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The Stream, March 1, 2023: Okefenokee Swamp, Among World’s Largest Freshwater Wetlands, Threatened by Proposed Mine

Circle of Blue

Mongabay reports that between 2015 and 2022, more than 200 people have died from drownings, cave-ins, and landslides. Others, however, blame the government’s inability to encourage or incentivize smarter water use. These pits pose considerable dangers to nearby communities.

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Wind Industry Activity Strongly Correlated With Whale Deaths, New Study Finds

Environmental Progress

Since 2015.” Prior to the closing months of 2015, no notable OSW survey, construction, or maintenance vessel traffic existed in the Atlantic Ocean.1 Testimonies from the United Kingdom show that resolving the climate crisis has been the priority for the government over concerns related to wildlife and environmental impacts.

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As Planet Warms, Water Risks Abound

Circle of Blue

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – January 11, 2023. In the 2015 report , water crises were ranked as the risk having the most impact. Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy, recently published its risk watch-list for 2023. Ahead of a high-profile UN conference, political forecasters issue water warnings.

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California’s Climate Leadership: A Timeline

Legal Planet

2015 SB350. 2023 SB 253. Bush torpedoed climate action by the federal government early in his administration. Effectively prohibited California utilities from using electricity from coal-fired generation. 2009 CARB established Low Carbon Fuel Standard for vehicles. 2011 CARB adopted cap and trade system. 2016 SB 32.

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N.C. Water Quality Legislation (2023)

Smith Enviorment

December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.

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Courts Asked to Compel Government Action on Climate Change

Greenbuilding Law

State of Montana , against their state government. Of note, there are state constitution based climate change lawsuits against state governments pending in early stages of pleading in Hawaii , Utah , and Virginia. What would the impact be when the conservative Montana legislative branch sides with the executive branch?

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Germany’s Role in Climate Policy

Legal Planet

Government adopts a sector-by-sector plan to reach 2050 climate goals. The government proposes new measures to help meet the 2030 climate target, including 80% renewables by 2030. Fifteen percent of electricity is renewable. Germany decides to phase out nuclear power, complicating efforts to decarbonize the power sector.