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Why Congress Should Pass the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

Robert Bullard, “environmental justice embraces the principle that all people and communities have a right to equal protection and equal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.” In solidarity with environmental justice leaders and communities, UCS has been a supporter of this bill since its inception.

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NRDC: Regulation Is Too Weak For Radioactive Oil And Gas Drilling Wastewater, Other Waste

PA Environment Daily

By Amy Mall, Natural Resources Defense Council This article first appeared on the NRDC Blog July 21, 2021 -- The U.S. And this waste—along with drilling and fracking waste--can contain radioactive elements known as “technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material,” or TENORM.

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Gov. Shapiro’s Work Group Concludes A Cap-And-Invest Carbon Pollution Regulation Program Would Be Optimal Approach To Reducing Greenhouse Emissions From Power Plants; Scale Up Solar Energy

PA Environment Daily

The Working Group evaluated potential energy policy using that test, and reached consensus that a form of cap-and-invest carbon regulation for the power sector that generates revenue to support the Commonwealth’s energy transition is the optimal approach moving forward.

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Toyota SUV adverts banned in UK on environmental grounds

Corp Watch

References: In Mexico, $2 per hour workers make $40,000 SUVs A Toyota Factory Revs Up in Tijuana Toyota Warns US Workers: Build Camry for Less, or Else Toyota workers urged to reject union Toyota slapped with $180 million fine for violating Clean Air Act U.S. China fines Toyota 87.6 million yuan ($12.5

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework. Sponsored Content.

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Can Fossil Fuel Companies Be Held Liable for Climate Change?

Law Columbia

Lorenzen , an attorney at Crowell & Moring LLP who has led the coalition of petitioners challenging the Clean Power Plan before the D.C. Circuit and Supreme Court; and. * Gerald Torres , a professor at Cornell Law School whose recent work has focused on interactions between social movements, litigation, and legislative change.

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French company to coordinate carbon capture project in Brazil

Corp Watch

million fine New Gas Plant Threatens Indigenous Livelihoods in Russia’s Far North Total oil project hurts 'tens of thousands' in rural Uganda: watchdog NGOs Brazil environment regulator denies Total permit to drill Foz do Amazonas basin Total settles U.S. million, upgrade Port Arthur refinery Violations at Port Arthur refinery bring $8.75

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