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The EU-MERCOSUR Deal: A Litmus Test for Resolving the Growing Paradox of Development and Conservation

Vermont Law

There can be no political freedom without there also being economic freedom. by world leaders regarding the Bolsonaro administration’s inaction to prevent or stop the burning of the Amazon rainforest—. “Ladies and gentlemen, in the search for prosperity, we are adopting policies that bring us closer to other countries which have.

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Major developments for global climate litigation: the Human Rights Council recognizes the right to a healthy environment and the Committee on the Rights of the Child publishes its decision in an international youth climate case

Law Columbia

While the resolution is not legally binding, it represents a significant political statement that could shape global standards. In particular, the recognition can embolden stakeholders and courts, to adopt a rights-based approach to climate litigation. On October 12, 2021, the CRC published its decision in Sacchi et al. In Shrestha v.

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Carbon-Labeled Beef: It’s What’s for Dinner

Vermont Law

In addition to carbon sequestration, tropical rainforests help to regulate the global temperature by. However, a mandatory federal program may be the least politically viable option; therefore, this blog briefly explores potential legal issues associated with different types of government implementation of the program. relate to”.

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Release: Nearly all COP27 sponsors are either major polluters or enablers of fossil fuel industry

Corp Watch

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. But the Center for Political Accountability found that each of these companies donated significant sums of money to political groups that prominently supported DeSantis. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list.

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UK: Coca-Cola Enterprises boss admits taking £1.5m in bribes

Corp Watch

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. But the Center for Political Accountability found that each of these companies donated significant sums of money to political groups that prominently supported DeSantis. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list.

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USA: “The Coke Side of Life”—More Sugar, Less Science

Corp Watch

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. But the Center for Political Accountability found that each of these companies donated significant sums of money to political groups that prominently supported DeSantis. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list.

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Conservation: History and Future

Environmental Science

This applies to food resources such as fish, habitats such as rainforests, cultural monuments as a mark of respect for their human interest. The book was hugely successful although the concern was more about the depletion of a natural resource rather than concern for such modern concepts as biodiversity, ecology, or even the climate.