Vermont Law
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Summary: Smog kills over 200,000 Americans every year; that means that almost one out of every twelve deaths in the United States is from smog. The EPA’s cap-and-trade program to control smog in the Central and Eastern United States is lawful and wise, and the Supreme Court should overturn the D.C. Circuit’s decision to vacate the program. _. By Dr.
Vermont Law
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Summary: . The Department of Justice recently prosecuted the first ever wind energy firm under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Wildlife advocates hailed the prosecution as a step in the right direction, but the outcome has no substantial effect on protecting migratory bird species. It is clear that if bird advocates wish to see reforms in the wind industry, they must partner with their foes to develop a solution. _.
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Vermont Law
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
EcoPerspectives is not your typical online blog site. Actually, it is not a blog at all. EcoPerspectives is a forum where environmentally conscious students, faculty, and non-lawyer folks can contribute opinion editorials regarding. any. recent or important environmental issue—large or small. Featured articles for the month of February cover topics concerning the U.S.
Vermont Law
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
The . Journal . is always looking for talented writers to feature in EcoPerspectives, which publishes soon after receiving the piece. If you have a topic related to the environment or environmental law and want to be featured, please follow the below guidelines: Email the above to vjel@vermontlaw.edu with “Ecoperspectives” in the subject line. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to. contact us.
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.
Vermont Law
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Summary: . The Freedom Industries chemical spill in Charleston, West Virginia exposed holes in state and federal regulations for chemical storage tanks. A new Senate bill – S. 1961 – seeks to close existing loopholes and provide additional federal oversight where current state laws do not apply. The bill may prevent something like the Elk River spill from happening again in states that fail to take an initiative to implement preventative measures on their own. _.
Vermont Law
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Summary: . The Center for Biological Diversity recently filed a rulemaking petition with US Department of Agriculture about the agency’s rogue animal “control” program. The petition exposes and seeks a remedy for the agency’s diseased conduct, which includes numerous federal statute violations and animal cruelty. It also “pads” the Administrative Record, readying the Center to petition for a court-ordered antidote to USDA’s systemic ails. _.
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