that it is likely that such cases will be used uncritically and selectively for political and economic goals.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 1, 2021

According to the petitioner, as a signatory to the Paris Agreement Brazil has committed to various duties to mitigate climate change. While these targets were established voluntarily, they became mandatory once the Paris Agreement was promulgated as national law in Brazil through an executive decree. In PSB et al.

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Rainforest Deforestation Paris Agreement 2005 40

Vermont Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In November 2014, the United States and China—two of the world’s most significant emitters—. international climate change agreement. the Paris Agreement) that will require periodic, rigorous accounting and management of total national emissions. the Paris Agreement. jointly committed. Clean Power Plan.

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Paris Agreement Carbon Emissions Climate Change 2016 40

Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

The Washington Court of Appeals upheld Jefferson County’s 2014 Shoreline Master Program, which is a combination of planning policies and development regulations that address shoreline uses and development. Washington Appellate Court Said Climate Goals in County’s Shoreline Master Program Were Not Unconstitutionally Vague. Exxon Mobil Corp.

2017 40

2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Renewable Energy 40

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Fourth Circuit Declined to Stay Remand Order in Baltimore’s Climate Case Against Fossil Fuel Companies; Companies Sought Stay from Supreme Court. The FWS concluded in 2008 that the trout should be listed but reversed course in 2014 and concluded that listing was no longer warranted. FEATURED CASE.

2019 40

2019 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Greenhouse 40

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The federal district court for the Northern District of California denied Oakland’s and San Francisco’s motions to remand their climate change public nuisance lawsuits against five major fossil fuel producers to state court. Based Fossil Fuel Companies Filed Motions to Dismiss New York City’s Climate Change Lawsuit.

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2018 Clean Air Act Climate Change Endangered Species Act 40