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(Beyond pesticidesMay 16, 2021) Despite the fact that many more people die from living and working in unhealthy environments than...

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ArcelorMittal Liberia fined for “violation of environmental laws”

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined ArcelorMittal Liberia $110,000 after it was found responsible for several violations of environmental...

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Environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with Liberia’s environmental laws – FrontPageAfrica

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MONROVIA – Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has embarked on a month-long national environmental compliance monitoring to ensure that proponents...

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Liberia: Environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with Liberian environmental laws

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Monrovia - Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has embarked on a month-long nationwide environmental compliance monitoring to ensure that proponents...

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Enforce environmental laws to reduce pollution

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The recently published report on air quality in our capital is very worrying. Data from seven months of monitoring showed...

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U.S. bishops thank president for restoring environmental laws

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Photo by Nicholas Doherty on UnsplashSource: USCCBOn April 19, the White House Council on Environmental Quality issued a rule reinstating...

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Thirty-nine arrested for allegedly violating environmental laws in Ondo

3 weeks ago Michael L. Vining

As many as 39 people were arrested in Akure on Saturday for violating environmental laws in Ondo, according to the...

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Environmental discrimination in America in 2022 | Comments

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In the richest country on planet Earth, there are places where people are sick and dying, because they live with...

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Serious consequences for violating environmental laws – FBC News

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The Ministry of the Environment says it will not hesitate to prosecute companies and/or individuals who do not comply with...

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Economic production within the limits of the biosphere – Dr Yasam Ayavefe

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Serious studies of ecologists consider human activity as a major element of the Earth system. It tries to understand all...

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DENR said: File raps vs violators of environmental laws in the Marikina catchment

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MANILA, Philippines — File complaints against violators of environmental laws in the Marikina watershed, Malacañang told the Department of Environment...

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Waste managers, LAWMA call for strict enforcement of environmental laws

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Fadekemi Ajakaiye The Lagos State government has been asked to enforce the state environmental laws so that there is an...

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California Legislature Ignoring Environmental Laws While Renovating State Capitol and Removing Historic Trees

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In September 2020, with the state still suffering from Governor Gavin Newsom's oppressive restrictions on closings and closures of businesses...

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REACH on environmental laws – Electronic products and technologiesElectronic products and technologies

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You may have heard of the famous Restrictions of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). The REACH regulation...

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The DENR organizes an information campaign on environmental laws

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ZAMBOANGA. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is carrying out an information campaign on ENR laws in Zamboanga...

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Environmental laws can be a barrier to building green energy infrastructure: NPR

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Green energy, such as wind or solar, is one of the solutions to combat climate change. But sometimes it's environmental...

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Planet Money: The Planet Money Indicator: NPR

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SYLVIE DOUGLIS, BYLINE: NPR. (SOUNDBITE FROM DROP ELECTRIC SONG, "WAKING UP TO THE FIRE") DARIAN WOODS: JB Ruhl is quite...

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Economic output up $5 billion in Q3 2021

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News Rhianna McKenzie 4 hours ago Colm Imbert Finance Minister Colm Imbert said Trinidad and Tobago's economy saw a surge...

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Harvard law students follow environmental laws and regulations in all jurisdictions

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Every week, Michaela Morris '24 checks her Google alerts for certain key phrases: "National Petroleum Preserve", "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge"...

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The Southwest Region of North America – A Political Ecology of Cultures and Hegemonies, by Carlos Vélez-Ibáñez

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Bazy Tankersley Southwest Laureate Inaugural Lecture Friday, April 8, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. AZ time Zoom registration: https://bit.ly/VelezIbanez The Center...

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Edo warns against violating environmental laws

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The Edo State government has warned against indiscriminate waste disposal and unhealthy practices that violate the state's existing environmental laws....

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Edo Government Warns Against Indiscriminate Waste Disposal in Violation of Environmental Laws | The Guardian Nigeria News

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The Edo State government has warned against indiscriminate waste disposal and unhealthy practices that violate the state's existing environmental laws....

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Edo government warns against indiscriminate waste disposal in violation of environmental laws – Nigerian Observer

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BENIN CITY - The Edo State government has warned against indiscriminate waste disposal and unhealthy practices that violate the state's...

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Balance within international economic and environmental laws

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Natural resources are essential public goods that must be used sustainably. International economic law has begun to take environmental issues...

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Don instructs governments on enforcing environmental laws

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A well-known environmentalist, Mr. Iniruo Wills, has advocated for revoking and reassigning licenses only to oil companies that operate in...

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EPA Adopts Civil Rights Enforcement of Environmental Laws

2 months ago Michael L. Vining

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving from a largely reactive stance on civil rights to one that aggressively ventures...

