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Progress Possible at COP 28 Despite Fossil Fuel Industry Deception

Union of Concerned Scientists

These companies talk out of both sides of their mouths when it comes to climate polic y—many claiming to support the Paris agreement, while simultaneously funding business groups to lobby against policies to implement and enforce national commitments.

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

At COP28 , on 9 December, India’s environment and climate change minister Bhupender Yadav affirmed the country’s “trust and confidence” in the Paris Agreement , whilst highlighting the country’s achievements in emissions reduction. The country has tried to tout its credentials in other climate-friendly areas throughout the years.

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Carbon Storage in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Law Columbia

to 2 o C target set in the Paris Agreement. BOEM will likely need to develop a new leasing framework for offshore carbon storage and undertake extensive environmental and other reviews. Those are important steps to ensure offshore carbon storage projects are undertaken in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

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

Competitive Enterprise Institute filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit seeking to compel disclosure of records from the Department of State related to the December 2015 Paris Agreement and the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bonn in November 2017 (2017 COP).

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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]. Now we get it…that’s the whole point of regulatory deform!

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