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No More ‘House of Horrors’ Thanks to These New Laws

Legal Planet

From cancer-causing food dyes to lung-damaging fiberglass in our furniture, California’s State Legislature and the Governor have enacted legislation this session to protect consumers. Here is a look at a handful of these new laws aimed at increasing health and safety for Californians.

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New Environmental Laws Focus on Public Health

Legal Planet

Despite the wide range of issues the legislature was contending with, many innovative environmental protection issues advanced, especially those aimed at tackling environmental health challenges in our most disadvantaged communities. Time for Targeted Neighborhood Electrification.

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What’s Up With Water – November 1, 2021

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In New York state, voters have a chance to enshrine environmental protections in their state constitution, which could revive a legal movement that flourished in the United States a half-century ago. How many words protect freedom of speech? Dernbach told Circle of Blue. It doesn’t need to be long. Senate race.

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The Stream, September 14, 2021: Could Rainwater Harvesting Solve Water Scarcity in Mexico City?

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Lawyers with a conservation group filed a complaint with the UK’s environmental watchdog say the country is failing to stop water companies from discharging raw sewage into rivers. The law is clear and has been since 1991. The post The Stream, September 14, 2021: Could Rainwater Harvesting Solve Water Scarcity in Mexico City?

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Ag & Food Law Daily Update: June 7, 2021

National Law Center

REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, NOAA, USFS Environmental Protection Agency Final rule establishing tolerances for residues of difenoconazole in or on olive; olive, with. The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: June 7, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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What’s Up With Water November 15, 2021

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Four months later, in March 2021, federal lawmakers doubled down on the approach. The law requires that these support structures account for no more than 15 percent of the LIHWAP funds. In July, a budget act signed into law allocated $985 million for water bill relief from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: January 24, 2021

National Law Center

REGULATORY: EPA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice announcing submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act from 12/01/2021 to 12/31/2021. The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: January 24, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.