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Book review: Solar Politics, by Oxana Timofeeva

A Greener Life

If that sounds like hyperbole, bear in mind that the most basic definition of economics is “the study of how society uses its scarce resources.” Instead, Solar Politics deals with some highly esoteric ideas, from cosmic violence to the self-consciousness of animals. Neither does Timofeeva.

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New EU Gas Package Proposal - A Legal Analysis

Energy and Climate Law

From a legal-technical point of view a crucial change occurs in the definitions of the Directive. the Commission decided some years ago to consciously use more fuzzy and blurring terms. Further definitions e.g. on `clean hydrogen´, a terminology that has been pushed by the European Commission in the past , are not included in the rGD.

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Frontiers’ volunteers: Editing Support for Peace Boat Disaster Relief

Frontiers

I am definitely hoping to continue the relationship with Peace Boat Disaster Relief and see how I can help.”. “I would say the biggest difficulty was trying to understand the subject. Obviously, I did my research in preparation for the assignment, but I do not pretend to be an expert in disaster relief. What did you learn from the experience?

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Scientists unveil plan to create biocomputers powered by human brain cells 

Frontiers

For example, could they develop consciousness, even in a rudimentary form? And I would say that replicating this experiment with organoids already fulfills the basic definition of OI. Could they experience pain or suffering? And what rights would people have concerning brain organoids made from their cells?

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Students in Sustainability are Making Progress at CSU

HumanNature

The idealism of students is definitely something important for them to hold on to,” He said. Along with strong leadership in areas such as the Eco Leaders program, the university provides multiple educational pathways for those interested in sustainability.

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A Climate Adaptation Toolkit for the Insurance Industry

Law Columbia

Mitigation claims, for example, arise from past or anticipated contributions to climate change, and a policyholder’s exposure to those claims will depend, by definition, on the policyholder’s relationship to GHG-emitting activities. The report was authored by Martin Lockman, Climate Law Fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.

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Every coastline needs a local hero 

Frontiers

In a country and patriarchal society like Sri Lanka, there are definite challenges for women but I’m just going to keep dealing with these challenges. “My passion is about research that feeds into conservation so that we can have real change on the ground. My aim is to create a community of ocean-conscious individuals.

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