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Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

Law Columbia

The next week has the potential to bring important developments for international governance of marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR). In 2022, the parties agreed to evaluate those four approaches, and how they should be governed. LICG has been meeting regularly to advance governance discussions. seaweed) for carbon storage.

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COP29 Must Increase Climate Finance and Stand Up to the Fossil Fuel Industry 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Source: Olamide Martins Ogunlade The conference brought together representatives from local communities, grassroots leaders, civil society organizations, government officials, women’s groups, youth movements, environmental advocates, and international allies, toward the goals of advancing a just energy transition and building climate resilience.

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NEPA in the Supreme Court (Part I)

Legal Planet

In what could turn out to be another loss for environmental protection in the Supreme Court, the Court is about to decide a major case about the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). In addition, the impact statement was governed by the 1970 version of NEPA and the 1978 White House NEPA regulations.

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Montana “Youth Citizens” Win Landmark Climate Change Case Against State Government

Legal Planet

The “youth citizen” plaintiffs in Held successfully argued that implementation of Montana’s “State Energy Policy Act” causes and contributes to climate change, in violation of the Montana Constitution’s longstanding environmental protection provisions. The court’s 103-page decision in Held v.

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Rightwing Authoritarianism vs the Environment

Legal Planet

The combination of authoritarianism, extreme conservative ideology, and anti-environmentalism is common globally, not just in U.S. There’s no logical connection between a belief in authoritarian government, upholding traditional hierarchies, and views about protecting the environment or the reality of climate change.

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Registration Now Open For Keep PA Beautiful 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania! Organize Your Litter Pickup, Beautification Events Now

PA Environment Daily

Events scheduled from March 1 through May 31 receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by support from the Department of Environmental Protection and PennDOT, as supplies last. Events must be registered to receive free cleanup supplies. million pounds of litter and trash were picked up, 4.5

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APP Looks at COP27 Discussions on Achieving Net Zero and More

Environment + Energy Leader

To meet its climate targets, Indonesian businesses must act in partnership with Government and invest in circular business models that encourage regenerative efforts and improve environmental protections. Indonesia is no stranger to the challenges of a changing climate.