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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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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Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Environmental Law in Oil Railway Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts beyond their direct regulatory authority, a case that could reshape the law and impact the future of an 80-mile oil railway project in the west.
Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Environmental Law in Oil Railway Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts beyond their direct regulatory authority, a case that could reshape the law and impact the future of an 80-mile oil railway project in the west.
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Mowing as 'Ecocide': Inflated Terminology Obscures Environmental Damage
A Dutch official called mowing 'ecocide', prompting debate on the inflation of environmental terms and the need for precise definitions and data to address environmental damage effectively.
Mowing as 'Ecocide': Inflated Terminology Obscures Environmental Damage
A Dutch official called mowing 'ecocide', prompting debate on the inflation of environmental terms and the need for precise definitions and data to address environmental damage effectively.
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48% Bias Score
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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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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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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Gorsuch Recusal Highlights Oil Billionaire Influence on Supreme Court Environmental Case
Justice Neil Gorsuch recused himself from a Supreme Court case on Tuesday due to his past professional relationship with oil billionaire Philip Anschutz, whose wealth would likely benefit from a favorable ruling that would limit the scope of environmental reviews, potentially increasing oil and gas ...
Gorsuch Recusal Highlights Oil Billionaire Influence on Supreme Court Environmental Case
Justice Neil Gorsuch recused himself from a Supreme Court case on Tuesday due to his past professional relationship with oil billionaire Philip Anschutz, whose wealth would likely benefit from a favorable ruling that would limit the scope of environmental reviews, potentially increasing oil and gas ...
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44% Bias Score