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The Origins of Climate Awareness in the Legal Academy

Legal Planet

Now-Justice Breyer argued that it was misleading to consider the environmental impact of nuclear power without also considering the impact of alternatives such as coal. an increase she said would have “a major impact on the world’s climates, ocean currents, and growing seasons.”

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Climate in the American legal academy

Environment, Law, and History

Now-Justice Breyer argued that it was misleading to consider the environmental impact of nuclear power without also considering the impact of alternatives such as coal.

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Climate Choices Part II — Session Law 2021-165 (Carbon Reduction Plan)

Smith Enviorment

Utilities Commission (NCUC) to “take all reasonable steps” to achieve a 70% reduction in carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality for the utility generation system by 2050. January 22, 2023. A 2021 North Carolina law requires the N.C.

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

Science Blogs

Rick Perry blames ocean for climate change: Energy secretary once again denies scientific consensus. DOE head says carbon dioxide not primary cause of climate change. . Energy Secretary Rick Perry Makes Massive Mistake During Visit To Coal Power Plant. 2017.06.19. 2017.06.19. 2017.06.20. Here’s Why One Doctor Stayed.