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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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PennFuture 25th Anniversary Celebrations Honor 7 Pennsylvanians For Fighting Climate Change, Industrial Pollution

PA Environment Daily

Joseph Otis Minott - Lifetime Achievement Award PennFuture honored Joseph Otis Minott, an environmental law leader, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades-long career fighting for the environment and public health in Pennsylvania. Mr. Minott holds two degrees in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D.

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The Beacon Test

Vermont Law

By Travis Rosenbluth In 2014, scientists of the IPCC agreed that human influence on the climate system is evident. The first camp, those who have a blind deus ex machina belief that technology, together with human innovation and ingenuity will save the day, offers nothing reasonable to the debate. Seven Years to Midnight?

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Seven Years To Midnight?

Vermont Law

By Travis Rosenbluth In 2014, scientists of the IPCC agreed that human influence on the climate system is evident. The first camp, those who have a blind deus ex machina belief that technology, together with human innovation and ingenuity will save the day, offers nothing reasonable to the debate. Seven Years to Midnight?

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The Farm Bill’s Uncertain Future

Vermont Law

Notably, some suggest the 2018 Farm Bill reflects a new set of standards for conservation that incorporate new technologies and science, focus on soil health and climate resilience, and encourage action at the watershed level. An unfortunate result of the lapse in Farm Bill authority upon expiration of the 2014 bill was that 39.

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Brooklyn startup addresses gun violence with climate jobs

A Greener Life

Even more important to BlocPower — which specializes in clean energy retrofits — is Local Law 97. Passed in 2019, the law requires existing buildings over 25,000 square feet to start lowering emissions in 2024 and to reach a reduction of 40 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050. And a lot of the technology is very approachable.”

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An Open Letter to President Obama

Vermont Law

March 7, 2014. Approving the Keystone XL is not investing in renewable energy or clean technology. There are political consequences. She submitted this comment to President Obama on March 7, 2014. This letter does not reflect the views of Vermont Law School or VJEL. Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.

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