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Fresh, April 4, 2023: Canadian Government Pledges Increased Funding for Great Lakes

Circle of Blue

Following meetings between President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau, Canada’s government pledges increased spending on the Great Lakes. Jurisdiction of the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk) territory of Akwesasne is shared three ways — a council elected by the Canadian government, a council elected by the U.S. Find all the work here.

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Media Advisory: This Earth Day Weekend, Community Groups Across the Province are Gathering to Demand Protection for Ontario’s Environment

Enviromental Defense

The events will highlight environmental threats to local natural areas that are increasing because of the actions of Ontario’s provincial government. Web: [link] events/2682491648571820/ Collingwood Earth Day Fair April 22 10:30 am 250 Hume St., Exact times and dates vary by location. Taylor Ave, New Tecumseth (John W.

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Media Advisory: Over Earth Day Weekend, community groups across the province are gathering to protect Ontario’s Environment

Enviromental Defense

It was formed in response to the many attacks on the environment enacted by the current provincial government. WHAT: “Yours to Protect Weekend” Days of Action, featuring more than 50 events from Windsor in the west to Ottawa in the east. New events are being registered every day. General Earth Day Events.

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The US Supreme Court is Operating Like a Rogue EPA

Union of Concerned Scientists

A CNN poll in December found that 73 percent of respondents in the United States say the federal government has some level of responsibility to curb climate change. In a Pew poll last summer, two-thirds of respondents said the federal government is not doing enough to protect air and water quality.

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DEP Showcases City Of Reading’s Local Climate Action For Earth Day; Apply Now For Local Climate Assistance Program

PA Environment Daily

As we celebrate Earth Day with a focus on the importance of investing in our environment, I’m delighted to showcase Reading’s leadership by example.” “My Fifty-three entities, representing approximately 380 municipalities statewide, have participated in the DEP Local Climate Action Program , now in its third year.

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Analysis: What challenges face Chile’s new ‘environmentalist’ government?

A Greener Life

President-elect Gabriel Boric’s new government must address issues of decarbonisation, water crisis and lithium nationalisation, all while rewriting the country’s constitution. In our government, it will be a priority to avoid this destruction and to have development that is compatible with the environment.”. By Francisco Parra Galaz

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54th Earth Day: A Wake Up Call to the Planet on the Important Role of Lawyers and Bar Associations in Addressing the Earth’s Most Pressing Environmental Challenges

Acoel

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Amy Edwards As we celebrate the 54 th anniversary of Earth Day, it is hard to imagine where we will be 54 years from now. It urges: Federal, state and local governments, and the private sector, to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to net zero or below.