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Courts Asked to Compel Government Action on Climate Change

Greenbuilding Law

A first ever trial on constitutional protections from climate change is underway in Montana. There are real questions about the efficacy of a declaratory judgment by the judicial branch finding that the executive branch violated the state constitution. Supreme decisions?), Will it be effective?

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Dr. Shaina Sadai Talks About COP27, Climate Justice, Sea Level Rise, and Corporate Accountability

Union of Concerned Scientists

The suit claims that BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute misled the public despite clear knowledge that their products cause climate change. For more than 50 years , the fossil fuel industry has obstructed meaningful climate action. at UMass Amherst.

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How Antiquated Real Estate Laws are Stopping Farmers from Fighting Climate Change

JANZEN AG

Nearly every large food industry corporation today has pledged to combat climate change by reducing its own carbon footprint. McDonald’s Accelerating Climate Action to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050 ). PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goal and Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040 ). Climate Change , Walmart).

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Decolonization Is Critical for Puerto Rico to Achieve Representation in Climate Negotiations

Union of Concerned Scientists

These conditions increase Puerto Rico’s dependence and reduce our self-sufficiency and resilience to climate change-driven natural disasters. Edil is both a climate scientist and environmental attorney working to advance decolonization for Puerto Rico and achieve environmental justice for Puerto Ricans.

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No Word on Climate from Presidential Candidates Stumping in New Hampshire Amid Record Global Heat

Union of Concerned Scientists

Two seasons in one The presidential primary season coincides with “ Danger Season ”—the period between May and October when the Northern Hemisphere experiences back-to-back extreme weather augmented by climate change. Candidates are crisscrossing New Hampshire amid climate-related and climate-boosted catastrophes.