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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

What is Environmental Law? Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act : Known as CERCLA, this 1980 Act set to handle a growing problem of abandoned areas of the built environment that held and handled hazardous waste. 10 years later, the act was modified to include toxic pollutants and funded sewage.

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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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The Trump Watch: What Does the New Administration Portend for the Environment?

Vermont Law

It was reckless for the Paris agreement to enter into force before the election,’ said the source, who works on Trump’s transition team for international energy and climate policy, speaking on condition of anonymity. [25]. But we need not fear for adverse environmental impacts that the highly expected regulatory rollback might cause.

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