On November 12, 2024, the Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague issued its eagerly awaited appeals judgment in Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands) and others v. Royal Dutch Shell. The applicants sought an injunction declaring that Shell is legally bound to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 45% below 2019 levels by … Read more
The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change underscores the need for carbon dioxide removal (“CDR”) to complement emissions reductions in meeting global climate targets. Ocean-based CDR strategies, which aim to increase the ocean’s natural carbon sink capacity, are gaining attention. One such strategy, ocean alkalinity enhancement (“OAE”), involves adding alkaline … Read more
Back in 2003, Michael Herz and I wrote an article calling for the creation of an online, word searchable database of environmental impact statements that had been prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its state equivalents. These EISs are written at great expense and contain massive amounts of observational data about air and water … Read more
On Friday, December 6, the Sabin Center filed an amicus brief on behalf of the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Kentucky v. EPA as part of our ongoing amicus efforts to support strong federal climate regulations. The case involves EPA’s … Read more
We seem to belittle daily behaviors, not realizing how much they reveal about our self-respect and dignity. For many men, seemingly small habits can conceal a deeper struggle with self-worth. These actions don’t necessarily define a person’s character, but they often hint at something more—an internal battle that’s waiting to be addressed. In this article, … Read more
Trust is a fragile thing, easily broken and difficult to rebuild. And once it’s been betrayed, it can feel impossible to recover from. But it’s not. Moving forward after a breach of trust is tough, but not unachievable. It requires patience, understanding, and most importantly, the right approach. In the following lines, I’ll be sharing … Read more
When considering studying abroad, you might ask yourself: What truly matters when choosing a study destination? Recent research reveals common themes that many international students like you prioritize. Let’s dive into these key factors. What Do You Really Want as an International Student? Graduate Employment Success As an international student, employability is likely at the top of your … Read more
I never thought I’d be in the position. I’ve always had a job and have always been a good employee wherever I worked. Never even gotten a formal warning/pip or anything. I left a job I was at for 3 years for a new opportunity. Tomorrow would have made a month at the new job. … Read more
One thing that really stood out for us, due to its complete disconnect from reality, was the autowalas confronting the German police in Hindi and having a full-blown 15 minute conversation with them. Needless to say, this only ever happens in movies; do you know what else only happens in movies? Someone moving to Germany … Read more
Being an Alpha—a leader, a go-getter, a decision-maker—is about being the best version of yourself, and that means letting go of certain behaviors. However, certain behaviors can undermine your ability to embody this role and reach your full potential. If you’re ready to step into your best self and command respect in all areas of … Read more