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2022 Election: Water Regulation and Spending Punctuate State and Local Ballots

Circle of Blue

Weeks before the November 8 election, national political debate centers on control of Congress. Wilce is the treasurer of Arizona Water Defenders, the political action committee that brought the question to the ballot. Photo © Keith Schneider / Circle of Blue. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – October 26, 2022.

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New York Cap and Invest should think twice before linking to the Western Climate Initiative

Law Columbia

The creation of NYCI follows the 2019 passage of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), under which New York State’s electricity sector must reach zero emissions by 2040. NYCI’s immediate linkage with WCI could also be seen as politically desirable. Unfortunately, no reforms of the cap have been made.

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This election, we need real climate plans not false solutions

Enviromental Defense

As political parties prepare their election platforms and publish their climate priorities, it can be difficult to determine which parties are releasing strong climate plans that put us on a pathway to zero emissions – and what policies are actually dangerous distractions from real solutions.

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Guest Post: Climate Litigation in Japan: Citizens’ Attempts for the Coal Phase-Out

Law Columbia

In a statement of appeal, which was filed by one of the citizens in December 2020, the appellant asserted that the Sendai District Court should have considered the consequences of GHG emissions even though they could not be directly addressed as an illegal activity.

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Analysis: Green jobs take off in China

A Greener Life

The bump may be linked to China’s commitment, made in September 2020, to reach carbon neutrality before 2060. Previously, the environmental sector was focused on air and water pollution, and wildlife conservation. TikTok set up a Corporate Social Responsibility department around 2020, and employed staff in Europe and the US.

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.4.24

PA Environment Daily

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule. Room G-50 Irvis Building.

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EPA Proposes New Power Plant Rule That Promises Major Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions in the Coming Years

Law and Environment

Yet because of the politics of climate change, the rule will almost certainly be subject to a similar challenge. EPA relied on the Biden Administration’s interim Social Cost of Carbon, i.e. , $51/ton emitted (using 2020 dollars at a 3% discount rate). The Social Cost of Carbon has served as a punching bag for conservatives.