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Murray Edwards: The Fossil Fuel Fanatic

Enviromental Defense

In 2013 he organized a fundraising dinner at Calgary’s Petroleum Club to help raise political donations to former BC Premier Christy Clark’s re-election campaign. In 2017 he shared his yacht with the interim leader of the Conservative Party, Rona Ambrose, for her vacation around the Caribbean.

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New Report: Role Of Community-Based Watershed Organizations In Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Mine Drainage Treatment In Pennsylvania - Barriers & Recommendations

PA Environment Daily

They have weathered various changes to the funding, political, regulatory, and public interest landscapes and remain dedicated to being part of the solution. meaning that mine sites must have been permitted and bonded between July 31, 1982 to August 4, 2001 where bonds have been forfeited in order to qualify.

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Cultural Heritage is a Human Right. Climate Change is Fast Eroding It.

Union of Concerned Scientists

In contrast to civil, political, and economic rights, cultural rights have been side-lined and neglected in dialogues about climate policy and human rights. Cultural rights include the right to freedom for scientific research and creative activity, and the right to participate in cultural life.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 9.3.23

PA Environment Daily

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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Peace has led to more deforestation in Colombia

Frontiers

Accounting for these variations will be important for developing more effective conservation strategies in the future. These insights will help make conservation efforts more effective by taking into account the land use, politics and socioeconomics on a local level.

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DEP, DCNR, Guests Honored Franklin Kury, Author Of PA Environmental Rights Amendment, With Dedication In Rachel Carson Building

PA Environment Daily

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” In 2011, he authored Clean Politics, Clean Streams: A Legislative Autobiography published by the Lehigh University Press. constitutional amendment on environmental rights.

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Conservative Party received 40 percent of its donations from fossil fuel interests in the first week of the campaign

A Greener Life

The Conservative Party accepted £225,000 in donations from firms and individuals with financial interests in oil and gas during the first week of the general election campaign, DeSmog and Democracy for Sale can reveal. The Conservative Party has been approached for comment. million since 2001.