Legal Planet

AUGUST 6, 2023

Last week, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that an initiative measure that would have imposed severe restrictions on oil and gas development in Monterey County is preempted by state law and therefore invalid. But the good news is that this goal can still be achieved through other legal and political strategies.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 22, 2023

It was about most plans for climate security in the New York City area being unrealized. A harsh new normal Whether we wake up or not, a harsh climate is the new normal. Allstate and State Farm have announced they will not issue any new homeowner policies in California.

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 8, 2024

This research was shared by several news outlets, and although finding microplastics in these food items was not much of a surprise to us , plenty of people were shocked by our results and began to ask more questions about microplastic pollution and human health impacts. We wanted to understand what U.S.

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Frontiers

MAY 31, 2023

Health was suddenly more than just the state of our bodies – it also depended on our ability to engage in activities that matter to us. It created a new concept and assessment framework to capture the multi-dimensional nature of our everyday health experience, called ‘human functioning.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Although methane doesn’t linger very long in the atmosphere, increasing methane levels are particularly bad news because it packs a big punch. But governments must put policy measures into place immediately to be effective. Several countries have released new mitigation plans at COP27, but will they be enough? degrees C by 2100.

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Frontiers

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The organization is dedicated to reducing the danger of nuclear weapons and eventually eliminating them through advocating sensible national security policies and helping elect congressional candidates who support them. So in that manner, the council still plays an active role in congressional campaigns.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 8, 2024

References: Bayer's $66bn takeover bid of Monsanto called a 'marriage made in hell' From cough medicine to deadly addiction, a century of heroin and drug-abuse policy U.S. Impact of Genetically Engineered Crops on Farm Sustainability in the United States (National Research Council, April 2010). PIRG Education Fund, April 2005).

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action On Demand: ReImagine Appalachia: Solar-Powered Faith Communities And Houses Of Worship, Saving Money And Ethical Labor PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. Potter County To Sept. Potter County To Sept. Potter County To Sept. Potter County To Sept.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

References: Bayer's $66bn takeover bid of Monsanto called a 'marriage made in hell' From cough medicine to deadly addiction, a century of heroin and drug-abuse policy U.S. Impact of Genetically Engineered Crops on Farm Sustainability in the United States (National Research Council, April 2010). PIRG Education Fund, April 2005).

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 31, 2024

References: Bayer's $66bn takeover bid of Monsanto called a 'marriage made in hell' From cough medicine to deadly addiction, a century of heroin and drug-abuse policy U.S. Impact of Genetically Engineered Crops on Farm Sustainability in the United States (National Research Council, April 2010). PIRG Education Fund, April 2005).

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2021

She helped found the Environmental Policy Center (EPC) in 1972. She served on the boards of the League of Conservation Voters, the Clean Water Fund, Scenic America, the Environmental Policy Institute and the National Clean Air Coalition, while holding posts with the National Parks Conservation Association and Friends of the Earth.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

Following through with President Biden’s campaign promise to halt oil and gas drilling on federal lands, on January 20, 2021, the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

Health Educator and Building Electrification Campaign Coordinator Linnea Bond will cover health harms from gas from extraction to use, the effect of gas on global warming, a brief history of the debate around getting rid of gas, and what we need to faze in a plan to stop using fossil fuel, both on an individual level and a city/state level.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

References: Bayer's $66bn takeover bid of Monsanto called a 'marriage made in hell' From cough medicine to deadly addiction, a century of heroin and drug-abuse policy U.S. Impact of Genetically Engineered Crops on Farm Sustainability in the United States (National Research Council, April 2010). PIRG Education Fund, April 2005).

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 25, 2023

References: Bayer's $66bn takeover bid of Monsanto called a 'marriage made in hell' From cough medicine to deadly addiction, a century of heroin and drug-abuse policy U.S. Impact of Genetically Engineered Crops on Farm Sustainability in the United States (National Research Council, April 2010). PIRG Education Fund, April 2005).

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Vermont Law

JUNE 21, 2023

More poignantly, this a real problem for up-and-coming Millennial and Gen Z policy makers, environmental lawyers, and activists, all environmentalists (hereinafter, “the Coalition”). Without another new layer of consensus on our situation’s significance, and an achievable goal in mind, any real systematic solution will also be handicapped.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

Following through with President Biden’s campaign promise to halt oil and gas drilling on federal lands, on January 20, 2021, the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Since its inception in 2015, this event has traveled around the state to different communities to ensure recognition of local leaders, volunteers, and career professionals. She helped found the Environmental Policy Center (EPC) in 1972. Read more here. Posted: September 10, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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Vermont Law

MAY 2, 2023

More poignantly, this a real problem for up-and-coming Millennial and Gen Z policy makers, environmental lawyers, and activists, all environmentalists (hereinafter, “the Coalition”). Without another new layer of consensus on our situation’s significance, and an achievable goal in mind, any real systematic solution will also be handicapped.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2022

[PaEN] -- PA Master Naturalist Accepting Applications For Fall Volunteer Training In 5 Counties [PaEN] -- MCall: Bethlehem Approves Lehigh University Solar Farm, Despite Neighbors’ Objections -- WNEP: PA Natural Gas Industry Facing Labor Shortages - Programs Not Attracting Enough Students -- Quakers, Jews, Elders, Students Planning A 40-Mile Walk On (..)

