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Industry’s Tactics to Expose You to More Soot Pollution

Union of Concerned Scientists

Late last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asked the public to provide oral comments on a major rule that will determine how much soot pollution you are exposed to. pollution, half of the deaths are attributable to the burning of fossil fuels. EPA’s PM 2.5 pollution.

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Heights Philadelphia, EPA Announce New Partnership Aiding Black, Brown And First-Generation Students’ Pathways to Environmental Studies & Careers

PA Environment Daily

Environmental Protection Agency formally announced a new partnership to support Heights’ mission of creating student pathways to college and careers, especially for low-income, Black and Brown, and first generation to college students. Environmental Protection Agency - Region III websites for more information.

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PennFuture 25th Anniversary Celebrations Honor 7 Pennsylvanians For Fighting Climate Change, Industrial Pollution

PA Environment Daily

He was appointed as a mediator by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to work with the environmental community and industry to establish better regulations for water quality monitoring in areas impacted by coal ash. from Villanova University School of Law. in Physics from Yale University, and a Ph.D.

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Another Historic Climate Court Ruling in the Netherlands

Legal Planet

, its district, appellate , and supreme courts decided in favor of Urgenda, an upstart environmental organization, ordering the government to more aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental Protection Agency (2007) forced the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. These lawsuits face three key barriers.

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“She Did, So Now I Can” – Celebrating Women Defending our Environment

Enviromental Defense

We spoke to a few of these women to learn more about the work they are doing and the women who inspired them to enter the environmental field. How does your work contribute to environmental protection? How does your work contribute to environmental protection? Madeleine Arseneau, Engagement Manager.

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The Santa Barbara Oil Spill

Environment, Law, and History

To answer this question, Sabol Spezio analyzes how the oil spill influenced the CWA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Part 1 describes environmental science and policy before 1969.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Useful Environmental Law Terms. Fossil fuel : Any mineralized formerly organic material extracted from the ground and used in energy production: coal, natural gas, oil. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). Sponsored Content. It covers the following areas.