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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Greenbuilding Law

Senate Bill 334 / House Bill 76 establish that a person who meets the threshold standing requirements under the federal Clean Water Act has an unconditional right and the authority to intervene in a civil action initiated by the State in State court to require compliance with certain water pollution control measures.

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Policy News: April 11, 2022

ESA

Supreme Court reinstates Trump administration Clean Water Act regulation. Its coal consumption is only planned to begin to drop after 2026. EPA – Proposed Settlement Agreement, Clean Water Act. Senate committee approves conservation funding bill. Executive Branch. International. Scientific Community.

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Policy News: June 14, 2021

ESA

Innovation and Competition Act. Bill increases authorized funding for the National Science Foundation to $29 billion by FY 2026. Federal agencies plan to reverse National Environmental Policy Act rules and more. In this issue: Senate Passes U.S. Biden’s First Reg Agenda Lays Out Plan to Roll Back Trump Environmental Rules.

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Special Policy News #6: The Transition

ESA

Another $35 billion goes towards climate solutions research and developing clean energy technologies and jobs. The directorate’s budget reaches $5 billion in FY 2026. The House Science Committee bill authorizes a six percent increase each year through 2026 to existing NSF programs, with the agency receiving $10.5

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Policy News: May 17, 2021

ESA

The directorate’s budget reaches $5 billion in FY 2026. Before the subcommittee hearing, ESA and 29 other scientific societies and organizations endorsed the NSF for the Future Act. Spain approves ‘milestone’ clean energy climate bill – Al Jazeera. Kenya starts its first national wildlife census – Reuters.

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