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Roe v. Wade Draft Bodes Ill for Air, Wetlands and EPA

Union of Concerned Scientists

EPA , the landmark 2007 decision that said the EPA has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide emitted from new motor vehicles. Writing for the majority, Justice John Paul Stevens said gases that fuel global warming “fit well within the Clean Air Act’s capacious definition of ‘air pollutant.’” There is now a 99.9

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EPA Finalizes Rule To Reduce Methane Emissions From Oil & Gas Infrastructure; DEP’s Oil & Gas Methane Regulations 1 Year Old

PA Environment Daily

In June 2018, DEP finalized an Air Quality General Permit to reduce methane emissions from new unconventional oil and gas operations. Sharp cuts in methane emissions are among the most critical actions the United States can take in the short term to slow the rate of climate change. On December 2, the U.S. Read more here.]

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2020 was Europe’s hottest year on record, finds report

Physics World

C above the average,” says the report’s lead author Freja Vamborg , a climate scientist at Copernicus. Despite localized temporary reductions in air pollution , the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have had minimal impact on climate trends. The Arctic really saw quite a spectacular year. Freja Vamborg.

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The Trump War on Science: Daring blindness, Denying climate change, Destroying the EPA and other daily disasters

Science Blogs

A few general resources: Sidelining Science Since Day One: How the Trump administration has harmed public health and safety in its first six months by The Union of Concerned Scientists I Heart Climate Scientists. . pulling out of the Paris climate deal may make China great again. And now the full list: . 2017.06.01.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The court also found that the plaintiffs had demonstrated irreparable injury based on “the waste of publicly owned natural gas, increased air pollution and associated health impacts, and exacerbated climate impacts.” Arizona Court Ordered Production of Climate Scientists’ Emails Under Arizona’s Public Records Law.

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Senate Committees Hear Familiar Pro/Con Comments On Economic, Environmental Impacts Of EQB’s Final Carbon Pollution Reduction Program Covering Power Plants - RGGI

PA Environment Daily

And in summary, his testimony says, one, joining RGGI will reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from Pennsylvania's power generation sector and will also contribute to improved air quality. It needs to be an informed decision with equal input from climate scientists and economists.

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August 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Court Said Climate Scientist Provided Sufficient Evidence of Actual Malice for Blog Authors but Not for Publisher. Energy Policy Advocates v. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore , No. July 15, 2021). In issuing the declaration, the Court rejected arguments by the Minister to limit the declaration to only the applicants.

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