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Guest Post: Pass the Climate Commitment Act on Earth Day

Washington Nature

On April 22, Earth Day, the Washington State House will vote on the Climate Commitment Act ( SB 5126 ). This is the best climate legislation, with a chance of actually passing, that has yet been proposed in the United States. Pass the Climate Commitment Act on Earth Day!

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The US Supreme Court is Operating Like a Rogue EPA

Union of Concerned Scientists

The majority also seems utterly disinterested in the fact that a solid majority of people in this country want action on climate change and pollution. A CNN poll in December found that 73 percent of respondents in the United States say the federal government has some level of responsibility to curb climate change.

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Appeals court upholds Ontario town’s convictions for damaging piping plover habitat

Enviromental Defense

Ontario Court of Appeals decision upholds vital habitat protection provision under province’s Endangered Species Act. Ecojustice, acting on behalf of Environmental Defence and Ontario Nature, intervened in the case. uses the power of the law to defend nature, combat climate change, and fight for a healthy environment.

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Policy News: April 25, 2022

ESA

In an executive order made in honor of Earth Day, the White House announced the creation of a U.S. This assessment, similar to the National Climate Assessment, will provide a comprehensive report on the state of the nation’s lands, waters and wildlife and the specific benefits that they provide. Federal Register opportunities.

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Policy News: May 9, 2022

ESA

Blog post: Accounting for Nature on Earth Day 2022. ESA is accepting expression of interest from members to receive an ESA “observer status” badge to attend the Conference of Parties (COP) 27 Climate Change Conference, which will take place from Nov. Apply for a Badge to Attend COP27 as an Observer via ESA.

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