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Ruling might neutralize environmental laws

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A Supreme Court ruling on a fifth amendment case may affect other cases on US environmental laws. The amendment requires states to pay property owners compensation for their sequestered land. Environmentalists argue that compensation is unnecessary since the taking was done to protect the public.

Author: Nixon, Will
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
Cases, Laws, regulations and rules, Environmental law, Eminent domain (Law), United States. Supreme Court

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Beyond the Amazon

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The Brazilian rainforest has always received more attention compared to other ecosystems around the world. While the deforestation and destruction of the Amazon ecosphere is a vital concern, protection of other areas such as the Russian taiga must also be considered.

Author: Nixon, Will
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1993
Protection and preservation, Biotic communities

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The population problem is not just about people

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The population explosion may result in the depletion of the world's limited resources. Addressing the problem of overpopulation requires better international family planning programs through education and economic support.

Author: Nixon, Will
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
Analysis, Birth control, Population policy

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Subjects list: Environmental protection, International aspects
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