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http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/26/design/wooden-skyscrapers-timber-trend-catching-fire/index.html

Catching Fire: Cities building wooden towers An explosion of timber towers, either built or proposed, has gripped the architecture world over the past five years, every one competing to be the tallest.

High court rejects request to block mercury rule WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from 20 states seeking to block a federal rule targeting mercury pollution from taking effect while the government revises the rule to account for compliance costs.

Nearly a Quarter of China Could Be Forest by 2020 A UN report details the reforestation plan as part of China's "eco-civilization" program.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/02/sport/brazil-olympic-bay-pollution/index.html

Trash creates trouble for Rio Olympic sailors When Victoria Jurczok and Anika Lorenz rip through the water aboard their racing skiff, they are doing far more than sailing at the fastest possible speed.

https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/gw-solar-institute-awarded-430000-energy-department-0?utm_source=GW%20Today%20Rotator&utm_medium=Rotator%203&utm_campaign=GW%20Today%20Rotator

GW Solar Institute Awarded $430,000 from Energy Department | GW Today | The George Washington... The George Washington University Solar Institute was awarded a competitive $430,000 grant from the Department of Energy to create multimedia educational materials for professionals working in collaboration with the solar industry.

11 jaw-dropping photos of what you can see in national parks and public lands Park visiting season is here.

‘And then we wept': Scientists say 93 percent of the Great Barrier Reef now bleached

Michigan DEQ and city officials now facing criminal charges due to Flint Water Crisis:

http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/20/health/flint-water-crisis-charges/index.html

3 charged in Flint water crisis, prosecutor says A Michigan judge has authorized criminal charges against three people in connection with the Flint water crisis, Genesee County prosecutor David Leyton said.

Congratulations to our entire ELA for winning the "Outstanding Multiple Day Event" for Sustainability Week!! Special shoutout to Greta for all of her hard work!! Thank you to the entire board, the 1Ls, and all the members who helped pull off this great event.

Reminder Elections are tonight in LL101! Come out and vote and get some pizza and door prizes!! 🎉

Environmental Law Association Elections

If you are interested in running for a position please email current president Sarah Keller at [email protected]. The positions currently in existence are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, ABA Liaison, and Sustainability Week Coordinator.

WHEN: Thursday April 7th at 6:15 pm
WHERE: TBA
**We will be serving FOOD and have DOOR PRIZES for those present!**

GE is looking for full-time paid summer interns in their Washington, D.C. office.

Please share this opportunity with law/policy graduate students with strong academics and an interest in environmental law & policy.

Interested students can apply through the link below by Friday, April 22. Interviews on a rolling basis.

https://xjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=54&siteid=5346&jobid=1302702

- General Electric - Job Details Job Details:

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