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Supreme Court Sidelines Science, Threatens Public Health: These Rules-in-Progress Show What’s at Stake

Union of Concerned Scientists

If governments bypass or undermine science and public comments in policy making, our health could be in jeopardy from increased pollution, cases of foodborne illnesses, politically-driven medicine approvals or disapprovals, and more. This is a major federal law that governs if a chemical will be regulated, limited, or even banned.

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Might the WOTUS Saga Drag On For a While Longer?

Law and Environment

The Supreme Court heard oral argument today in the Sackett case, in which the Sacketts are hoping that SCOTUS will finally issue a clear decision narrowing the scope of jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. Here’s hoping that the Court rules for the Government without reaching the question of the proper scope of WOTUS.

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The Stream, May 3, 2023: Native Hawai’i Farmers Advocate For Land Back While Restoring Historic Water Systems

Circle of Blue

The Supreme Court will decide which wetland ecosystems are included in the Clean Water Act, the law that regulates the dumping of pollutants into American waters. Amidst drought, farmers in southern Taiwan are being paid not to grow crops as the government reserves water for semiconductor production.

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PA Environmental Professionals Host April 24 Webinar On Protecting PA’s Aquatic Ecosystems From Thermal Discharges In An Era of Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

An overview will be given on the water quality standards and water temperature criteria established under the federal Clean Water Act to assure the protection and propagation of a “balanced”, “indigenous” population (BIP) or community (BIC) of shellfish, fish, and wildlife in and on the receiving water body.

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After Jarkesy, What Happens to EPA’s Authority to Collect Administrative Civil Penalties?

Acoel

And as rare as it might be, from a policy point of view, I find myself siding with the conservative wing of the Court on this issue. ” Simply put, the government holds all the cards in adjudicatory proceedings. .” ” Simply put, the government holds all the cards in adjudicatory proceedings.

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10th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum Unites Conservation Organizations, Advocates In Philadelphia

PA Environment Daily

Over 275 people attended, bringing together organizations and individuals spanning the four Delaware River Watershed states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, to collaborate and build capacity for environmental conservation. “A The Delaware River Watershed provides drinking water to 13.3 million Philadelphians.

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73 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 73 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.