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What’s Up With Water — August 16, 2021

Circle of Blue

Meltwater from Greenland’s ice sheets have caused about a quarter of the rise in the world’s sea levels. This week, Circle of Blue looks at a major new climate report, which finds that a warming planet is accelerating the water cycle. The report, while grim, does offer hope.

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On Behalf Of Environmentalists, I Apologize For The Climate Scare

Environmental Progress

Over the last few years I helped save enough nuclear plants from being replaced by fossil fuels to prevent a sharp increase in emissions But until last year, I mostly avoided speaking out against the climate scare. And in January, one out of five British children told pollsters they were having nightmares about climate change.

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Climate Change in the Courts

Vermont Law

Plaintiffs aim to hold the federal government accountable for worsening the dangers of climate change through increased reliance on fossil fuels and for breach of its fiduciary obligation to protect the atmosphere and oceans under the public trust doctrine. In 2018, the Colombian Supreme Court. attorneys. brought suit.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The federal district court for the Northern District of California denied Oakland’s and San Francisco’s motions to remand their climate change public nuisance lawsuits against five major fossil fuel producers to state court. Arizona Court Ordered Production of Climate Scientists’ Emails Under Arizona’s Public Records Law.

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Policy News: October 8, 2021

ESA

California Governor vetoes tropical deforestation bill. Bipartisan energy bill could reshape power production, climate change in North Carolina – WUNC. California governor vetoes tropical deforestation bill – Associated Press. climate summit this fall — and why it matters – The Washington Post. Executive Branch.

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