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HotSpots H2O: Farmer-Herder Violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt Persists, a Consequence of Drought and Climate Change

Circle of Blue

The conflict is a consequence of extreme heat and worsening droughts, byproducts of climate change, which bruises Africa’s Sahel region and nearby countries more deeply than almost anywhere else in the world. Critics say the Nigerian government’s tepid response has encouraged vigilante justice and fueled ongoing violence.

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The First French Climate Litigation Ruling - Commune de Grande Synthe

Energy and Climate Law

This ruling was released in the context of a surge in climate litigation cases in France and all over world. For France, the “Affaire du Siècle” case was filed in the Administrative Court of Paris in May 2019 by four NGOs against the government for its failure to act on climate change.

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A Cap on Vegetable Oil-Based Fuels Will Stabilize and Strengthen California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Union of Concerned Scientists

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is set to consider the proposed changes on March 21. Getting this right is important, both for California and to ensure the LCFS remains a workable model for other states and the federal government. A non-binding RFS is not a stable long-term situation, for both economic and political reasons.

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A Hot Summer for Clean Energy in Michigan

Union of Concerned Scientists

It’s Danger Season right now for climate impacts around the United States and the world. While we confront extreme heat, wildfires, and intense storms, crucial work to reduce global warming pollution and mitigate the worst effects of climate change continues. Reform utility political contribution and lobbying regulations.

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 2.12.22

PA Environment Daily

Offering Tree Seedlings -- Penn State: Geneticists Close To Grasping How Plant Communities May Adapt To Climate Change -- DCNR Reports 1,371 Wildfires Burned 2,981 Acres In 2021, Down Slightly From 2020 [PaEN] -- Feb. 11 Take Five Fridays With Pam Now Available; Feb. What’s Your Community Doing?

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 9.29.23

PA Environment Daily

31 -- EPA Announces $100 Million In Grants Available To Support Manufacturers Of Cleaner Construction Materials -- EPA: New Strategy Directs All Enforcement And Compliance Programs To Help Tackle Climate Crisis In Every Matter Within Their Jurisdiction PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso, Katie Meyer: Gov.

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Policy News: October 10, 2022

ESA

Congress passes a deal to keep the government funded through Dec. Lawyers for the government shared the Biden administration expects to issue a new Clean Water Act proposed rule by the end of the year. How Government Ends – Boston Review. The bill largely keeps government programs funded at their fiscal year 2022 levels.

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