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Murray Edwards: The Fossil Fuel Fanatic

Enviromental Defense

One of the people peddling this idea is the man behind Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) – Murray Edwards, the Fossil Fuel Fanatic. As the chairman and co-founder of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Murray Edwards is the founder of CNRL and is one of the wealthiest people in Canada. Will you join the call?

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The Ten Most Important U.S. Environmental Laws

Legal Planet

NEPA remains the workhorse of natural resource litigation today. This law, signed on the first day of 1970, requires agencies to disclose the environmental effects of their actions. This marked the beginning of a decade of legislative environmental legislation. Clean Air Act.

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PA Envirothon Names Greg Bonsall New Executive Director

PA Environment Daily

In addition, Greg has volunteered at the state competition every year since 2005. PA Envirothon is excited to have Greg serve as Executive Director and look forward to watching him promote the program that invites students to “accept the natural challenge!" Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Penn State Extension.

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Analysis: The struggle to save Zimbabwe’s dying wetlands

A Greener Life

A natural resource under threat According to the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), wetlands cover 3% of Zimbabwe s area, while the country has seven Wetlands of International Importance. As a result, during the rainy season, these waterborne diseases become more rampant. Photo credit:: Global Press / Alamy.

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Erie’s North East High School Team Places 8th In International NCF Envirothon Competition, Out Of 50 Teams!

PA Environment Daily

Technical expertise is provided by the following partners: Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, Department of Education, and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, Climate Change In Top 5 Threats To Health Outcomes; No Update On University Of Pittsburgh Oil & Gas Health Impacts Study

PA Environment Daily

The assessment further identified rising health issues related to natural resource extractions [defined by the Health Department as oil and gas development ] and the health impacts resulting from climate change as two of the top five threats affecting health outcomes of Pennsylvanians.

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PA Outdoor Recreation Office Hosting 10 Regional Outdoor Recreation Industry Workshops In March To Help Shape The Future Of Recreation In PA

PA Environment Daily

Shapiros Budget Includes Energy Plan; Funding To Make-up Deficit In Oil & Gas Program; New State Park, Trail Initiative; Over $6.2

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