Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A simple statement that masks just how complicated the issues are: mixing politics, economics, livelihoods, fisheries and endangered species in the ocean body that is the Gulf of Maine. He was on to something And the lobsterman was correct: we can blame carbon emissions for ocean acidification and warming in the Gulf of Maine.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

On November 13, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded Coastal Zone Grants totaling more than $288,000 to seven projects in the state’s Northwest region. The grants, which are aimed at protecting and restoring the Lake Erie Coastal Zone, will be used toward projects that will benefit this critical habitat and ecosystem.

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 1, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at the water cycle and how it impacts the weather and our ocean. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. As ocean waters warm , more water evaporates into the air, which then results in more intense and frequent rain or snow.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 10, 2025

It is also necessary to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (a process known as carbon dioxide removal or CDR). Alaska is thought to be an idea place for seaweed CDR projects, in part because local ocean conditions are well suited to growing seaweed, and also because the state has established processes for permitting seaweed farms.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 8, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency. In a 5-4 decision, the Court curtailed the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to issue pollutant discharge permits. A number of companies are looking to advance ocean alkalinity enhancement in the U.S. How is mCDR affected?

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Circle of Blue

JULY 14, 2022

A thirsty atmosphere evaporates or sublimates its share. With increasing temperatures, “we’re seeing places that do have drought, the intensification is more rapid,” says Roger Pulwarty, a senior scientist in the physical sciences laboratory at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 3) Cutbacks Are Inevitable.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 4, 2024

The Tribunal acted both boldly and conservatively by interpreting UNCLOS as an independent source of international legally binding obligations to address climate change and ocean acidification. 29, citing the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, article 31).

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

For more than 35 years, Ocean Conservancy® has mobilized millions of volunteers through the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC), removing more than 344 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways around the globe. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. © Ocean Conservancy. Never miss an update.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Lead author Adam Gold , a watershed researcher for the Environmental Defense Fund, said the wild uncertainty is because the court arbitrarily created a new standard for federal protection divorced from the science of how wetlands support larger streams, rivers, lakes and the ocean.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Sabin Center published a new report today recommending actions that federal agencies could take to ensure safe and responsible permitting and regulation of ocean carbon dioxide removal (CDR) research in U.S. A variety of ocean-based CDR approaches—i.e., Those activities could raise a host of legal issues. and the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 7, 2022

Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive.

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But plastics present a much broader threat to our ocean, climate and marginalized coastal communities. More plastic means more pollution—for the climate, coastal communities and our ocean. Plastic pollution is a social justice issue, a climate issue and an ocean issue. Want to learn more about Ocean Justice?

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On November 15, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $402,021 to support 10 local projects to protect and restore the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone. A portion of this award is used to fund eligible projects that address CRMP priorities.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of Dr. Kandis Boyd as the new Director of EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program. Dr. Boyd has nearly 30 years of experience leading, teaching, advising and mentoring students and early career enthusiasts in environmental and atmospheric science. On June 2, the U.S.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 8, 2023

Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of the Interior (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)—to implement the IRA.

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Nanotech

JULY 28, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will co-host a webinar on August 25, 2022 , on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities for water nanotechnologies. The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) and the U.S.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum providing States with guidance on how to address ocean acidification in their Clean Water Act 303(d) impairment listings. There is precedent for TMDLs addressing air emission sources, specifically in relation to atmospheric deposition of mercury. By Carlos J.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency, recycling efforts for plastic increased significantly between 1980 and 2010. This suggests that estuaries, especially tidal marshes, may trap river-borne plastics before they reach the ocean,” said Najjar, who previously published in Frontiers in Marine Science on simulations of filter estuaries.

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, FAS, FS, NOAA, USDA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice announcing the availability of EPA’s draft human health and ecological. The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: February 3, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 24, 2023

Consequently, the response to this advisory opinion request should consider the climate change regime set by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement (Paris Agreement) concerning the ocean. However, ITLOS is not responsible for implementing the UNFCCC or the Paris Agreement.

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National Law Center

JUNE 7, 2021

REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, NOAA, USFS Environmental Protection Agency Final rule establishing tolerances for residues of difenoconazole in or on olive; olive, with. The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: June 7, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Law Columbia

MAY 30, 2025

As global efforts to tackle climate change intensify, attention is turning to carbon dioxide removal (CDR)strategies that draw carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it for long periods. Sargassum absorbs carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and, under certain conditions, sinks naturally to the ocean floor.

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National Law Center

JUNE 12, 2025

Share: Recent Posts The Feed: Vol. 3, Issue 11 Federal Court Finds Swampbuster Constitutional NALC news release: National Ag Law Center webinar to examine U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2024

On January 24, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $573,000 to support 10 projects to protect the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone and $268,000 for five projects to protect the Lake Erie Coastal Zone. A portion of this award is used to fund eligible projects that address CRMP priorities.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2022

Register today for the first Pennsylvania Lake Erie Environmental Forum (PALEEF) of 2022 – January 25 at 1:00 p.m. The forums are free, open to the public, and offered virtually through the Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania Sea Grant. Posted: January 7, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

On January 5, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 12 projects received Coastal Zone Grants totaling $574,974 aimed at protecting and restoring the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone would be funded through grants.

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Environment, Law, and History

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

To answer this question, Sabol Spezio analyzes how the oil spill influenced the CWA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Her argument is broken into three sections.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

On February 9, the Department of Environmental Protection announced six projects received Coastal Zone Grants totaling more than $250,000. The grants, which are aimed at protecting and restoring the Lake Erie Coastal Zone, will be used toward projects that will benefit this critical habitat and ecosystem.

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National Law Center

JUNE 4, 2025

Share: Recent Posts NALC news release: National Ag Law Center webinar to examine U.S.

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ESA

MARCH 13, 2023

EPA The Biden administration proposes $12 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency, around a 19% increase over FY 2023 levels. billion for environmental justice. The budget also includes $87 million for marine sanctuaries and protected areas, contributing to the Biden administration’s goal to protect 30% of U.S.

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Environmental Science

JULY 22, 2018

From the ocean oscillations to trade winds, pressure systems that drives temperature, airborne particles that influence local conditions and even the phases of the moon and Earth's wobble all affect the climate (1). The east of the ocean is colder than normal while the west is warmer than average. What Climatology Is.

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National Law Center

JUNE 10, 2025

Share: Recent Posts Federal Court Finds Swampbuster Constitutional NALC news release: National Ag Law Center webinar to examine U.S.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Plastics are harmful pollutants that burden our economy and threaten the health of our environment including our wildlife, rivers, lakes and oceans. The CEPA listing is the first step in Canada’s efforts to curb the fatal flow of plastic into our oceans, and one we’re pleased to support in court.”. Background.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Acidification : Reducing the pH rating of a substance making it more acidic in nature, for example, increased carbon emissions lead to the oceans absorbing more of it, increasing acidification and damaging ecology such as coral bleaching. Air emissions : Any gas emitted into the atmosphere from industrial or commercial activity.

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National Law Center

JUNE 17, 2025

Share: Recent Posts FDA Updates: June 2025 The Feed: Vol. 3, Issue 11 Federal Court Finds Swampbuster Constitutional NALC news release: National Ag Law Center webinar to examine U.S.

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National Law Center

JUNE 24, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. JUDICIAL: Includes.

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National Law Center

JULY 21, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food.

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