order

Arizona v. Mayorkas - order

Lawsuit asserting that the Biden administration should have complied with the National Environmental Policy Act before changing course on immigration polices.

Arizona v. Mayorkas

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opposition

Arizona v. Mayorkas - opposition

motion to dismiss

Arizona v. Mayorkas - motion to dismiss

Arizona Federal Court Dismissed Arizona’s NEPA Challenges to Biden Administration Immigration Actions

tentative ruling

Arizona v. Mayorkas - tentative ruling

Arizona Federal Court Denied Preliminary Injunction in NEPA Challenge to Immigration Policies

reply

Arizona v. Mayorkas - reply

response

Arizona v. Mayorkas - response

motion

Arizona v. Mayorkas - motion

complaint

Arizona v. Mayorkas - complaint

Arizona Alleged that Halting Border Wall Construction and Ending “Remain in Mexico” Program Required NEPA Review

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Groups  of people who are adversely affected by climate change or the response to it

A set of principles, processes, and practices that build economic and political power to shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy.

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Molecules in the atmosphere that play a key role in the greenhouse effect by trapping heat radiating from Earth’s surface.

Area of the economy in which actors engage in identical or related activities.

In human systems, the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate change and its effects, in order to moderate harm, increase resilience or exploit beneficial opportunities. In natural systems, the process of adjustment to actual climate change and its effects; human intervention may facilitate adjustment to expected climate change and its effects.

The management and allocation of funds, assets and investments to meet various objectives

Slow onset events evolve gradually from incremental changes over many years or from increased frequency or intensity of recurring events. As defined in the Cancun Adaptation Framework (2010), slow onset events include risks and impacts from rising temperatures, desertification, biodiversity loss, land and forest degradation, glacial retreat, ocean acidification, sea level rise, and salinization.

Terrestrial means "of the earth" and relates to the risks to ecological system that includes all living organisms and their interactions within land-based environments, such as forests, grasslands, and deserts.

People who have left their homes, whether through force, voluntarily, or a mixture of both

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Activities that involve planning, designing and building infrastructure, residential, and commercial structures.

This sector includes firms and individuals offering specialised expertise in fields such as law, accounting, consulting, science and engineering.

The release of heat-trapping gases, primarily from human activities such as burning fossil fuels, agriculture and industry.

Activities of government agencies and institutions that provide public services, enforce laws and manage public resources.

This sector involves activities that impart knowledge and skills to individuals, including formal schooling, vocational training and educational support.

Extreme weather refers to events where a weather variable exceeds (or falls below) a threshold. Meaning it is significantly different from the average or usual weather pattern.

Social inclusion is the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society—improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged on the basis of their identity.

People who are less able to respond to the effects of climate change due to having limited financial or physical assets

Arizona v. Mayorkas - order

Risk

Impacted group

Just transition

Greenhouse gas

Economic sector

Finance