Amendments (Parliamentary practice)
The Australian government's efforts to reform the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act face significant challenges, with Environment Minister Murray Watt aiming to push through changes without fully addressing the National Environmental Standards. This approach could undermine the principles of the EPBC Act and the separation of
Environmental law
A study published in the 50th issue of the Annual Review of Environment and Resources journal has highlighted the inability of regulatory risk assessment to keep pace with the ever-increasing number of chemicals produced and distributed in the environment. The rapid production and distribution of chemicals has created complex challenges
Environmental law
A 37-year-old resident of west London was fined $200 for pouring leftover coffee into a street drain, highlighting the growing focus on local environmental protection and the importance of public education about pollution prevention laws. The incident occurred on October 10 when Burcu Yesilyurt, a resident of Kew, emptied the
Natural resources
As climate change affects the lives of billions, governments and international organizations are taking unprecedented legal actions to address environmental issues. Five emerging legal strategies are redefining the fight to protect life on this planet. These approaches emphasize human rights, the rights of future generations, government responsibility, the rights of
Natural resources
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) has initiated the Promoting Equitable and Sustainable Natural Resources Management (ProNRM) project, a four-year initiative supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The project aims to promote responsible mining, trade, and investment practices that respect environmental, economic, social, and cultural rights (EESCRs)
Natural resources
A Powys company, Benji and Co Limited, and its director, Peter Rees, have been ordered to pay £69,000 in fines and costs for serious breaches of environmental regulations. The company appeared at Welshpool Magistrates' Court after illegally dumping tyres at several sites in the region. The court heard
Natural resources
The University of Oklahoma College of Law has named Paul D. Trimble, a renowned attorney with over 35 years of experience in oil and gas law, as the 2025 recipient of the Eugene Kuntz Award. The annual award recognizes professionals who have made significant contributions to oil, gas, and natural
Natural resources
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently announced the guilty plea of Philip Robinson, 67, of Laurel, Maryland, for violating Maryland environmental laws related to the discharge of pollutants in Prince George's County. The investigation, led by the Attorney General's Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit (ENRCU)
Natural resources
The Minister of State for Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Albert Nguluvhe, recently called on players in the mining and farming sectors to adhere to environmental laws and regulations. The government official expressed concerns that these industries are causing significant environmental damage and depriving communities of their rightful benefits.
Natural resources
The Regional Council of the Regional Government of Lambayeque unanimously approved a regional ordinance adapting the Regional Environmental Commission (CAR) to the Supreme Decree No. 014-2024-MINAM. This decision solidifies the commission's structure, defines its functions, and strengthens its multisectoral participation spaces for environmental planning and management. The new
Natural resources
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the Ingham County Circuit Court has entered an order granting summary disposition in favor of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) in a lawsuit filed against Scott Schlicht and Schlicht Ponds for environmental law violations. The court awarded EGLE a
Natural resources
In an effort to promote balanced development between conservation and productive activities in the Amazonas region of Peru, specialists from the Ministry of Environment (Minam) collaborated with the Environmental Regional Authority to create regional maps of ecosystems and degraded areas. These maps, prepared with technical and financial support from Minam&
