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Amit Shah Chairs Central Zonal Council Meet in Varanasi
A meeting of the Central Zonal Council, chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussed regional law and order, border security, disaster response and environmental protection with chief ministers and senior officials of four states on Tuesda
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Brazil's 'Bill Of Devastation' Pushes Amazon Forest Towards Tipping Point
A bill essentially abolishing Brazils environmental licensing system is just days away from likely passage by the countrys National Congress.
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This New Zealand Mountain Granted Legal Rights Similar To A Human
New Zealand's Mount Taranaki, now known as Taranaki Maunga, has been granted the same legal rights as a person, recognizing its spiritual significance to the indigenous Maori people.
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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Technology Today Differs from Constitution's Drafting Era: Chief Justice
The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud on Thursday said that technology, as we experience it today, is far different from what it was when the Constitution was drafted.
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Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
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British Environmental Activist Sentenced To Five Years In Jail For Blocking Highway
The protest caused significant traffic delays and accidents, with costs exceeding 1.8 million pounds.
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President Murmu Suggests Global Collaborations To Ensure 'Environmental Justice'
President Murmu said "our environment" is the most obvious way in which the world is all interconnected.
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University Of Strathclyde Accepts Applications For LLM In Global Environmental Law & Governance
For international students planning to enroll in 2024, the tuition fee is 19,300 pounds (approximately Rs 19. 48 lakh).
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US Sues eBay Over Sale Of Harmful Products In Latest Tech Crackdown
The US government on Wednesday sued eBay, accusing the online platform of violating the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws by allowing the sale of several harmful products, including devices that defeat automobile pollution controls.
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EU Law to Bring Back User Replaceable Batteries on Smartphones by 2027: All Details
The European Parliament is mandating designing portable batteries for smartphones, tablets, and other types of devices. Once the European Council and Parliament sign the regulation into law, it will mandate smartphone manufacturers to equip phones with replaceable batteries in the EU by 2027.
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UGC Adds 2 New SWAYAM PG MOOCs In 8 Indian Languages
The two new SWAYAM PG MOOCs – Access to Justice and Environmental Law have been introduced in eight Indian languages. The new courses are available at swayam.gov.in and ugceresources.in.
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Real Estate Firm Fined Rs 100 Crore By Pollution Control Board In Gurgaon
The Central Pollution Control Board has imposed a fine of Rs 100 crore on real estate conglomerate Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited for violating several environmental laws at a residential project in Gurugram.
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California Court Rules Bumblebee Is A Fish Under Environmental Law: Report
A court in California, in the United States, has in an order classified bumblebees as fish, thereby extending the legal protection of endangered species to them.
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"World-First" Law In New Zealand Will Make Banks Report Climate Impact
New Zealand passed a law Thursday forcing banks to reveal the impact of their investments on climate change, describing it as a world-first move to make the financial sector's environmental record more transparent.
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Amit Shah Chairs Central Zonal Council Meet in Varanasi
A meeting of the Central Zonal Council, chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussed regional law and order, border security, disaster response and environmental protection with chief ministers and senior officials of four states on Tuesda
-
Brazil's 'Bill Of Devastation' Pushes Amazon Forest Towards Tipping Point
A bill essentially abolishing Brazils environmental licensing system is just days away from likely passage by the countrys National Congress.
-
This New Zealand Mountain Granted Legal Rights Similar To A Human
New Zealand's Mount Taranaki, now known as Taranaki Maunga, has been granted the same legal rights as a person, recognizing its spiritual significance to the indigenous Maori people.
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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Technology Today Differs from Constitution's Drafting Era: Chief Justice
The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud on Thursday said that technology, as we experience it today, is far different from what it was when the Constitution was drafted.
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Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
-
British Environmental Activist Sentenced To Five Years In Jail For Blocking Highway
The protest caused significant traffic delays and accidents, with costs exceeding 1.8 million pounds.
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President Murmu Suggests Global Collaborations To Ensure 'Environmental Justice'
President Murmu said "our environment" is the most obvious way in which the world is all interconnected.
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University Of Strathclyde Accepts Applications For LLM In Global Environmental Law & Governance
For international students planning to enroll in 2024, the tuition fee is 19,300 pounds (approximately Rs 19. 48 lakh).
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US Sues eBay Over Sale Of Harmful Products In Latest Tech Crackdown
The US government on Wednesday sued eBay, accusing the online platform of violating the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws by allowing the sale of several harmful products, including devices that defeat automobile pollution controls.
-
EU Law to Bring Back User Replaceable Batteries on Smartphones by 2027: All Details
The European Parliament is mandating designing portable batteries for smartphones, tablets, and other types of devices. Once the European Council and Parliament sign the regulation into law, it will mandate smartphone manufacturers to equip phones with replaceable batteries in the EU by 2027.
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UGC Adds 2 New SWAYAM PG MOOCs In 8 Indian Languages
The two new SWAYAM PG MOOCs – Access to Justice and Environmental Law have been introduced in eight Indian languages. The new courses are available at swayam.gov.in and ugceresources.in.
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Real Estate Firm Fined Rs 100 Crore By Pollution Control Board In Gurgaon
The Central Pollution Control Board has imposed a fine of Rs 100 crore on real estate conglomerate Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited for violating several environmental laws at a residential project in Gurugram.
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California Court Rules Bumblebee Is A Fish Under Environmental Law: Report
A court in California, in the United States, has in an order classified bumblebees as fish, thereby extending the legal protection of endangered species to them.
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"World-First" Law In New Zealand Will Make Banks Report Climate Impact
New Zealand passed a law Thursday forcing banks to reveal the impact of their investments on climate change, describing it as a world-first move to make the financial sector's environmental record more transparent.
