Enviromental Defense

JUNE 22, 2021

We, a broad and diverse coalition of civil society groups, urge Parliament to move forward with passing an environmental racism law immediately following its summer break. It’s good to see Canada finally stepping up, but we have no time to lose to ensure this draft legislation actually becomes law. since 1994.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

General Assembly and a collection of high-level climate and environment events, including the Sustainable Development Goals Summit , 18-19 Sept, and the Climate Ambition Summit , 20 Sept. Two former Emmett Institute law fellows served on the Secretariat. This report comes in conjunction with the U.N.

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Environmental Law Centre

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Lessons Learned from Canada’s Record on Climate Change Join the Environmental Law Centre as we welcome Canada’s Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) to discuss federal climate change actions.

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Vermont Law

OCTOBER 6, 2014

By focusing on sustainable development, model forests attempt to mediate the coexistence of humans and nature. Private interests argued that sustainability should focus on the economic benefits the project would bring to the Island, while minimizing the. Prior to attending law school, Roxanne earned a B.S.

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Environmental Law Centre

MAY 9, 2022

Canada still has a long way to go on addressing the Climate Crisis: The Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development releases his Spring 2022 Report Since 1995, the Office of. The post Canada still has a long way to go on addressing the Climate Crisis appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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Environmental Law Centre

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development releases his Fall 2021 Report Since 1995, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada has a. appeared first on Environmental Law Centre. Action on Climate Needed Now! The post Action on Climate Needed Now!

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Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Supplement to: THE TOXIC DIVIDE: INTERNATIONAL WASTE DUMPING AND THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY By Christine Paul This blog is a supplement to an original article published by Vermont Journal of Environmental Law, Vol. 13] Waste management remains problematic even after the laws promulgation.[14] 26 Issue 2. million people.[3]

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Environmental Law Centre

MARCH 17, 2022

Video and Links: Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Office of the Auditor General of Canada: Lessons Learned from Canada’s Record on Climate Change ? ? The post Video and Links: Lessons Learned from Canada’s Record on Climate Change appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Outdated zoning laws often block the development of dense, mixed-use neighborhoods that make walkable, transit-friendly communities possible. Modernizing these laws is essential to building cities that work for people and the planet. However, achieving these changes requires more than good intentions—it demands zoning reform.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 6, 2024

Statement by Emilia Belliveau, Energy Transition Program Manager Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – At today’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI), Members of Parliament grilled the fossil fuel industry about their climate pollution.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – Tomorrow, the House Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI), will begin a review of Bill S-5, government legislation that modernizes the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

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Dario Piselli

AUGUST 27, 2020

I am excited to announce that after three years as programme manager of a Jean Monnet Module in European Union Law and Sustainable Development (EULawSD), I am once again the co-recipient of an Erasmus+ grant for Jean Monnet Activities, which was awarded by the European Commission’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) as (..)

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SPR Law

OCTOBER 10, 2022

On October 6, 2022, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued proposed regulations to implement Local Law 97 of 2019 (LL97). LL97 requires most large buildings in NYC to meet increasingly stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limits starting in 2024.

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SPR Law

APRIL 12, 2021

On Friday April 9, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued its first Local Law 97 Adjustments Application Filing Guide. DOB began accepting adjustment applications on April 12, 2021 via its DOB NOW: Safety website.

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SPR Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

No 1947-A—a bill that significantly amends the affordable housing provisions of Local Law 97 of 2019 to require more buildings to meet greenhouse gas emissions caps.

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SPR Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On September 12, 2023, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued proposed regulations to implement Local Law 97 of 2019 (LL97). LL97 requires most large buildings in NYC to meet increasingly stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limits starting in 2024.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 21, 2022

Thousands of people across Canada have called on political leaders to strengthen Canada’s most important environmental law. CEPA is Canada’s main law for protecting environmental health, and CEPA has not been significantly amended since 1999. Millions of people living in Canada will be negatively affected if they do not. .

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 23, 2023

The right to a healthy environment will be recognized for the first time under federal law. We now call on all MPs to prioritize the passage of these important updates to CEPA, Canada’s cornerstone environmental law. The House of Commons committee studying the legislation reported the bill with amendments yesterday.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 20, 2022

Wildlife Federation and University of Victoria Environmental Law Centre filed a brief claiming money for habitat restoration instead was used for ordinary government functions. Hydro, a Canadian electric utility, isn’t fulfilling obligations to restore habitats destroyed by hydroelectric dam projects.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework. Useful Environmental Law Terms.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 8, 2022

On February 8, 2022, the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic gave its final approval to the proposed constitutional law A.C.3156-B The adopted constitutional law adds an express reference to the protection of the environment and animals, by amending Articles 9 and 41 of the Italian Constitution. 179/2019 ).

