Law and Environment

APRIL 12, 2022

Wisely, the authors do not take a position on any potential regulation of plastics or microplastics. At the same time, the “precautionary principle” is not a sound basis for regulations. In a more pithy op-ed context , Sunstein called the precautionary principle “deeply incoherent.”.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a new white paper , published online, the Sabin Center examines nine principles of international law that establish and frame the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) authority to adopt a market-based mechanism to reduce shipping emissions.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 24, 2023

Applicable Law to the ITLOS Advisory Opinion The applicable law for the ITLOS advisory proceedings is determined by Article 293 of UNCLOS. Second, it explains the link between climate change and UNCLOS by summarizing UNCLOS’ central provisions for the ITLOS to answer the questions raised.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework. Useful Environmental Law Terms.

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Dario Piselli

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

In recent years, and with growing intensity since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, the concept of environmental health has emerged as a fundamental prism through which to analyse the complex interplay between global health and environmental law.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 11, 2022

The catalyst for the dispute was the Polish authorities’ concession extension to operate the mine until 2026 without carrying out an environmental impact assessment (EIA) as required by European Union (EU) law. Owned by the Polish Energy Group (PGE), the Turów mine supplies lignite to the 1984 MW Turów power plant. 71-72 ).

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Acoel

JUNE 3, 2021

Parties to the agreement agree to be guided by 11 principles, including the principles of non-regression and progressive realization, the preventative principle, the precautionary principle, and the principle of intergenerational equity.

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