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Greenberg Traurig Celebrates Earth Day

E2 Law Blog

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Green Power Partnership Program and powers its U.S. Earth Day was created in 1970 by Senator Gaylor Nelson to draw attention to ongoing issues with toxic air and waste. Earth Day was created in 1970 by Senator Gaylor Nelson to draw attention to ongoing issues with toxic air and waste.

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Why Congress Should Pass the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

If passed, however, the EJ for All Act could catalyze a transformational shift in how pollution is regulated, how environmental regulations are enforced, and how affected communities are able to participate in regulatory decisionmaking.

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In Wake of COVID-19, USEPA Allows On-Site Inspections to be Replaced by Off-Site Monitoring Activities

Environment Next

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has suspended requirements for state agencies to perform on-site compliance inspections in favor of off-site monitoring alternatives. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.

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EPA Will Not Require Financial Assurances From Electric Power Sector

Clean Energy Law

EPA’s decision to forego financial requirements will likely face opposition by eNGOs. By Claudia M. O’Brien and Stacey L. VanBelleghem. What’s Next? EPA will take public comment on the proposed decision for 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). Indoor air (pollution) : coming under OSHA rather than EPA, there are laws in place to ensure that employees work in a clean and safe environment with good ventilation. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own.

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From Supreme Court to State Courts, Important Enviro Rulings from June 2021

National Law Center

The past few month has seen a series of important environmental law decisions from various courts across the United States. The post From Supreme Court to State Courts, Important Enviro Rulings from June 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Happy 50th Anniversary, Federal Clean Water Act

Legal Planet

The Clean Water Act (CWA), one of the nation’s most important environmental laws, is 50 years old today. It’s proven to be one of the most successful of America’s bedrock federal environmental statutes. Environmental Protection Agency.). (credit: Amazon).