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Manning Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Provide for independent third-party review by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to ensure accountability for all future governments. Manning Environmental Law is a Canadian law firm based in Toronto, Ontario. Our practice is focussed on environmental law, energy law and aboriginal law.

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Environment, Law, and History

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Drawing on a new dataset of policy reports, we show how economic ideas influenced climate policy advice by major international organizations, including the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and the World Bank, from 1990 to 2017.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In the first few months, he will have to implement a new law on climate change, reform the law governing water use and tackle a mega-drought so severe that it has even cast doubt on the country’s commitment to close its coal-fired power plants.

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Law Columbia

MAY 30, 2023

The post Staff News: Isabel Tañedo Joins the Sabin Center as Assistant Director of Operations appeared first on Climate Law Blog. Isabel has a BA in Communications from Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) and a MA in International Affairs from The New School (New York). We are thrilled to welcome Isabel to our team!

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2024

"Devastating floods are not a future threat, they are already happening," says Rebecca Shelton, Director of Policy at Appalachian Citizens' Law Center. These initiatives are vital for monitoring and mitigating the impacts of climate change, and for promoting sustainable development and resilience in the region.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2024

Shapiro’s Record On Shale Gas And Health - A Look At The Grand Jury Recommendations One Year In -- Physicians For Social Responsibility - PA: Gov. Million Gallons Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On PA Public Roads Since DEP’s ‘Moratorium’ On Dumping Started 6 Years Ago [4.17.24] -- Gov. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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Dario Piselli

MAY 21, 2019

I am happy to announce that, as part of my role with the Jean Monnet Module on European Union Law and Sustainable Development, I will be one of the co-organizers of the prestigious University of Eastern Finland / United Nations Environment Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 17, 2023

Canada must seek justice under relevant federal laws, including the Fisheries Act, and provide a comprehensive baseline human health study over the next ten years. This week’s hearings are welcome but are only a fraction of the action the federal government must take.

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Clean Energy Law

MARCH 15, 2024

The Guidelines require the largest Chinese public companies to publish high-quality and standardized SDRs, and are open for public comment until February 29, 2024.

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 13, 2022

UNEA sets priorities for global environmental policies and develops international environmental law. Every two years the assembly meets to provide leadership, catalyze intergovernmental action on the environment and contribute to the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Physics World

JUNE 27, 2022

Last year, for the first time, IUPAP became a registered association under Swiss law with permanent headquarters in Geneva. . As well as being the centenary of IUPAP, 2022 is also the UN International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD). What are some of IUPAP’s most important achievements? .

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Because water scarcity will jeopardize all the other Sustainable Development Goals, it should solidify our collective determination to limit temperature increases to 1.5° We must now recognize threats to the global freshwater system and translate our awareness into collective action.

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Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

This post is part of a series of blogs written by Vermont Law School students visiting Bonn, Germany as part of the Vermont Law School COP 23/CMP13 Observer Delegation. . By Val Fajardo, 3L Student at Vermont Law School. Sustainable Development Goal 14. Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.

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Law Columbia

MAY 28, 2021

They grounded defendant’s liability on violation of the unwritten standard of care, considered from the standpoint of 6:162 of the Dutch Civil Code, Dutch case law, and human rights. The basic postulate of tort law is the duty to observe due care when engaging in potential harmful activities. Judgment. Unlawful act.

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Environmental and Urban Economics

MAY 13, 2021

A Review of The Age of Sustainable Development by Jeffrey Sachs ," Journal of Economic Literature , American Economic Association, vol. Such estimates are useful but they are not "laws of physics". Kahn Matthew E., 12(1), pages 25-30, August. Kahn, 2015. " 53(3), pages 654-666, September. Kahn, 2016. " 36(C), pages 1-7.

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Physics World

JUNE 12, 2021

What if I change the rules and the laws of physics in all these eggshell universes? Essential boundaries The Doughnut model of economics, a visual framework for sustainable development, from Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics (Penguin Random House 2017). And these questions kept coming. CC-BY-SA 4.0).

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