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In a panel discussion on #PlasticPollution, at #OurOceanGreece,the Minister for Environmental Protection and Regional Development of #Latvia, Inga Bērziņa, stresses the gravity of the problem in the #BalticSea and the importance of HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission in tackling it.

🌱 The #UNTaxConvention must include the environmental justice principles of: - Polluter pays principle: the costs environmental damage should be borne by those causing it - Common but differentiated responsibilities + respective capabilities

Adequately funding Massachusetts’ environmental agencies is crucial for advancing climate action. Take action for #EarthDay2024 by sending a message to your representative calling for support for key budget amendments that will advance our state's public health and environmental protection efforts ⬇ https://t.co/U4THABrLUF - - - #EarthDay #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalProtection #MABudget #GreenBudget #EnvironmentalAdvocacy #Conservation #ClimateFunding

Countdown to Earth Day: The success of Earth Day brought environmental issues to the forefront of national consciousness and put pressure on the government to take action. In response to the growing public demand for environmental protection, President Richard Nixon established the EPA. #EarthDay

Have you registered for our Environmental Defenders webinar this Wednesday? Join EDS’s Policy Director and author of Environmental Defenders, Raewyn Peart, as she journeys through her new book and some highly pertinent lessons from our recent past. ‘Environmental Defenders: Fighting for our natural world’ tells the story of how EDS has mobilised the law over the past 50 years to protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s most precious places. Featuring major environmental battles of the past half century, the book provides an insider’s account of how a small group of lawyers and scientists, under the EDS banner, took on the might of the government and development interests to secure important wins on behalf of the environment. With the coalition government’s proposals to roll back many of the environmental protections put in place over past decades, Environmental Defenders provides invaluable insights into environmental controversies of today. Register for the webinar (12pm Weds) here: https://lnkd.in/gSc8twGE Purchase the book here: https://lnkd.in/geMH4_-G

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program is a great opportunity for ports to access funding to upgrade their infrastructure and accelerate their transition to zero emissions, while addressing #environmentaljustice concerns. The latest report by Environmental Defense Fund and Arup provides a checklist of practical actions U.S. ports can take to achieve #decarbonization and environmental justice. https://www.edf.org/Z6Ba

When the question of environmental policy comes up, environmental justice must be at the core of our answer. First and foremost, that means understanding the disproportionate legacy of pollution and other environmental stressors. Natural Resource Economist Lisa McDonald identifies questions that we address to ensure a more equitable future. We’re proud of our extensive work supporting federal agencies, states and Tribal nations across a variety of environmental policy and compliance projects. #EnvironmentalJustice #WeAreAbt

With the help of a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant, IAC researchers are leading a project to study the adverse effects of air pollution on student health and academic performance. Read More in the Dean’s Report: bit.ly/47YkfUA

MGC signed a petition on Action Network telling Congress to Counteract SCOTUS Decision—Empower EPA for Strong Environmental Protections. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to reject the longstanding Chevron doctrine has significantly shifted the balance of regulatory power, creating challenges for effective environmental and climate policy enforcement. For decades, the Chevron doctrine directed judges to defer to expert federal agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), when asked to interpret and enforce ambiguous federal laws aimed at protecting the environment or public health. This deference ensured that regulations could evolve with scientific advancements and emerging environmental threats. The Supreme Court's decision now limits this ability, placing the burden of interpretation on the judiciary and potentially weakening crucial environmental protections. https://lnkd.in/eSiVCyB3

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing recently with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to examine various aspects of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). Our latest article provides key takeaways for recipients and subrecipients under #GGRF. https://lnkd.in/ejqEpp8B