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Amnesty International: Dow’s failure to offer remedy for Bhopal disaster has created a “sacrifice zone”

Envirotec Magazine

The report notes that when asked to comment about this settlement following its purchase of UCC in 2001, a Dow spokesperson said, “US$500 is plenty good for an Indian”.

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RBG left these 4 lessons for the climate fight

GreenBiz

Black and Hispanic Americans are exposed to 63 percent and 56 percent more pollution than they create. Given the state of Congress today, and our more general state of political polarization, it may be hard to resist the eye-roll — but resisting it is more important than ever. In 2001’s Whitman v.

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Webinar: What net zero means for Canadian energy jobs

Clean Energy Canada

Canada’s clean energy sector is made up of companies and workers that help reduce carbon pollution, whether by generating clean energy, helping move it, reducing energy consumption, or developing low-carbon technologies. Catharines, ON since 2001. Rachel Doran , Director of Policy and Strategy at Clean Energy Canada.

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The Transformation of Earth Day: What Has Changed and What To Expect – Part 2

Green Business Bureau

Political Shifts: Earth Day Gains Momentum Despite Political Turbulence. This was no doubt a political win for Earth Day. However, by the turn of the century, Earth Day once again faced turbulent political opposition. political arena as president, a period said to have a concerted assault on many green organizations. “

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Chevron Owns This City’s News Site. Many Stories Aren’t Told.

DeSmogBlog

Chevron is the city’s largest employer, largest taxpayer and largest polluter. Chevron is the city’s largest employer, largest taxpayer and largest polluter. They released the world’s first plan to achieve net-zero carbon pollution. And there’s a reason for that: Chevron owns The Richmond Standard.

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Earth Day History: Transformation of a Celebration – Part 2

Green Business Bureau

Political Shifts: Earth Day Gains Momentum Despite Political Turbulence. This was no doubt a political win for Earth Day. However, by the turn of the century, Earth Day once again faced turbulent political opposition. political arena as president, a period said to have a concerted assault on many green organizations. “

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Britons put planet before profit in their personal savings and expect more action from pension funds and banks, says survey

Envirotec Magazine

They believe the UK is already experiencing it in air pollution (68%), extreme weather (61%), flooding (64%), species extinction (60%), coastal erosion (58%) and heat waves (54%). Opinium surveyed 2001 UK adults between September 17th and 27th. Britons see the impact of climate change all around them.