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An Overview of National and International Climate Change Litigation
An Overview of National and International Climate Change Litigation

“I have no doubt that the right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life is fundamental to a free and ordered society.” Ann Aiken, former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, said this in…

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climate change, internationalGuest UserJanuary 16, 2020
Wild Horses: Are These Symbols of American Spirit Trampling the West?
Wild Horses: Are These Symbols of American Spirit Trampling the West?

In 2019, there were an estimated 88,000 wild horses in the United States. While the flourishing population of such a beautiful animal may seem like good news, it is actually…

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Biodiversity WildlifeGuest UserJanuary 12, 2020
Renewing US Leadership in Transparency & Anti-Corruption Efforts
Renewing US Leadership in Transparency & Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Trump Administration has been quietly eroding anti-corruption initiatives in the natural resources sector. From attacks on…

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fossil fuels, miningGuest UserDecember 28, 2019
Buildings of the Future Differ from Science Fictions Dreams
Buildings of the Future Differ from Science Fictions Dreams

In classic science fiction, buildings are imagined as towering skyscrapers made of either glass-like materials or perhaps something that has not yet been developed. A recent push for the…

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emerging technologies, climate changeGuest UserNovember 26, 2019
Be-aware of the Dark Side of Trees
Be-aware of the Dark Side of Trees

Everyone loves puppies, and everyone loves trees. But just as we had to learn to curb and clean up after our dogs, we now need to learn to become responsible tree owners.

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renewable energyGuest UserNovember 14, 2019
A Comparative Analysis of Legislation and Policy for a Successful Clean Energy Transition in the United States
A Comparative Analysis of Legislation and Policy for a Successful Clean Energy Transition in the United States

The earth’s climate is drastically changing due to the release of Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) emissions, which contributes to an enhanced greenhouse effect. Globally…

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climate change, renewable energy, electrical generationGuest UserNovember 13, 2019
Right to Repair: The Fight for Reuse, Disassembly, and Repairability
Right to Repair: The Fight for Reuse, Disassembly, and Repairability

In today’s world, many products are more easily replaced than repaired.

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climate changeBrad CummingsNovember 12, 2019
President Jair Bolsonaro’s Role in the Increased Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest
President Jair Bolsonaro’s Role in the Increased Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest has often been referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” producing 20 percent of the world’s oxygen while absorbing…

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international, land useGuest UserNovember 12, 2019
Least Developed Countries Launch 2050 Vision Towards a Climate-Resilient Future
Least Developed Countries Launch 2050 Vision Towards a Climate-Resilient Future
international, climate changeGuest UserNovember 12, 2019
Researchers Embark on Longest Arctic Expedition in History
Researchers Embark on Longest Arctic Expedition in History

Climate change is fundamentally reshaping the Arctic. For decades, there has been a progressive, year-by-year decline in both the thickness and extent of Arctic sea ice. This dramatic change not only impacts…

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waterBrad CummingsNovember 12, 2019
It’s Time to Ratify the Kigali Amendment
It’s Time to Ratify the Kigali Amendment

In January of 2019, an international agreement to reduce the emissions of potent greenhouse gases used in air conditioning and refrigeration was ratified by over 70 countries. The United States was not one…

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climate change, international, fossil fuelsBrad CummingsNovember 12, 2019
California’s Aggressive Vehicle Emission Standards Under Threat
California’s Aggressive Vehicle Emission Standards Under Threat

For the past fifty years, California has consistently held a leadership position in the fight against climate change. Following President Trump’s announcement to withdraw the United States from…

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climate change, fossil fuelsBrad CummingsNovember 11, 2019
Climate Change Affects More than Just our Environment
Climate Change Affects More than Just our Environment

The effects of Climate Change will continue to be felt around the world by all people, regardless of class, nationality, race, or social status. However, as Climate Change alters historic weather patterns…

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climate changeBrad CummingsNovember 11, 2019
Recycling in the Frontier: Alaska’s Plastic Problem
Recycling in the Frontier: Alaska’s Plastic Problem

“North to the future.” Alaska’s state motto conjures up images of a vast northern frontier ripe for exploration. Yet, when it comes to recycling, Alaska is anything but forward-looking.

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internationalBrad CummingsNovember 11, 2019
Global Trade of Wildlife and the Potential for Extinction from Trade
Global Trade of Wildlife and the Potential for Extinction from Trade

A recent study found one in five land-based species are affected by trade, with indications that an additional 3,196 species could be at risk. Certain phylogenetic groups like pangolins and hornbills are…

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Biodiversity Wildlife, Animal WelfareBrad CummingsNovember 11, 2019
Barriers Preventing the Replication of the Navajo Nation’s Kayenta Project
Barriers Preventing the Replication of the Navajo Nation’s Kayenta Project

The Kayenta Solar Project, in Kayenta, AZ, is a multi-stage solar development that began as a single 27.5-megawatt solar installation. Constructed in 2017, it was meant to serve the…

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renewable energy, electrical generation, land useBrad CummingsNovember 11, 2019
Can Offshore Wind Stop Hurricanes in Their Tracks?
Can Offshore Wind Stop Hurricanes in Their Tracks?

Climate change has already made hurricanes stronger. Scientists agree that as carbon dioxide from human activities accumulates in the atmosphere and oceans continue to warm, hurricanes will only…

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renewable energy, emerging technologiesJosh NeimarkOctober 15, 2019
Science Behind Climate Change: The Ocean & Cryosphere
Science Behind Climate Change: The Ocean & Cryosphere

From the Global Climate Strike to Fridays for Future to Extinction Rebellion, protests and movements have erupted around the world. Demands for…

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climate change, waterJosh NeimarkOctober 12, 2019
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