Lawyers

• Vandalism, Not A “Smart” Way To Fight Trump Administration’s Environmental Law

  There are ways the public can fight against the Trump administration over environmental protection - but vandalism is definitely not one of it.

• California Senate Will Review New Bills on Employee Rights, Reproductive Freedom and More

  After Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson's introduction of 21 new bills, the California senate is set to review these proposals relating to education, employee rights and the environment, among others.

• California's Response to Pollution in Bakersfield Brings "Small Yet Steady" Improvements

  Pollution in Bakersfield has been a long-time issue for California, although recent measures, such as stricter air quality standards, federal regulations and incentive programs, have contributed to getting rid of dirty air in the region.

• Donald Trump and Prince Charles Have Differing Opinions Over Climate Change, Global Warming

  The possible consequences of President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the United Kingdom, including a meeting with Prince Charles as well as a discussion on climate change and global warming, have been questioned by many.

• Study: Human Activity, Deforestation Threaten More Than 100 Natural World Heritage Sites

  A new international quantitative study highlights the adverse effects of human activity and deforestation on the natural World Heritage Sites.

• Ronda Rousey Visits Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters, Donates Fresh Food and Supplies

  UFC star Ronda Rousey took part in the protest against the revived Dakota Access Pipeline by bringing fresh food and supplies to the demonstrators.

• County commissioners get state warning to cease asking legal status of WIC recipients

  Sedgwick County commissioners are being warned not to ask participants in a federal nutrition program about their citizenship status or risk losing its ability to administer the program.

• Clive Palmer's pipeline pumps toxic materials into the Great Barrier Reef

  Clive Palmer was told to stop using his company's pipeline that pumps toxic materials into the Great Barrier Reef Park, a World Heritage Site. Palmer refuses and challenges the decision in court. Now, Palmer's company faces possible downfall.

• U.S. sets first major fracking rules on federal lands

  The Obama administration's new rules governing fracking on federal lands drew swift criticism from all sides on Friday, with green groups calling the measures "toothless" and the energy industry slamming "unnecessary" regulation of a drilling process that has brought the United States to the cusp of oil and gas self-sufficiency.

• Chinese city shuts factories as environmental law bites

  An industrial city in eastern China has closed several factories, including many steel and nickel pig iron producers, in an apparent sign the government is stepping up enforcement of a new environmental law in the face of growing public discontent over pollution.