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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) : A group of inert chemical used in many industrial and everyday processes such as our refrigerators that are not broken down at lower atmospheric levels and rise to the upper levels, destroying ozone. They are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, CFCs, and hydrofluorocarbons.

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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

These potential intervenors alleged that the additional emissions during the stay period would harm their interest in protecting their residents from the effects of air pollution and climate change. The government also asserted that the MBTA and Eagle Act claims were barred by controlling precedent.

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ESA Policy News: October 24, 2022

ESA

US law protecting endangered species hampered by poor resources, study says – The Guardian. EPA says state agencies’ regulation of air pollution may violate civil rights of Black residents – Nola.com. Clean Water Act at 50: environmental gains, challenges unmet – Associated Press. 7, 2022.

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Policy News: June 14, 2021

ESA

US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. USFWS : The Biden administration moved to repeal and revise several Endangered Species Act regulations finalized by the Trump administration. Senate holds confirmation hearing for Bureau of Land Management director nominee. Executive Branch.

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