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How to Take on a Pipeline (and Win)

Union of Concerned Scientists

With degrees in environmental science and the law, Sligh has a foot in both the science and policy worlds and a unique perspective on their intersection. However, policy that relies on science requires a very different set of questions and answers.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework.

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ESA Policy News: October 24, 2022

ESA

Rob Portman (R-OH) reauthorizes the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Act through FY 2027 and authorizes $20 million a year for the program. This law provides loan forgiveness for developing countries that meet specific benchmarks and agree to contribute to tropical forest and coral reef conservation. Another amendment from Sen.

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Policy News: October 10, 2022

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8965) that would reauthorize existing control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species law through fiscal year 2028. The bill would also increase authorized funding for invasive species partnerships funding level from $50 million to $75 million. David Joyce (R-OH) introduced a bill ( H.R. 14 to 21, 2022.

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Policy News: February 14, 2022

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Morris (State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry), W. States Win Bid to Freeze Biden’s Interim Social Cost of Carbon – Bloomberg Law. McCrum (University of Georgia), Cassandra Maria Luz Miller (University of New Mexico), Benjamin Moffat (University of Miami), Tim D. States and Tribes.

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100 Days of Anti-Environmental Mayhem

Legal Planet

Topping off these more particular efforts Trump instructed agencies to implement time bombs to all their past environmental regulations, set to go off a year later unless the agency chooses to reset the clock. This is a long shot at best, but if it works would allow the Administration to eliminate environmental law with a stroke of the pen.

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ESA Policy News: February 20, 2023

ESA

In this issue: Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities.

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