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Sen. Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People

PA Environment Daily

RGGI is wrong for Pennsylvania, and it is time to repeal this regulation and focus on putting forth commonsense, environmentally responsible energy policy that recognizes and champions Pennsylvania as an energy producer.” “Not Why should we take up this legislation when RGGI is currently before the courts? “We

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DEP Testimony Provides Overview Of Budget Request, Progress On Permitting, Environmental Justice, Infrastructure Investments, PFAS, Watershed Cleanup, Climate, Clean Energy Initiatives

PA Environment Daily

I’m Jessica Shirley, the Interim Acting Secretary for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP safeguards Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment, which affirms Pennsylvanians constitutional right to clean air, pure water, and preservation of natural resources.

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Policy News: December 20, 2021

ESA

2773 ) is that the Senate bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations while the House bill does not specify a funding source. The Environmental Protection Agency receives $100 million for air quality and climate research. million for wildlife corridor programs.

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Policy News: May 6, 2021

ESA

At this point, the administration has failed to develop its policy beyond a catchy tagline,” House Natural Resources Committee ranking member Rep. The full Senate narrowly voted to confirm Janet McCabe as the deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Joe Manchin (D-WV) opposed this nomination.

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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. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). There should also be effective judicial and proceedings against polluters and those responsible.

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Special Policy News #7: The Transition

ESA

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Environmental Protection Agency – House Appropriations Committee – April 21. Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Justice Dept. All comments must be submitted no later than Apr.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

For instance, the court found that the Natural Resources Defense Council—which contended that one of its members suffered harm due to delay of “rules to curb climate change”—had not identified a particular rule or regulatory action that would address the member’s concerns. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

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