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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

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Nuclear Plant Closures And Renewables Increase Electricity Prices & Unreliability, Testifies Michael Shellenberger to U.S. Senate

Environmental Progress

23] In response to Fukushima, the Japanese government shut down its nuclear plants and the cost of electricity went up. 25] And that amount does not include the costs associated with local and state political opposition. But given the fungible nature of silicon, some fear the Chinese government could evade such controls. [36]

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

Environmental Europe

While he has backtracked on completely shutting down the US Environmental Protection agency (EPA) he is promising to ‘refocus’ its work: “The Trump Administration is firmly committed to conserving our wonderful natural resources and beautiful natural habitats.