Category: Volume 37
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Still Silent: How the U.S. Regulatory Framework Fails to Address the Dangers of Pesticides
Table of Contents Introduction Background—Pesticide Reliance and its Effects Pesticides: Pervasive Pollutants Environmental Implications of Pesticide Use Human-Health Implications of Pesticide Use Economic Implications of Pesticide Use The Basics of Pesticide Law Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act Food Quality Protection Act Clean Water Act National Environmental Policy Act…
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Interrogating Marine Plastics Pollution Regulations: The Intended Roles of the Global Plastics Treaty
ABSTRACT Marine plastic pollution is a growing global issue that severely affects our ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being. Both national and international organisations have established frameworks and regulations to address the increase of plastic pollution in marine environments, covering everything from rules on the disposal of hazardous materials and chemicals used in plastic manufacturing to…
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Ski Resorts and Rural Energy Resiliency: How Colorado’s Ski Industry Could Help Reduce Energy Vulnerability in Rural Mountain Communities
Table of Contents Introduction Background Microgrids, Resiliency, and Vulnerable Communities Climate Change’s Impacts on Snowstorm Frequency and Strength Colorado’s Solar and Ski Resource The Hospitality Industry: Energy Costs and Clean Energy Goals Analysis: State Microgrid Resiliency Programs Colorado California Vermont Oregon Comparison on Program Effectiveness Analysis: Making MCR Funds Go Further With Ski Resorts…