The Vermont Law School has listed the 10 most important environmental issues the United States will face in 2012.
Environmental Issues Facing U.S. In 2012 Listed By Vermont Law School
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Huffington Post
What are the biggest environmental and energy policy challenges facing America today? A list from Vermont Law School highlights the 10 most important U.S. environmental issues of 2011 that will also matter in 2012.
Many of the issues on the Vermont Law Top 10 Environmental Watch List 2012 focus on energy policy. The Keystone XL pipeline, coal mining and the repercussions of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, for example, are all featured prominently.
In addition to the issues listed below, extreme weather has also taken a toll on both the U.S. and the rest of the world in 2011. Government officials and environmental advocates have become increasingly concerned with the links between extreme weather, climate change and impacts on public health.
10. Combating Climate Change Through Enforcement: EPA v. TVA
View photos and the complete list at Huffingtonpost.com – HERE
