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The Legality of Climate Change Action – Harris v Trump

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The Legality of Climate Change Action – Harris v Trump

Sonja Rzepski | Vermont Law & Graduate School US US

September 2, 2024 04:42:52 pm

In this article, Sonja Rzepski, a JD candidate in environmental justice and clean energy at Vermont Law School discusses the contrasting climate change policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Harris is highlighted as an advocate for environmental justice, known for her litigation against environmental violations and support for clean energy [...]

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