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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

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ESA Policy News: October 24, 2022

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ESA and other scientific societies file brief arguing that the interpretation of the Clean Water Act is inherently founded on science. White House: The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) will meet Nov 9, 2022. Clean Water Act at 50: environmental gains, challenges unmet – Associated Press.

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Policy News: March 14, 2022

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NEON seeks applications for the Science, Technology and Education Advisory Committee. Innovation and Competition Act ( S. 1260 ) and the NSF Foundation for the Future Act ( H.R. 2225 ), the bill establishes a new Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships. Scientific Community. increase to $3.26

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Policy News: November 22, 2021

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billion to the National Science Foundation to start a Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP). The directorate is tasked with accelerating use-inspired and translational research in technologies and innovations of national importance. Innovation and Competition Act ( S. Innovation and Competition Act ( S.

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ESA Policy News: November 8, 2021

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Countries pledge to combat deforestation, cut methane emissions, transition away from coal and more. Biden administration proposed repealing Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. 2225 ) to create a new technology directorate.

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Policy News: August 1, 2022

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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Office of Management and Budget release annual research and development spending memo. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology met July 28. The final bill officially creates an NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP).

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