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2015 the ‘Last Effective Opportunity’ To Limit Warming, Says Vatican [9]

"Following a closely watched Vatican climate change meeting Tuesday at the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences, the attendees — including not only scientific leaders but also religious and political luminaries — have released a statement suggesting that a 2015 climate accord may be the last chance to keep global warming within a range deemed “safe” for the world, its people and its ecosystems."

Source: Wash Post [10], 04/30/2015

"Bernie Sanders Announces Campaign for President" [11]

"Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, announced Thursday that he was running for president as a Democrat, injecting a progressive voice into the contest and providing Hillary Rodham Clinton with her first official challenger for the party’s nomination." While unlikely to win the nomination, Sanders may pull the party leftward and inject environmental issues into the campaign.

Source: NY Times [12], 04/30/2015

2015 National Wetlands Awards Ceremony [13]

Administered by the Environmental Law Institute, the Awards are presented annually to individuals who have excelled in wetlands protection, restoration, and education. The ceremony will take place at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. RSVP required.

The Future of Pharmaceutical Waste Regulation [14]

Join agency officials and representatives from various stakeholder groups as they tackle tough questions around pharmaceutical waste. Event is at the Environmental Law Institute in Washington, DC or via webinar, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Superfund's Emerging Issues [15]

The Environmental Law Institute invites you to Washington, DC (or via teleconference) for an expert panel discussion focusing on the evolution and current state of joint and several liability and issues raised by “mega-site” remediation projects. Free registration required.

Removing Roadblocks to TSCA Reform Legislation [16]

Join the Environmental Law Institute in Washington, DC (or via webinar) for a lively discussion with a group of experts and advocates on the best ways to remove the obstacles that remain to advancing legislation that would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Free registration required.

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