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A new climate litigation claim in Brazil raises the pressure for increased climate action and protection of the Amazon rainforest

Law Columbia

It contributes to increasing pressure against President Bolsonaro for widespread environmental damage across the country, resulting from a significant lack of climate action and the pervasive destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Omissions from the Brazilian government on climate policy. o C global warming scenario. Bolsonaro ).

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Analysis: How to cut emissions from ‘big sport’?

A Greener Life

Reusing venues and replacing fossil fuel with renewable energy use is essential to cutting emissions at a large sporting event. Approximately 95% of venues for the Paris Games will be pre-existing or temporary facilities, and this factor alone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by one million tonnes compared to new buildings.

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The EU-MERCOSUR Deal: A Litmus Test for Resolving the Growing Paradox of Development and Conservation

Vermont Law

During his United Nations (“UN”) Speech, Brazil President Bolsonaro made clear his government’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development to benefit Brazil and the world. by world leaders regarding the Bolsonaro administration’s inaction to prevent or stop the burning of the Amazon rainforest—.

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Guest Commentary: Brazilian’s first tort climate case for illegal deforestation in Amazonia

Law Columbia

The Amazon rainforest, the country’s not-so-secret weapon to mitigate climate change, features prominently in the litigation. The farmer has failed his duty to collaborate to environmental protection, maintain a climate equilibrium, and violated the rights of traditional communities. million tons of GHG emissions.

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Conservation: History and Future

Environmental Science

Conservation ethics simply protects a resource and believes there should be minimal impact on the community - both human and ecosystem, in using it. This applies to food resources such as fish, habitats such as rainforests, cultural monuments as a mark of respect for their human interest. Energy Conservation.

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Cattle and Climate Change: Putting Sustainability in Perspective

HumanNature

of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (Gerber et al., A primary concern regarding cattle and climate change is methane emissions from enteric fermentation and manure management. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), enteric fermentation from cattle accounts for approximately 26% of total U.S.

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February 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) orders granting three petitions for extensions of small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel standards. Peruvian Youth Filed Action Against Government Demanding Action on Climate Change, Amazon Rainforest. Chao , No. 1:19-cv-02826 (D.D.C.). The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated U.S.

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