#environmental-legislation

#environmental-legislation

The new law widely referred to as the devastation bill passed in congress in the early hours of Thursday by 267 votes to 116, despite opposition from more than 350 organisations and social movements.

"As climate disasters strain state budgets, a growing number of lawmakers want fossil fuel companies to pay for damages caused by their greenhouse gas emissions."

I've gotta sit down because I am not feeling well. Immediately after finishing her sentence, Garcia slumped over and fell to her side.

The government's planning and infrastructure bill erases decades of environmental protections, allowing developers to destroy habitats as long as they pay a nature restoration levy.

Waskow emphasized that she felt empowered meeting with lawmakers, stating, 'You felt like you were really doing something, that you were able to potentially influence people and get things to change by showing that you cared enough to show up.'

The Bigger Better Bottle Bill aims to modernize New York's recycling efforts by doubling the refundable deposit on beverage containers and expanding the types of drinks covered.

John J. LaFalce, a former congressman known for his strong consumer protection and environmental laws, passed away at 85 from kidney failure. He served 14 terms.