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Environmental Budget Cuts in NC: 2008-2018

Smith Enviorment

The report excluded the capital spending because it varies year to year depending on grant cycles and does not support basic pollution control activities such as permitting, inspections and compliance actions. Budget numbers do not include infrastructure programs, such as the drinking water and wastewater loan and grant programs.

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November 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The plaintiffs alleged that Peabody (and a number of other fossil fuel companies) caused greenhouse gas emissions that resulted in sea level rise and damage to their property. Peabody, a coal company, filed for bankruptcy in April 2016 and emerged from bankruptcy under a plan that became effective on April 3, 2017. Seggos , No.

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of New GHG Vehicle Emissions Standards

Law Columbia

The Obama Administration set the first vehicle GHG emissions standards in 2010 for vehicles manufactured in model years 2012 through 2016, and set revised standards in 2012 for model years 2017 through 2025. Heat waves can also cause costly infrastructure damage in cities and exacerbate air pollution.

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July 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Chevron filed the third-party complaint in December 2017 against the company—of which the Norwegian State is majority stakeholder—for indemnity and contribution. June 25, 2021). Washington Appellate Court Sent CAFO Permits Back to Agency for Consideration of Climate Impacts and Other Issues. Washington State Dairy Federation v. Trump , No.

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