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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. But Edward’s is not just an owner, he’s a giver.

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Is York Region about to Hit the Accelerator on Car-Dependent Sprawl?

Enviromental Defense

Bowing to months of behind-the-scenes manipulation by politically-connected landowners and their allies at Queen’s Park, York Region Council is set to vote September 16th on a plan that would commit it for the next 30 years to the paving of countryside at more than double the rate it has since 2001. .

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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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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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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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As Drought Grips American West, Irrigation Becomes Selling Point for Michigan

Circle of Blue

In 2001, a group of Mecosta County residents sued to stop Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, from depleting a spring to fill its Ice Mountain water bottles. In 2020, farmers and livestock operations used 187 billion gallons of water, double the amount in 2009. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue.

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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

In 2011, he authored Clean Politics, Clean Streams: A Legislative Autobiography published by the Lehigh University Press. For this book, and for his decades of wise environmental leadership and respected political activism, Frank deserves our thanks.” constitutional amendment on environmental rights.