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Thousands of people in Brazil protest anti-environmental laws

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On Wednesday, thousands of protesters gathered in Brazil to challenge a series of anti-environmental laws that are expected to be...

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HBKU college discusses the implementation of environmental laws in Arab countries

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Academics and industry experts at the workshop organized by the Faculty of Law of Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Doha: The...

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Enforcement of environmental laws by the EPA has seriously diminished • Earth.com

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A recent press release from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that enforcement data has been declining for ten years....

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HBKU College of Law discusses the implementation of environmental laws in Arab countries

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The Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) College of Law recently continued its series of workshops on natural resources and sustainability...

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Two mining projects threatened with closure for violating environmental laws

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Two mining projects face possible closure orders for violating environmental and mining laws, a Department of Environment...

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Online training on understanding environmental laws for better environmental management

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India has a comprehensive system of regulations to protect its natural environment and the health of its people. Since the...

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Misuse of California Environmental Laws Affects UC Students | Opinion Matters

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If I were to write another book on California politics – which is highly unlikely – it would be called...

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White House unveils environmental justice screening tool – with one glaring omission

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February 18, 2022 11:23 a.m. EST White House unveils environmental justice screening tool – with one glaring omission The White...

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PFAS incineration and experimental science heighten concerns about environmental discrimination

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Norlite smoke pollutes the sky near the Saratoga Sites public housing community. Image: Joe Ritchie By Kristia Postema Editor's note:...

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How does Ecojustice help enforce strict environmental laws?

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The core of our work at Ecojustice is to ensure that governments and industry adhere to laws and regulations that...

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How India is watering down its environmental laws to help businesses — Quartz India

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Over the past few months, India's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has proposed amendments to two key...

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ELTI Director Helps Define Political Ecology Handbook

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World leaders are taking new steps to advance restoration and conservation efforts around the world, such as the UN Decade...

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Air and water under threat as SCOTUS takes aim at environmental laws

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This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on January 25, 2022. It is shared here with permission under a Creative...

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Air and water under threat as SCOTUS targets environmental laws

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Environmental advocates and congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed this week to hear arguments...

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LETTER: Ford government ‘dismantles’ province’s environmental laws

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'Many outstanding concerns about this (Bradford Bypass) project have not been fully and properly addressed,' says former environment commissioner OrilliaMatters...

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Harmonize environmental laws | The star of the day

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When development initiatives cut down forest, seize rivers and ponds, diminish air quality, deplete natural resources, threaten wildlife, and contaminate...

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LETTER: Ford government ‘dismantling’ province’s environmental laws

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'Many outstanding concerns about this (Bradford Bypass) project have not been fully and properly addressed,' says former environment commissioner BarrieToday...

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Heavy fines haven’t stopped ‘flagrant violators’ from flouting environmental laws

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — City officials say a Windward Oahu construction company is flouting zoning and environmental laws.But despite steep fines,...

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Malaysian Bar Association: Comprehensive environmental laws needed after devastating floods last month

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PUTRAJAYA (January 14): The Malaysian Bar Association said on Friday (January 14) that there is an immediate need to formulate...

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Environmental laws up for debate at the Indiana Statehouse

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The proposed legislation would allow veterans to get free admission to state parks, create a climate action committee and dictate...

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The effect of changes in precipitation on economic production

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1.Dell, M., Jones, BF & Olken, BA Temperature shocks and economic growth: Evidence from the past half century. A m....

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Economical production of ZnO / Ag nanoparticles for anti-algae use

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In a study published in the journal Materials Today Communications, a novel technique for synthesizing ZnO / Ag for use...

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LETTER: “Environmental Discrimination” Must Be Addressed in Cape Breton

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Every day we learn more and more about the pollutants that persist under our municipality due to past industrial activities...

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Expect a grim 2022 after attempts to water down environmental laws in 2021: experts | The Weather Channel – Articles from The Weather Channel

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Representative picture(SL Shanth Kumar/BCCL, TOI, Mumbai)A slew of amendments made or sought in multiple fundamental laws related to the environment...

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NY has a new list of environmental laws | News

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ALBANY (TNS) — Say goodbye to those tiny plastic shampoo and body lotion containers found in many hotel rooms. A...

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ICT’s Khayaban-e-Margalla project arrested for violating environmental laws

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Islamabad: The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has ordered to immediately stop work on the Khayaban-e-Margalla project and ordered to...

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Serbian activists win battle against anti-environment laws

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09.dec F dS, Y Serbian authorities have resigned after thousands of people took to the streets over the past two...

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Proposed New South Wales environmental laws to extend directors’ and managers’ liability for environmental offenses

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Current and former directors of an environmental offender and its related companies will face much greater legal exposure, a variety...

