The announcement Wednesday of an agreement in the Senate almost instantly reset the role of the United States in the global effort to fight climate change.
Tag: Law and Legislation
Brittney Griner’s Lawyers Argue for Leniency in Russian Court
The W.N.B.A. star had not intended to smuggle drugs into Russia, her legal team said, adding that, like many other international athletes, she had used cannabis to help ease pain from injuries.
Putin Aims to Shape a New Generation of Supporters, Through Schools
Sweeping changes in the curriculum will soon cast the Russian president as a pivotal historical figure and mark an end of openness to the West.
Biden Concedes Defeat on Climate Bill as Manchin and Inflation Upend Agenda
Rising prices, party infighting and the aftershocks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have undercut the president’s plans to speed an energy transition.
Germany Set to Allow Bailout of Uniper, Its Largest Natural Gas Importer
Berlin and Paris are preparing bailouts as Europe braces for further cuts to gas supplies next week and economists warn of a recession.
What Are the Abortion Laws in Countries Around the World?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion quickly led to bans in at least eight states, a shift toward criminalization that runs counter to recent easings in countries that had longstanding bans.
In Pakistan, a Leader in Trans Rights, Reality Is Slower to Change Than Law
Four years after the country became one of the few to protect transgender people’s rights in statute, violence against them has surged and discrimination remains common.
California Requires Plastics Makers to Foot the Bill for Recycling
The landmark legislation also restricts single-use plastics. Because California’s economy is so big, experts say, the law could have far-reaching effects.
As Federal Climate-Fighting Tools Are Taken Away, Cities and States Step Up
Across the country, local governments are accelerating their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, in some cases bridging partisan divides. Their role will become increasingly important.
Climate Protesters in Australia Face Harsh New Penalties
As of April, people in New South Wales who disrupt business activities can face up to two years in prison. Some climate activists say this law is aimed at them.