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What Does the New Political Reality Mean for Climate Action in Canada

Enviromental Defense

All political leaders should be bolder on climate. It is unlikely that the government will last long once Parliament resumes. At the top of the list of key climate regulations that need to be finalized before March 24th is the governments cap on pollution from the oil and gas industry.

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NEPA as a political tool

Legal Planet

To the extent that NEPA changes outcomes, it is not because it legally forces a government agency to adopt a particular substantive outcome. Instead, the public disclosure of the effects of a proposed action can have significant public and political implications.

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Dry Colorado River Forecast Gets Drier

Circle of Blue

The basins politics today are perhaps even more fraught. Were not seeing that kind of visionary governance leadership out of this community. The network of governance is really frail right now. The states are in a stalemate as they negotiate new management rules to replace an operating plan that expires at the end of 2026.

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Why the World Needs a New UN Study on the Effects of Nuclear War

Union of Concerned Scientists

The global community expects this type of authoritative scientific assessment on global existential threats from its international bodies; an example is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that was created to provide governments and the public with regular scientific assessments on climate change, risks posed, and solutions.

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30 Volunteers At 2nd Century Alliance, Litter Lifters Of West Vincent Litter Cleanup Collect 168 Bags Of Litter, TVs, Lawnmower, 300 Political Yard Signs In Chester County

PA Environment Daily

On November 9, 30 volunteers organized by 2nd Century Alliance and Litter Lifters of West Vincent collected 168 bags of litter, 5 dumped TVs, 6 bikes, a baby stroller, a lawnmower, and over 300 political campaign and business yard signs in Coatesville, Chester County.

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Field Notes from India: Climate Adaptation from the Ground Up

Legal Planet

Academics, civil society, and government officials were divided into groups focusing on science, health, labor, and the built environment. They have neither employers to provide benefits nor political parties to represent their interests. They largely work in their crowded homes (sometimes just 8x8), on small plots, or on the street.

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The Mekong Dam Monitor Tracks a River Under Pressure

Circle of Blue

The MDM’s open-access data has also influenced policy discussions surrounding Mekong dams, pushing governments toward transparency, informing dam operation policies, and giving downstream nations independent evidence of upstream impacts. And while it documents impact, translating findings into political action remains a challenge.