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Ten new environmental laws in California

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David Jiang via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 The environmental community continued to score victories in the state legislature despite...

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New South Wales environmental laws to be strengthened in new bill to tackle unscrupulous business models and improve enforcement and accountability

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On November 24, 2021, the government of New South Wales presented Parliament with the Bill to amend 2021 environmental legislation....

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Sekondi-Takoradi journalists trained in environmental laws

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Training of journalists Journalists and media professionals from print and broadcast media in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis received training on the...

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OSFRA trustees urge Lagos government to enforce building and environmental laws

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Following the recent instances of building collapses in Lagos State, the Osborne Foreshore Residents Association (OSFRA) Board of Directors called...

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Oyo begins enforcement of waste control and environmental laws on Friday

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The Oyo state government will on Friday begin enforcing state laws against the indiscriminate dumping of rubbish on roadsides, waterways,...

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Asos and Primark among 36 UK companies calling for tougher labor and environmental laws

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Today, 36 UK-based companies have campaigned for lawmakers to step up human rights due diligence and environmental gray areas.Asos, Primark,...

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Respect environmental laws, LAWMA urges Lagos community

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Posted October 11, 2021 The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Mr Ibrahim Odumboni, has...

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European court rules companies can’t sue EU states over environmental laws

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The CJEU has ruled that investment arbitrations brought under the ECT by investors based in one EU member state against...

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[Webinar] Growing Greener: Navigating Environmental Laws in the Cannabis Industry | Vicente Sederberg LLP

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Cannabis and hemp operators work hard to stay compliant with industry-specific laws and regulations, but compliance with long-standing environmental laws...

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Disha Ravi – The New Indian Express

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Through PTI NEW DELHI: Climate activist Disha Ravi claimed on Saturday that the government was "watering down" environmental laws by...

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NI at risk of breaking environmental laws over wastewater management, minister warns

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Northern Ireland risks breaking environmental rules on waste water management if it fails to address systemic capacity issues, a Stormont...

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Enbridge fined $3 million for violating Minnesota environmental laws during construction of Line 3

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Enbridge Inc. has been fined and could face criminal charges for violating Minnesota environmental laws during the construction of...

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Enbridge ordered to pay $ 3.32 million for violating aquifer and violating environmental laws

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that Enbridge was to pay $ 3.32 million for violating environmental laws....

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MNR fines Enbridge $3.32 million for failing to comply with environmental laws

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H8wFx9naSA The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ordered Enbridge Energy to pay $3.32 million for failing to comply with environmental...

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MNR fines Enbridge Energy $ 3.32 million for violating environmental laws during construction of Line 3 – WCCO

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - The company behind a controversial pipeline has been ordered to pay millions of dollars in fines for...

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PNP is committed to enforcing environmental laws

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(File photo) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) pledged on Wednesday to continue to protect the country's vast and...

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Fine of Rs 20cr to Dhampur Sugar Mills for violation of environmental laws

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New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has fined four units of Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd in Uttar Pradesh Rs...

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The uncertain future of nascent environmental laws in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan is in turmoil. The abrupt withdrawal of US forces triggered by a deal between former President Trump and the...

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California cannabis brands fined for violating environmental laws

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Two California cannabis companies are facing stiff fines for violating state environmental laws, KSBY reports. 805 Agricultural Holdings, LLC is...

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Canada’s environmental laws do not solve the current biodiversity crisis

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Caribou, whooping cranes, Gibson's tiger beetles and dwarf western trilliums are some of the more than 80,000 known species (not...

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Appeals Court rules FAA violated environmental laws at LAX – NBC Los Angeles

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In a victory for the city, a federal appeals court found the Federal Aviation Administration violated key environmental laws by...

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Pay a fine for breaking environmental laws and get a green nod despite violations – The New Indian Express

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Express news service NEW DELHI: In a sort of "paid amnesty program" for violators of environmental laws, the Union Environment...

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Plateau government reactivates environmental laws on illegal logging | The Guardian Nigeria News

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The Plateau government said it had reactivated its environmental laws to protect the environment, especially against illegal logging. State Environment...

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Northam signs new environmental laws in Virginia Beach

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A ban on the release of plastic balloons and additional regulation of discharges from sewage treatment plants were among the...

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Environmental laws in Canada fail to respond to the current biodiversity crisis

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The caribou, whooping crane, the great Gibson's tiger beetle, and the dwarf western trillium are some of the more than...

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CHR pushes for stricter enforcement of environmental laws

11 months ago Michael L. Vining

MANILA, Philippines — The Human Rights Commission (CHR) yesterday expressed support for the establishment of an office that will ensure...

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