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How the judgment by the German Federal Constitutional Court on the German debt brake entrenches climate injustice – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

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How the judgment by the German Federal Constitutional Court on the German debt brake entrenches climate injustice – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

As a major emitter of greenhouse gasses, Germany has a fundamental responsibility to show solidarity with developing countries suffering from the effects of climate change. This obligation is clear from the common but differentiated obligations that underpin the climate framework. Consequently, Germany must deploy its policy and fiscal instruments in furtherance of actions. One key … Read more

And, of course, Climate Change – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

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And, of course, Climate Change – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

At the Law and Political Economy (LPE) Conference in Berlin in June 2024 (see Herzog), Stefan Grundmann, the chair of our panel “Polycrises and a substantive approach to private law in Germany”, introduced my contribution by stating: “– and, of course: climate change!”. Why was he right in terming climate change a central issue for LPE … Read more

Greening of Antartica shows how climate change affects the frozen continent – Go Health Pro

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Greening of Antartica shows how climate change affects the frozen continent – Go Health Pro

When satellites first started peering down on the craggy, glaciated Antarctic Peninsula about 40 years ago, they saw only a few tiny patches of vegetation covering a total of about 8,000 square feet—less than a football field. But since then, the Antarctic Peninsula has warmed rapidly, and a new study shows that mosses, along with … Read more

The Aarhus Conference’s Relevance for Local weather Litigation By the Lens of KlimaSeniorinnen · European Legislation Weblog – Go Well being Professional

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The Aarhus Conference’s Relevance for Local weather Litigation By the Lens of KlimaSeniorinnen · European Legislation Weblog – Go Well being Professional

In opposition to the background of the widespread failure of states to deal with the local weather disaster, litigation is more and more seen as a key instrument for shaking public authorities into motion (e.g., Eckes 2021; KlimaSeniorinnen, paras 412, 420-422). Displaying that they’ve standing, nonetheless, is likely one of the most tough hurdles for … Read more

How did volcanism set off local weather change earlier than the eruptions began? – Go Well being Professional

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How did volcanism set off local weather change earlier than the eruptions began? – Go Well being Professional

Enlarge / A great deal of lava: Kasbohm with just a few solidified lava flows of the Columbia River Basalts. Joshua Murray As our local weather warms past its historic vary, scientists more and more want to check climates deeper within the planet’s previous to get details about our future. One object of research is … Read more

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