Legal Environment

Palila v Hawaii. New Zealand's Te Urewera Act. Sierra Club v Disney. These legal phrases hardly sound like the makings of a revolution, but beyond the headlines portending environmental catastrophes, a movement of immense import has been building - in courtrooms, legislatures, and communities across the globe. Cultures and laws are transforming to provide a powerful new approach to protecting the planet and the species with whom we share it.

Steven Donziger, a self-styled social activist and Harvard educated lawyer, signed on to a budding class action lawsuit against multinational Texaco. The suit sought reparations for the Ecuadorian peasants and tribes people whose lives were affected by decades of oil production near their villages and fields. During twenty years of legal hostilities in federal courts in Manhattan and remote provincial tribunals in the Ecuadorian jungle, Donziger and Chevron's lawyers followed fierce no-holds-barred rules.

Discover the ultimate guide to harmonizing beekeeping with local laws and community life with The Beekeeper's Guide to Law and Community. This comprehensive eBook is an essential resource for both novice and seasoned beekeepers who aim to integrate their passion into their local settings smoothly and responsibly. Dive into the complexities of local beekeeping regulations with in-depth chapters on understanding and navigating regional laws, licensing requirements, and zoning codes. Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle state and municipal ordinances confidently. Transitioning to ...

Ready to take a walk on the wild side of the cityscape? Delve into the elusive world of stealth camping with the enthralling eBook, "Urban Shadows." Uncover the thrill of urban exploration and learn the ins and outs of invisible living within the city's bustling heart. This guide doesn't merely skim the surface, but dives deep into what it truly means to stealth camp. Hear the call of the underground in chapter one, as the eBook deftly navigates you through understanding urban stealth camping, revealing its exciting benefits and potential risks. Navigate the labyrinth of legality and ethics...

At first glance, the events in this book may seem equal parts science fiction and legal thriller. Unfortunately, this is a true story of blinding greed, cruel deceit, unfortunate circumstance, and powerful human tragedy. It has villains and heroes, but it does not yet have a good ending. It is the story of asbestos in America.

Do our children have a right to inherit a livable planet? Is the government obliged to protect it? Twenty-one young people from across America have sued the federal government over climate change, charging that actions promoting a fossil fuel economy violate their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. As the World Burns by investigative reporter Lee van der Voo follows the plight of the young plaintiffs, chronicling their legal battle as their childhoods are consumed by another year of drought and wildfire, floods and hurricanes, and tumultuous politics.