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Swiss Women Lead the Way in Historic Climate Justice Victory

Union of Concerned Scientists

Born between 1999 and 2012, these youths argued that the adverse effects of climate change, such as heatwaves and wildfires , pose a threat to their right to life. They sought to hold Portugal and 32 other countries accountable for not meeting the emissions reduction targets set under the 2015 Paris climate accord.

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How molecular catalysts mediate the electrochemical generation of fuels

Physics World

From 2011–2012, Prof. She joined UNC in 2012. Harry B Gray and Dr Jay R Winkler at the California Institute of Technology, completing her PhD in 2011. Dempsey was an NSF ACC postdoctoral fellow with Daniel R Gamelin at the University of Washington.

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We have the tools to design climate-adapted forests. Should we intervene?

HumanNature

2012; Ste-Marie et al., 2012), as was done with the Florida torreya ( Torreya taxifolia ) in a citizen-initiated conservation effort that garnered quite a bit of controversy in 2008. 2012; Ste-Marie et al., 2015; Rehfeldt et al., There are several types of assisted migration. 2019; Pedlar et al.,

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The Stream, April 13, 2022: Water Pollution Tops Environmental Concerns in the U.S., Poll Finds

Circle of Blue

Nearly two dozen Iranians were sentenced to prison for taking part in a 2015 protest over water diversions. More than 20 people in Iran were sentenced to seven years in prison and 74 lashes for protests over water shortages in 2015. This Week’s Top Water Stories, Told In Numbers. 7 YEARS IN PRISON. 57% OF U.S. On the Radar.

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General Assembly Diverted $3.602 Billion From Environmental Infrastructure Projects And Programs Into State Budget Black Hole

PA Environment Daily

million; -- FY 2012-13 budget eliminates $11.8 million from DCNR; -- FY 2012-13 budget continues the $102.8 million; -- FY 2012-13 budget eliminates $11.8 million from DCNR; -- FY 2012-13 budget continues the $102.8 million in across-the-board cuts to help fill gaps caused by reduced federal Medicaid appropriations-- $2.4

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As a Hot, Dry Summer Begins in California, More Water Wells Are Failing

Circle of Blue

When this photo was taken, in April 2015, the well at their nearby home had been dry for 18 months and they visited the depot twice a week for water. Government agencies and nonprofit groups are preparing for difficult months ahead. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – June 17, 2021.

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California’s Secret Weapon: The Scoping Plan

Legal Planet

A 2015 law, AB197, requires that the scoping plan discuss the following for each emission reduction measure: (a) The range of projected greenhouse gas emissions reductions that result from the measure. The 2012 scoping plan was challenged in court but upheld because of the painstaking process that the Board had followed.