Oregon Review of International Law : Volume 22 (2021)

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    Eat Every Carrot and Pea on Your Plate: Climate Change and Fining Food Waste
    (University of Oregon School of Law, 2021-05-14) Wachtel, Jenn F.
    Although experts have suggested that individuals adopt a variety of methods to reduce greenhouse gases, like decreasing air travel or becoming a vegetarian or vegan, these suggestions frequently seem unreachable or unrealistic because of the drastic lifestyle changes required; however, there is an easier, simpler solution. Each household can reduce the greenhouse gases it produces by reducing the amount of food it places in the trash, since food waste is a significant contributor to greenhouse gases. This Article argues that these issues—food waste in the United States, greenhouse gases, and climate change—could be mitigated by implementing the Republic of Korea’s food waste reduction model.
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    International Law and Efforts to Mitigate Freshwater Scarcity
    (University of Oregon School of Law, 2021-05-14) Qureshi, Waseem Ahmad
    Water scarcity—shortage in the availability of water—is an impending global crisis. Climate change continues to reduce precipitation rates, which leads to a lower amount of water in rivers. An increase in global population further aggravates the crisis by reducing the overall per capita availability of water and putting increased pressure on available freshwater resources. In particular, groundwater tables are decreasing in many regions of the world, especially in Pakistan, India, and California. In addition, factories are dumping untreated industrial waste directly into fresh watercourses, which further reduces the availability of clean drinking water. This situation calls for the international community to take strong measures to ensure sustainable drinking water for everyone. This Article will include an overview of the existing situation regarding freshwater scarcity around the world. Furthermore, this Article will provide an overview of the recommended steps to mitigate water scarcity–related threats. Lastly, this Article will discuss the suggestions provided by international conventions to mitigate the problem of water scarcity.
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