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The Ten Most Important U.S. Environmental Laws

Legal Planet

Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). As the largest conservation measures in the nation’s history, ANILCA reserves roughly 65 million acres of land in Alaska from development in national parks, wilderness areas, and other conservation areas. Provides for cleanup of hazardous waste sites.

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UCS Expert Testifies on the New Clean Electricity Tax Credits

Union of Concerned Scientists

The IRA was passed into law to propel our nation’s clean energy transition forward. Treasury and the IRS were granted statutory authority to determine the appropriate approach to resolving these issues, and they have a responsibility to do so rigorously, accurately, and, in the face of uncertainty, conservatively.

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These Are the Critical Issues to Track with the New “Tech-Neutral” Clean Electricity Tax Credits

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included a major—forthcoming—refresh for one of the biggest policy drivers of the nation’s clean energy transition to date: tax credits subsidizing the deployment of clean electricity resources. These incentives aren’t just historically important. Feedstock eligibility. Precautionary approach.

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Congress approves FY2022 spending package that supports conservation

Washington Nature

The Nature Conservancy engages deeply on advocacy for federal conservation funding, and we’re pleased to see the solid investments for conservation, climate resilience, and clean energy included in this bill. Land to be protected with Land and Water Conservation Fund. Last week Congress approved a $1.5

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December 23 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. 16 Webinar On Forest Carbon Markets And Payment Programs Expert Panel Jan.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Responds To Termination Of Critical USDA Local Farm To School, Child Care Food Purchase Program

PA Environment Daily

Billion -- Utility Dive: Federal Inflation Reduction Act Funding Freeze Has Put Many Clean Energy Projects On Pause -- York Dispatch: DOGE Lists York County USGS Water Science Center Among Lease Cancellations [Posted: March 11, 2025] PA Environment Digest

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Ed Miliband stakes his claim for accelerating the clean energy transition

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen The UK’s Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Ed Miliband, used a speech at the UK’s trade association for the energy sector, Energy UK Annual Conference, to make a compelling case for scaling up the clean energy transition.