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Registration Open! Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium, May 23 In Harrisburg

PA Environment Daily

The Symposium will be preceded by an optional day-long field trip highlighting springs, caves and other groundwater resources in the Cumberland Valley on May 22. Groundwater professionals, natural resource managers, educators, and anyone interested in the management and protection of water resources are invited to attend.

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

Enviromental Defense

In the court’s decision, Justice Pardu wrote, “The Act should be given a generous interpretation in light of its remedial nature and its objective of environmental protection”. By conserving wildlife, we ensure that future generations can enjoy our natural world and the incredible species that live within it. Ecojustice?uses

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The Rights of Nature — Can an Ecosystem Bear Legal Rights?

Law Columbia

According to the “Rights of Nature” doctrine, an ecosystem is entitled to legal personhood status and as such, has the right to defend itself in a court of law against harms, including environmental degradation caused by a specific development project or even by climate change.

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PA Resources Council Celebrates Three Pioneering Women - Hilda Fox, Cynthia Calhoun, Ruth Becker

PA Environment Daily

They used their resources, skills, and influence to preserve Pennsylvania’s natural beauty, fight billboards, and prevent litter. They did this though the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, long before the first Earth Day. Cynthia was a tireless, dedicated, environmental champion. Cheers to Hilda, Cynthia, and Ruth!

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DEP Blog: Abandoned Coal Mine Reforestation Initiatives Healing The Land

PA Environment Daily

Congress enacted the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) requiring post approved and permitted 1977 (coal only) mine owners to remediate any environmental damage that they caused. I can’t think of a better tribute to the heroes and families of Flight 93 than what has developed at this memorial.”

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Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta

Corp Watch

This case is unique because it is the first time a Dutch company has been sued in a Dutch court of law and held liable for the l damage it caused abroad. PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

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Address Impact Of Operations In Niger Delta Before Selling SPDC – CSOs Tell Shell

Corp Watch

This case is unique because it is the first time a Dutch company has been sued in a Dutch court of law and held liable for the l damage it caused abroad. PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.