Law Columbia

APRIL 24, 2023

For example, issues of statehood and loss of territory due to sea level rise would arguably fall outside the Tribunal’s competence and could be addressed in the ICJ advisory request on climate change. In the South China Sea Arbitration , the Tribunal explained the content of the obligation imposed by Article 192 UNCLOS.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Law Paris Agreement Ocean 98

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

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. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule repealing the Clean Power Plan and finalizing the final Affordable Clean Energy rule in its place. On July 26, 2019, a Massachusetts state court upheld a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) decision authorizing expansion of a landfill in the Town of Saugus.

2019 40

2019 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Greenhouse 40

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) orders granting three petitions for extensions of small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel standards. In addition, Berkeley argued that the complaint failed to state a claim that the Energy Policy and Conservation Act preempted the ordinance. Chao , No. 1:19-cv-02826 (D.D.C.).

2020 40

2020 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Greenhouse 40