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The Top-Ten Lower Court Decisions on Environmental Law

Legal Planet

In this case, the Fifth Circuit overturned a ban on asbestos and in the process made an entire federal statute, the Toxic Substances Control Act, virtually inoperative. What was so notable about this case was that the court applied the doctrine to limit water rights, which are generally sacrosanct in Western states.

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.25.23

PA Environment Daily

DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting. Room 205 Ryan Building starting at 10:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online. Read more here. TODAY 8:30: House Tourism And Recreational Development Committee hearing with DCED and DCNR on tourism, outdoor recreation, initiatives by Office of Marketing, tourism and Film.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 10.18.24

PA Environment Daily

DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting. .” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule -- October 21, 22, 23 -- November 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate Voting Schedule -- October 21, 22, 23 -- November 13, 14 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events.

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House Subcommittee Will Hold Hearing on “TSCA and Public Health: Fulfilling the Promise of the Lautenberg Act”

Brag

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change will hold a hearing on October 27, 2021 , on “ TSCA and Public Health: Fulfilling the Promise of the Lautenberg Act.” Bergeson and Carla N.

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Evangelical Environmental Network Delivers Over 36,000 Comments From Pro-Life Christians To Gov. Shapiro, DEP In Support Of Strong Oil & Gas Industry Methane Emission Controls

PA Environment Daily

Over 36,000 Pennsylvanians have signed EEN Action’s petition to say, ‘I am concerned about wasteful methane emissions and toxic pollution that risk Pennsylvanians' health, contribute to climate change, and waste our natural resources. Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

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Protecting the Ocean Means Protecting Communities

Ocean Conservancy

This production process emits significant air and water pollution with severe health consequences for neighboring communities already bearing the brunt of climate change impacts like sea level rise, severe storms and flooding. .

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EPA Draft FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Includes Ambitious Goals To Ensure Safety Of Chemicals For People And The Environment

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Objective 7.2, “Promote Pollution Prevention,” is intended to encourage the adoption of pollution prevention and other stewardship practices that conserve natural resources, mitigate climate change, and promote environmental sustainability.

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