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How to Take on a Pipeline (and Win)

Union of Concerned Scientists

In this case, V-SCI recognized the communities experiencing environmental injustices or fallout from pipeline construction as the experts regarding their experiences. With degrees in environmental science and the law, Sligh has a foot in both the science and policy worlds and a unique perspective on their intersection.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Useful Environmental Law Terms. Conservation : The preservation or restoration of a natural environment for the social, ecological, or even economical benefit. For example, a program of river conservation will increase biodiversity while making the surrounding environment and people who live there healthier. Sponsored Content.

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Community Science to the Rescue

Academy of Natural Sciences

On a beautiful sunny day in early summer, a group of community scientists led by Ron Smith — a Drexel University BEES instructor and high school environmental science teacher — was making the most of the beachy breeze on the Delaware Bay. Horsehoe crabs haven’t always needed human intervention and assistance.

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ESA Policy News: October 24, 2022

ESA

Senate considering annual defense policy bill, which includes authorizes funding for tropical forest and coral reef conservation. Rob Portman (R-OH) reauthorizes the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Act through FY 2027 and authorizes $20 million a year for the program. Executive Branch. President Biden designates a new national monument.

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ESA Policy News: March 20, 2023

ESA

Call for Nominations for 2023 ESA Regional Policy Award ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities. Park (University of Minnesota), Brandon A.

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ESA Policy News: August 30, 2021

ESA

New Mexico governor signs executive order creating a “30 by 30” conservation committee. Sams holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Business Administration from Concordia University-Portland and a master’s of legal studies in Indigenous Peoples Law from the University of Oklahoma. “Chuck” Sams to lead the National Park Service.

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Policy News: October 10, 2022

ESA

The Sacketts are represented by the conservative Pacific Legal Foundation and backed by business and agricultural groups. United States case and created two legal tests for determining the applicability of the Clean Water Act – Justice Anthony M. An ecologist explains – The Conservation. More News: What is a wetland?

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