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What is being built in the WUI?

Legal Planet

This is the third in a series of four blog posts discussing the issue of development in the wildland-urban interface in California, the current legal structures addressing the issue, and our research on how those legal frameworks are being applied on the ground in key counties in the state. In this blog post, we summarize our research on how some local governments in California are regulating development in high fire areas.

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Understanding What is True and Not True when Closing a Facility in Ohio

Ohio Environmental Law

In order to try to prevent major environmental issues at abandoned or closed factories, Ohio adopted a program known as the “Cessation of Regulated Operations” (CRO). While this program has been around since 1996, there are misconceptions among businesses and developers as to what it means when a property goes through CRO. Ohio EPA’s fact sheet for the CRO program opens with an example of what the CRO program is intended to prevent: “In 1987, vandals entered the closed Dayton Tire & Rubber f

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The ESG Benefit of Giving Employees Paid Time Off to Work at the Polls

Greenbuilding Law

With the U.S. midterm elections just weeks away, increasing numbers of employees are being encouraged to serve civil society helping repair the world. There are a myriad of possible elements in the “S” (Social) component of ESG, but what they have in common is they are about social relationships, from a business’ relationship with its employees to its relationship with the community and the broader society.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- TribLive: Girls Get The ‘Green Light’ To Go STEM During Program At Chatham’s Eden Hall Campus -- TribLive: Plum High Schools Buys Bikes For Physical Education Classes, Cycling Club -- WHYY: Philly Teens Are Sharing Their Climate Change Stories -- York Daily Record: Kiwanis Lake Now A ‘Smart Lake’ Teaching Students How To Keep Their Aquatic Neighborhood Healthy -- Post-Gazette: Th

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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White House OSTP and NNCO Mark National Nanotechnology Day 2022

Nanotech

On October 7, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) made key announcements intended to advance the Biden Administration’s efforts “to leverage the promise of science and technology to benefit all Americans.” They also complement the Administration’s ongoing Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act implementation efforts “that will ensure the United States remains a world

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73 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 73 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Caren Glotfelty Recognized As A 2022 Distinguished Daughter Of Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- CBF Blog: Franklin Kury: Two Jars Of Water, And A Lasting Environmental Legacy For Pennsylvania - By B.J.