Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon reached a record in June for the fourth consecutive month, according to official data released Friday.
Environment
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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals this week rejected a decision by the Trump administration that Pacific walrus no longer qualified to be listed as a threatened species.
Plants & Animals
Jun 8, 2021
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The University of Ottawa's Positive Energy program released new survey results showing that a large segment of the Canadian public does not trust the courts to settle disputes over energy projects or climate policy. The survey ...
Environment
Jun 1, 2021
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A Dutch court ordered oil giant Shell on Wednesday to slash its greenhouse gas emissions in a landmark victory for climate activists with implications for energy firms worldwide.
Environment
May 26, 2021
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The image of a teacher paddling or spanking a student at school may seem to belong in a history book—as archaic a practice as the dunce cap. However, for thousands of students across America each year, the use of corporal ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2021
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging a Mississippi state law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, much earlier than the 24-week threshold generally established by the pivotal abortion rights ...
Social Sciences
May 19, 2021
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With state legislatures nationwide preparing for the once-a-decade redrawing of voting districts, a research team has developed a better computational method to help identify improper gerrymandering designed to favor specific ...
Political science
May 6, 2021
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The German government said Wednesday it would set more ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions after a landmark ruling by the country's top court declared a flagship climate protection law "insufficient".
Environment
May 5, 2021
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Private sector initiatives may be the key to spurring climate action across the political spectrum, particularly among moderates and conservatives.
Economics & Business
Apr 13, 2021
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A new four-part HBO series, "Allen v. Farrow," documents the accusations of sexual abuse against film director Woody Allen and the aftermath. The documentary calls on the expertise of Joan S. Meier, a professor of law at ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2021
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