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Yellow Means Caution: Why the Paris “Yellow Vest” Riots Indicate Legislators Should Be Cautious with Carbon Taxes

Vermont Law

By Andrew Dinwoodie. In November 2018, thousands of protestors donned with yellow vests stormed the streets of Paris, France with the intent of protesting French President Emmanuel Macron’s fuel tax increases. While demonstrators protested other policies, Macron’s carbon tax policies initially caused the yellow vest riots. [1]. These protests have forced the French government to deploy as many as 80,000 police officers at one time to quell the protests. [2].

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The End Is Not Near, But If An 'Insect Apocalypse' Ever Happens, How Would We Know?

Science Blogs

The End Is Not Near, But If An 'Insect Apocalypse' Ever Happens, How Would We Know? Insects scuttle, chew and fly through the world around us. Humans rely on them to pollinate plants, prey on insects that we don’t get along with, and to be movers and shakers for Earth’s ecosystems. It’s hard to imagine a world without insects. That’s why news reports in recent months warning of an “ insect apocalypse ” sparked widespread alarm.

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What’s Your Tech’s Impact on the Environment?

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By Philip Deatherage. We all contribute to the waste produced by the Information and Communication Industry. Our phone, tablet, computer, internet of things devices (devices with smart assistants like Alexa and Google Home, your WIFI enabled toaster, refrigerator and microwave), TVs, smart watches. Each day the list seems to grow as we add more technology to our lives.

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Dam-Racing in South Asia: The Environmental Disasters Waiting to Happen (Part 3)

Vermont Law

By Nadia Ahmad*. These concerns about the environment and climate change management impact choices investors and international financing institutions make regarding hydroelectricity projects. The Report of the World Commission on Dams (WCD) altered perspective of the effect of large dams on the relationship between human development, environmental protection, and human rights.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri