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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

As well as prevention, treatment and mitigation of the above resources, there is increasingly a need for laws concerning sustainability. This is defined as the ability or desire to sustain a resource at a certain level and based on three scientific principles: increased dependence on renewable energy, biodiversity, and chemical cycling.

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September 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

In addition, the court found that BLM acted contrary to law by failing to consider a statutory directive to give “maximum protection” to surface values in the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area. The Ninth Circuit said the new issuance of NWP 12 rendered the appeals moot and ordered the district court to dismiss the underlying claim. Rhode Island v.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Arctic ringed seal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Ninth Circuit Reinstated Listing of Arctic Ringed Seals as Threatened. Perry , No. AquAlliance v.

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Policy News: April 25, 2022

ESA

The order also includes incentives to reduce deforestation internationally and promote economic development in areas heavily dependent on the timber industry. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee : The Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for President Biden’s nominee to be the U.S.

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Policy News: November 22, 2021

ESA

Fish and Wildlife Service receives $180 million for developing and carrying out Endangered Species Act recovery plans and a combined $19.4 More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. He served as the USDA undersecretary for nature resources and the environment in the Obama administration.

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Special Policy News #7: The Transition

ESA

The taskforce will “coordinate work across the [Interior] Department, including accelerating renewable energy development and identifying actions to foster investments in energy communities.”. How Mexico’s Vast Tree-Planting Program Ended Up Encouraging Deforestation – Bloomberg Green. Scientific Community. 22, 2021.

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