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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Conservation : The preservation or restoration of a natural environment for the social, ecological, or even economical benefit. For example, a program of river conservation will increase biodiversity while making the surrounding environment and people who live there healthier.

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Escaping the Plastic Web: Global Resolution to End Plastic Pollution

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As you may have read, on March 2, 2022 the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, with representatives from 175 nations including the United States and France ( partners in collaboration ), endorsed a historic UN Resolution to “end plastic pollution, and forge an international legally binding agreement by the end of 2024.”.

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June 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Department of Energy (DOE) rule adopted in December 2020 that created new product classes for short-cycle washers and dryers in the energy conservation program. The court also rejected claims under the National Forest Management Act, the Healthy Forest Restoration Act, and the Endangered Species Act. May 17, 2021).

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