Environmental Law Review, Ahead of Print. This legislative note examines India's recent amendments to the Biological Diversity Act, focusing on their sequelae for access and
benefit-sharing (ABS) mechanisms. The 2023 amendments mark a significant shift in India's approach to regulating biological ... [...]
Written by Angelos Delivorias. The energy system is a cornerstone of the United States (US) economy and competitiveness. The country’s energy mix in 2022 was well-diversified,
consisting of two thirds natural gas and oil, with the rest almost equal proportions of coal, nuclear and renewables. [...]
Microplastic pollution has emerged as a critical global environmental issue, significantly impacting urban areas due to high population densities and intense human activities.
Global plastic production surged from 1.5 million metric tons in 1950 to 413.8 million in 2023, exacerbating environmental contamination. [...]
This study investigates groundwater quality in Raebareli district, India, with a specific focus on heavy metal contamination and its implications for human health and ecological
risk. The district, part of the central Indo-Gangetic alluvium, is representative of regions facing significant groundwater pollution challenges. [...]
This qualitative study examines criminal defendants who waived legal representation to self-represent in court. Through interviews with 16 participants and courtroom observations,
findings reveal intersecting factors driving this decision: mental health challenges, desire for autonomy, attorney mistrust, dissatisfaction with past legal experiences, [...]
This paper takes on ‘Farrington's challenge’ ‘to bridge the gap between risk factor research and more complex explanatory theories’ by offering an explanation for the
unexplained statistical phenomenon of cumulative risk. We argue that cumulative risk primarily reflects the social contexts which crime relevant causal processes [...]
New literature has emerged examining the relationship between government-funded healthcare or health insurance for low-income people and crime rates. Studies for developing
countries have, however, not yet been conducted in this area. To fill this gap, we studied Türkiye's noncontributory health insurance scheme (Green Card) that provides [...]
Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights, Ahead of Print. The right to freedom of expression is currently facing a global crisis unleashed by the conflict in Gaza. The conflict
has led to a high polarisation of public opinion, with opposing factions supporting either Israel's actions or the Palestinian cause. [...]
Written by Beata rojek. In response to the difficulties and challenges faced by EU farmers in recent years, the Commission put forward a proposal to amend some of the rules
on the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (CMO), so as to reinforce the position of farmers in the food supply chain. [...]
Written by Clare Ferguson with Olga Dunderberg. The agenda for the April plenary session is a sober reflection of the current context, with Members set to participate in debates
on issues that are all, to a greater or lesser extent, influenced by the current geopolitical situation. [...]
