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An Update on the Evolving Legal Landscape for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal: Key Outcomes of the October 2023 Meeting of the Parties to the London Convention and Protocol

Law Columbia

The parties to the London Convention and Protocol have argued that restrictions on ocean CDR are justified given “the precautionary approach outlined in article 3” of the London Protocol. This is consistent with the precautionary principle that underlies much international environmental law.

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Navigating the Intersection of Climate Change and the Law of the Sea: Exploring the ITLOS Advisory Opinion’s Substantive Content

Law Columbia

Consequently, the response to this advisory opinion request should consider the climate change regime set by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement (Paris Agreement) concerning the ocean. 12 of the Paris Agreement , among others.

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Guest Commentary: Czech Republic-Poland’s dispute over the Turów mine

Law Columbia

Disputes between states over environmental protection are rare, particularly among EU Member States. In environmental protection, disputes between states may originate from a violation of the “ no harm principle” as a generally recognized principle of international law , in which no state may cause damage to another state.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). Forestry and landscape sustainability : Forestry and landscape represent some of the oldest environmental protection laws in the world. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. It covers the following areas.

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October 2019 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule repealing the Clean Power Plan and finalizing the final Affordable Clean Energy rule in its place. On July 26, 2019, a Massachusetts state court upheld a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) decision authorizing expansion of a landfill in the Town of Saugus.

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Donald Trump v. The Environment: learning from past attempts to dismantle environmental policy

Environmental Europe

A week after the Paris Agreement entered into force, the United States have elected Donald J. Critically, while he is most vocal against climate change he is no strong supporter of environmental policy in general. 2] Examples of such principled opposition include calling for the respect for property rights (v.

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February 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) orders granting three petitions for extensions of small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel standards. Supreme Court of Mexico Rejected Ethanol Fuel Content Hike, Citing Precautionary Principle and Right to a Healthy Environment. Chao , No. 1:19-cv-02826 (D.D.C.).

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