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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: the chilling impact on science

Physics World

Under president Vladimir Putin, Russia had already invaded the country in 2014 – annexing the Crimean peninsula – and supported Russian separatist forces in the Donbass region. The letter’s withdrawal was a chilling reminder of what Russia’s political climate has become.

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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. Upcoming cases will provide U.S. The Valve Turners blocked 15% of U.S. Can it work?

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Arguments over Solar Geoengineering Research

Legal Planet

Doing research on environmental issues or responses is usually an easy call for policy-makers and gets wide political support, even if there’s disagreement what to do about the issue. All research is governed, mostly through normal processes of peer review, research-program management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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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.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 6.22.22

PA Environment Daily

House Republicans Pass Bill Exempting Conventional Oil & Gas Wells From Plugging Bonds Sticking Taxpayers With $5.1 Billion In Cleanup Liability [PaEN] -- Independent Fiscal Office Projects Up To $24.3 What’s Your Community Doing?

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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. 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.

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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. 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.