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Six Things to Know about Rights of Nature

Legal Planet

The impacts of climate change and loss of biodiversity are getting worse. It makes an intuitive and emotional connection with the need, with the responsibility, to protect our natural world that environmental law simply does not. It’s an approach that excites people. Nor is it going away. The younger generations are fed up.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of NEPA Review

National Law Center

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The Deal With Dicamba: EPA Proposes Unconditional Registration for Over-the-Top Use

National Law Center

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Vibrio Bacteria in Beach Water Can Make You Seriously Ill

Scientific American

But climate change is warming once cool waters, and vibriosis cases have been relentlessly spreading northward. Climate change is extending summer seasons, encouraging more recreational water use and thus raising the risk of exposure. They are found in both saltwater and freshwater bodies, and they thrive in warm water.

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Good & Bad Environmental News From the U.S. Supreme Court

Legal Planet

This legal battle has both a long history and enormous implications for California’s aggressive pollution control and climate change policies. That Court ruled on those petitions this past week. Download as PDF

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The Feed: Vol. 3, Issue 14

National Law Center

The Ag & Food Law Update > Search Site Navigation About the Center Professional Staff Partners Research by Topic Center Publications Webinar Series State Compilations Farm Bill Resources Ag Law Bibliography Ag Law Glossary Ag Law Reporter General Resources 24 Jul The Feed: Vol.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Resource Roundup

National Law Center

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