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The Ten Most Important U.S. Environmental Laws

Legal Planet

In choosing the top environmental laws, I wanted to focus on those with the largest impacts on the environment, not just those that are most important to environmental lawyers or best known. I included all laws passed in the U.S., not just federal regulatory laws, and some of my selections may not be what you expected.

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California Enacts Major Water Law Reform Legislation–But More Changes Are Needed

Legal Planet

The California Legislature has enacted and Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law SB 389 , an important water law reform measure authored by State Senator Ben Allen. SB 389 is part of a broader initiative by the Legislature–and public interest groups–to reform and update California’s water laws.

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The Year in California Climate Laws

Legal Planet

If 2022 was a Rivian with all the bells and whistles, this past year was more a Ford Lightning. These laws are an important step in the right direction. But 2023 found the new law subject to a referendum to overturn its terms, which will come before voters in November 2024. Newsom vetoed an end-of-session gut-and-amend by Sen.

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The Year in Water, 2022

Circle of Blue

The Year in Water, 2022. Sharpening the Shark’s Teeth By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – December 13, 2022. The strength of the shark’s teeth and the breadth of the bite were on full display in 2022. The big reservoirs on the Colorado River continued to shrink as a warming climate and inadequate conservation dry out the basin.

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Earthx2022 Law Symposium – April 21, 2022

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Posted on April 1, 2022 by Allan Gates. On April 21, Earthx2022 will feature a law symposium, entitled “ Responsible Corporate Conduct and the Environment—The “E” of ESG.” EarthxTV programming includes an environmental law and policy series, Law and Nature, that has presented panel discussions featuring a number of ACOEL Fellows.

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2022 Election Recap: Landslide Victory for Florida City’s ‘Right to Clean Water’ Amendment

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On November 8, 2022, voters there approved an amendment to the city charter to include a right to clean water. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – November 10, 2022. Before the amendment takes effect, the Legislature must pass laws that define eligible projects. Sunrise in Titusville, Florida.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 29, 2022

National Law Center

The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 29, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. .

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