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Model Uncertainty in Politics and Climate Policy

Legal Planet

The polls are predicting very tight election results. The state results could turn out to be within the margin of error, with half going one way and half the other. But there’s another plausible outcome: a sweep by one side or the other because the polls were all off a few percent in the same direction.

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NEPA as a political tool

Legal Planet

Instead, the public disclosure of the effects of a proposed action can have significant public and political implications. The result can be that NEPA documentation can produce a public response to a project, a public response that in turn can produce a political response, as elected officials respond to that public pressure.

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What Does the New Political Reality Mean for Climate Action in Canada

Enviromental Defense

All political leaders should be bolder on climate. Liberal leader hopefuls and political parties should all be paying attention to what people in Canada want. Unfortunately, some political leaders are continuing to attack, scapegoat and lie about climate action policy a major disservice to Canadians.

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Protecting Science from Politics

Union of Concerned Scientists

And Latinos and Black Americans continue to bear the brunt of the burden when science is sidelined for political or financial gain. Take Covid-19. State officials withheld information about the effectiveness of mask mandates and even pressured researchers to destroy data.

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30 Volunteers At 2nd Century Alliance, Litter Lifters Of West Vincent Litter Cleanup Collect 168 Bags Of Litter, TVs, Lawnmower, 300 Political Yard Signs In Chester County

PA Environment Daily

On November 9, 30 volunteers organized by 2nd Century Alliance and Litter Lifters of West Vincent collected 168 bags of litter, 5 dumped TVs, 6 bikes, a baby stroller, a lawnmower, and over 300 political campaign and business yard signs in Coatesville, Chester County.

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‘Legacy’ Forests. ‘Restoration’ Logging. The New Jargon of Conservation Is Awash in Ambiguity. And Politics

Inside Climate News

Among environmentalists, government agencies and logging interests, a war of words is raging over the future of our forests.

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Our Fight for the Future at COP29

Ocean Conservancy

Through political shifts and economic tides, the organization has stayed the course. Protecting our blue planet isn’t just a matter of politics; it is our duty—to ourselves, to future generations and to the planet we call home. No matter who is in power, we will continue this work with unrelenting determination.

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