EcoPerspectives
EcoPerspectives is an environmental law-focused blog discussing current developments in environmental law, proposals to achieve more environmentally-friendly outcomes, and unique perspectives on environmental concerns impacting the global world we all live in.
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By Kenny Bozarth            In its most recent review, the EPA concluded that Roundup is safe if used as directed.[1] Further, the EPA found that there are no risks to…
By Erin Miller On Thursday, March 26, 2020, the EPA released a statement explaining that they will stop enforcing environmental regulations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This unprecedented decision to…
Linda Sheehan, https://bit.ly/SheehanUNHwNBio April 2020 The 50th anniversary of Earth Day, expected to be celebratory, arrives at a somber moment. COVID-19 human tragedies continue to ravage communities, and UN Environment…
The following article is part of an Eco-Perspective special in which the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law is collaborating with the VLS COP22 Observer Delegation __________________________________________ By Julia Muench One…
Summary: Parties to the UNFCCC gathered over the last two weeks for their mid-year meeting in Bonn, Germany to attempt to translate the recent treaties into substantive government policies.  At center…
Summary: Women have emerged as the most influential figures in the UN's Convention on climate change. Female diplomats from Saudi Arabia and New Zealand have been elected to co-chair the…
Summary: Conscious consumption is each individual's responsibility. Understanding what we consume and how we facilitate the commoditization of life is a necessity if we are to promote the modification of…
Summary: This post originally appeared in the Oxford Human Rights Blog on April 18, 2016. The systemic collapse of the U.S. coal extraction industry has scarcely been of benefit to…
Summary: Wastewater from hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") is not well-regulated in the United States, even though regulations exist at federal and state/local levels. This author recently published an article in which…
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