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Navigating Net Zero Via the Law  

Union of Concerned Scientists

Our study, which examined net-zero legislation and litigation in Brazil, China, Germany, and the United States, will become even more pertinent as nations grapple with implementing their commitments under the Paris Agreement from 2015 and the more recent consensus reached in Dubai.

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Greening the `European Green Deal´ - Ambitious or Out of Touch?

Energy and Climate Law

Until June 2021 the new target shall be implemented into EU legislation via the following : revising and expanding the EU Emissions Trading System; adapting the Effort Sharing Regulation and the framework for land use emissions; reinforcing energy efficiency and renewable energy policies; and strengthening CO2 standards for road vehicles.

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Wetlands Protection Update

Smith Enviorment

The reference to ‘‘interstate wetlands’’ as a stand-alone category of jurisdictional wetlands has been removed. Scope of North Carolina Legislation Limiting Wetlands Protection. It is possible that Session Law 2023-63 will be modified as a result, but that seems unlikely to happen before adjournment of the 2023 legislative session.

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‘A Tsunami of Human Waste’: Half of South Africa’s Sewage Treatment Works Are Failing, Says Report

Circle of Blue

The report notes, “The effluent quality must comply to 90% [in total] with the authorised limits for the respective categories.”. Five of the 22 Green Drop award winners fall into the NMR category, meaning they are exempt from certain effluent quality indicators. Something is fishy.

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N.C. Water Quality Legislation (2023)

Smith Enviorment

This post covers the most significant legislation affecting state water quality protections: AQUACULTURE PERMITTING Replace the existing NPDES General Permit for aquaculture operations. A legislative directive to modify or replace a specific permit appears to cross a significant constitutional line. House Bill 600, Sec.

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Constitutional Amendments

Smith Enviorment

But in recent years, the General Assembly has tried to exercise greater control over some commissions by increasing the number of legislative appointees. Constitution’s requirement for executive, legislative and judicial powers to be entirely separate. Supreme Court ruled in the governor’s favor. Separation of powers. (1)

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Late 2018 — Bits and Pieces

Smith Enviorment

Executive Order 80 supports the 2015 Paris Agreement and sets several goals for the state to meet by 2025: Reduce state greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2005 levels. December 2018 Legislative Session (Third Extra Session): Senate Bill 469 made two changes to state stormwater policies.

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