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Bavarian Hunting Ban Suspended: Court Halts Forest Overgrazing Measure
Following a court ruling, a Bavarian government decree shortening the hunting ban in Alpine forests to protect against wildlife overgrazing has been temporarily suspended due to its similarity to a previously invalidated decree.
Bavarian Hunting Ban Suspended: Court Halts Forest Overgrazing Measure
Following a court ruling, a Bavarian government decree shortening the hunting ban in Alpine forests to protect against wildlife overgrazing has been temporarily suspended due to its similarity to a previously invalidated decree.
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48% Bias Score
Fossil Fuel Groups Sue Vermont Over Climate Change Law
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute are suing Vermont over a new law making fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damages, arguing it's unconstitutional and preempted by federal law; Vermont is assessing costs from 1995-2024 and other states are following suit.
Fossil Fuel Groups Sue Vermont Over Climate Change Law
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute are suing Vermont over a new law making fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damages, arguing it's unconstitutional and preempted by federal law; Vermont is assessing costs from 1995-2024 and other states are following suit.
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48% Bias Score
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Climate Ruling
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the state's fossil fuel permitting policy, which does not consider greenhouse gas emissions, is unconstitutional, setting a precedent for climate action lawsuits; the decision was celebrated by young climate activists who brought the lawsuit...
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Climate Ruling
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the state's fossil fuel permitting policy, which does not consider greenhouse gas emissions, is unconstitutional, setting a precedent for climate action lawsuits; the decision was celebrated by young climate activists who brought the lawsuit...
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48% Bias Score
Bavaria's Wolf Regulation Faces Second Lawsuit
The Bund Naturschutz (BN) filed a second lawsuit against Bavaria's re-issued wolf regulation, identical to the one previously overturned for procedural flaws; the court will now examine its substance, amid claims it violates national and international laws.
Bavaria's Wolf Regulation Faces Second Lawsuit
The Bund Naturschutz (BN) filed a second lawsuit against Bavaria's re-issued wolf regulation, identical to the one previously overturned for procedural flaws; the court will now examine its substance, amid claims it violates national and international laws.
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44% Bias Score
Environmental Groups Sue EU Over Reduced Wolf Protection
Five environmental groups are challenging the European Union's decision to reduce the protected status of the wolf, arguing procedural violations and a lack of scientific basis, citing the EU's disregard for a 60-day appeal period and the silencing of opposing voices at the December 2 Berne Conventi...
Environmental Groups Sue EU Over Reduced Wolf Protection
Five environmental groups are challenging the European Union's decision to reduce the protected status of the wolf, arguing procedural violations and a lack of scientific basis, citing the EU's disregard for a 60-day appeal period and the silencing of opposing voices at the December 2 Berne Conventi...
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52% Bias Score
Controversy over Brandenburg's Agriculture Minister Nominee's Environmental Record
Brandenburg's proposed new agriculture and environment minister, Hanka Mittelstädt, faces criticism from environmental groups for allegedly circumventing environmental regulations in her poultry business by splitting a large farm into two smaller units to avoid an environmental impact assessment, pr...
Controversy over Brandenburg's Agriculture Minister Nominee's Environmental Record
Brandenburg's proposed new agriculture and environment minister, Hanka Mittelstädt, faces criticism from environmental groups for allegedly circumventing environmental regulations in her poultry business by splitting a large farm into two smaller units to avoid an environmental impact assessment, pr...
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56% Bias Score
Schiphol's Noise Pollution Breach Highlights Regulatory Failure
Schiphol airport exceeded noise pollution limits over Uithoorn by 20% in 2023; the ILT did not impose sanctions due to a government policy pending new legislation, despite a court order to enforce existing rules, highlighting a failure to protect residents' rights.
Schiphol's Noise Pollution Breach Highlights Regulatory Failure
Schiphol airport exceeded noise pollution limits over Uithoorn by 20% in 2023; the ILT did not impose sanctions due to a government policy pending new legislation, despite a court order to enforce existing rules, highlighting a failure to protect residents' rights.
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40% Bias Score
German Restaurant Chains Face Legal Action for Reusable Packaging Violations
The German Environmental Aid (DUH) initiated legal action against three major restaurant chains—Burger King, Nordsee, and Kentucky Fried Chicken—for violating Germany's reusable packaging mandate, which was implemented on January 1, 2023. Following November test visits to various locations, the DUH ...
German Restaurant Chains Face Legal Action for Reusable Packaging Violations
The German Environmental Aid (DUH) initiated legal action against three major restaurant chains—Burger King, Nordsee, and Kentucky Fried Chicken—for violating Germany's reusable packaging mandate, which was implemented on January 1, 2023. Following November test visits to various locations, the DUH ...
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Ecocide Debate: Defining Environmental Destruction in Peacetime
This article examines the ongoing debate on defining and criminalizing ecocide in peacetime, highlighting the need for clear legal definitions, the ethical use of scientific data, and the inclusion of cumulative environmental damage from everyday actions.
Ecocide Debate: Defining Environmental Destruction in Peacetime
This article examines the ongoing debate on defining and criminalizing ecocide in peacetime, highlighting the need for clear legal definitions, the ethical use of scientific data, and the inclusion of cumulative environmental damage from everyday actions.
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52% Bias Score
One-Dyas Delays North Sea Gas Production Amid Permitting Issues
One-Dyas's North Sea gas production, initially slated for late 2024, is delayed due to permitting issues for a power cable connecting the platform to the Riffgat wind park, increasing Germany's reliance on non-EU gas imports while awaiting final legal decisions and intergovernmental agreements; envi...
One-Dyas Delays North Sea Gas Production Amid Permitting Issues
One-Dyas's North Sea gas production, initially slated for late 2024, is delayed due to permitting issues for a power cable connecting the platform to the Riffgat wind park, increasing Germany's reliance on non-EU gas imports while awaiting final legal decisions and intergovernmental agreements; envi...
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48% Bias Score
Greek Court Strikes Down Building Regulations Incentives
Greece's Council of State deemed incentives within the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, causing the Technical Chamber of Greece to express disappointment while the Hellenic Society for Environment and Culture voiced relief; the ruling impacts construction permits and environmental re...
Greek Court Strikes Down Building Regulations Incentives
Greece's Council of State deemed incentives within the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, causing the Technical Chamber of Greece to express disappointment while the Hellenic Society for Environment and Culture voiced relief; the ruling impacts construction permits and environmental re...
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28% Bias Score
Scotland to Jail Polluters' Bosses: Ecocide Bill Advances
A proposed Ecocide Prevention Bill in Scotland, backed by over 30 MSPs, could see company bosses jailed for up to 20 years for causing major environmental harm, making Scotland the first UK region with such a law.
Scotland to Jail Polluters' Bosses: Ecocide Bill Advances
A proposed Ecocide Prevention Bill in Scotland, backed by over 30 MSPs, could see company bosses jailed for up to 20 years for causing major environmental harm, making Scotland the first UK region with such a law.
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40% Bias Score
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