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Penn State Extension Holding Information Sessions For Areas Across The State Starting In December KPVI: Carbon County Votes Overwhelmingly To Authorize Up To A $10 Million Bond To Protect Water Quality, Working Farms, Wildlife Habitat DEP Water Resources Advisory Committee Meets Nov. 16 Online Penn State EarthTalk Nov.

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Physics World

MARCH 8, 2022

When Weinstock joined the MIT News Office in 2014 she was in awe of the scientist, who had truly achieved legendary status at the university. Her courses on solid-state physics are still taught today. In her mid-80s she hadn’t remotely slowed down, and her science continued to be ground-breaking.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

18 Take Five Fridays With Pam From PA Parks & Forests Foundation Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. 14 Webinar: Making The Connection - What The Donora Smog Disaster Can Teach Us 74 Years Later Penn State Hosting Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2022

By Jeremy Cox, Chesapeake Bay Journal Despite quarantines, public squashing campaigns and federally subsidized bug-spraying blitzes, the spotted lanternfly continues its stubborn game of hopscotch across the Mid-Atlantic region. Maryland designated nine new counties , bringing its number to 11. Gianino wants to keep it that way.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 3, 2024

The fight to stop Nestlé from taking America's water to sell in plastic bottles Tom Perkins | The Guardian | October 29, 2019 Though it’s on federal land, the Swiss bottled water giant paid the US Forest Service and state practically nothing, and it profited handsomely: Nestlé Waters’ 2018 worldwide sales exceeded $7.8bn.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 3, 2024

The fight to stop Nestlé from taking America's water to sell in plastic bottles Tom Perkins | The Guardian | October 29, 2019 Though it’s on federal land, the Swiss bottled water giant paid the US Forest Service and state practically nothing, and it profited handsomely: Nestlé Waters’ 2018 worldwide sales exceeded $7.8bn.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

ExxonMobil, the world’s largest non-state oil company, is a member of hundreds of trade associations around the globe working to promote the interests of the oil and gas industry. So why did its recent departure from a single trade association make news?

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

But in so doing, the court may have announced a new jurisdictional test with significant ramifications for future cases. Frank was a wrongful-death lawsuit filed in Texas state court against L’Auberge Hotel & Casino and its marketing division, PNK. Basically, PNK had “an ongoing promotional campaign.

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Arnold Porter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Since the 2020 presidential election, ESG investing and disclosure standards have repeatedly made financial news headlines, been the subject of many regulatory agency initiatives and newly-formed committees, and frequently served as a centerpiece of senior government officials’ speeches. ESG Policies, Procedures, and Internal Controls.

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

On October 6, 2020, the Louisiana Supreme Court granted a writ application filed by UNOCAL in State of Louisiana, et al. The argument alleged bias against Plaintiff’s counsel, John Carmouche of Talbot, Carmouche, and Marcello, based on a campaign advertisement in support of then-Judge Crain’s candidacy for the Louisiana Supreme Court.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Diagram of Hydraulic Fracturing (Credit: BBC News) Recently, the New York Times published an important and disturbing expose’ titled, “‘Monster Fracks’ Are Getting Far Bigger. And Far Thirstier.” aquifers.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 16, 2021

New research out of India aims to fill the gap between water science and policy. Times of India reports that IIT-G researchers, in collaboration with scientists at the University of Zaragoza, are using a concept known as “virtual water flow” to understand the gaps between scientific knowledge and governmental policy.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

About New ‘Commonsense’ Energy Policy FRIDAY Noon: Virtual. .” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 10:15: Advisory: Gov. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

in California, Governor Newsom said he is working with the state legislature to enact a price gouging penalty on oil companies that would go directly to taxpayers. In the absence of regulations or policies that would rein them in, cities and states have turned to the courts. It’s time for oil companies to be in the hot seat.

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

That’s why I like to pause at the end of each year and share some good news from the previous months (see my previous recaps from 2022 , 2021 and 2020 ). We spread awareness about the dangers of plastic foam and drove policy with our “What the Foam” campaign. With this bill, Oregon joined 10 other states and Washington, D.C.,

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The state of Michigan announced it will provide residents of Benton Harbor with bottled water and water filters after elevated levels of lead were found in the city’s drinking water supply. IN RECENT WATER NEWS. Residents in Ludhiana, India , stage a protest over clogged sewer lines and contaminated water supplies.

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Ocean Conservancy

MAY 20, 2023

That PR campaign is working—our policies have focused for too long on reducing waste rather than dealing with where it comes from. We can do the same for plastics, but we need policies to make it more than just a PR campaign and affordable for everyone. The good news is it’s starting. Take cars as an example.

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