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How Paving with Plastic Could Make a Dent in the Global Waste Problem

Yale E360

Roads in which waste plastic is melted down and mixed with paving materials are becoming more common around the world. Although for now they remain a niche technology, experts say the roads could become one of a diverse array of uses for discarded plastic. Read more on E360 ?.

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WHEN OUR LUNGS TAKE THE BEATING

Cleannovate

2020 was a year like no other. Besides the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement came to the forefront because of the death of George Floyd. George Floyd’s final words resonated with most of us… ‘I can’t breathe’… These were not only words but a plea to the rogue police officer kneeling on his neck. A plea for life.

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The ecology of economic thought

Environment, Law, and History

I've been participating in a great online series on the historical intersections of economic and environmental thought , organized by Troy Vettese and Julia Nordblad. The organizers write: One would think that environmental history and economic history would be peas in a pod. After all, central questions in the history of economic thought concern environmental issues such as the early-modern enclosures and the importance of water-power and coal to the industrial revolution.

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New Administration Means New Rules to Follow Regarding Covid-19

Capaccio

What feels like a lifetime ago, but in actuality, is just shy of a year ago, we all were just beginning to hear the word “coronavirus”. We quickly found out how serious this virus is and how it impacts everyday life and business. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has provided some recommended guidelines and safe practices for employers to follow to help keep workers safe.

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition

Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.

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Assisting Evolution: How Far Should We Go to Help Species Adapt?

Yale E360

An Australian project to help threatened marsupial species adapt to avoid predatory cats is among a host of ‘assisted evolution’ efforts based on the premise that it is no longer enough to protect species from change: Humans are going to have intervene to help them change. Read more on E360 ?.

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POLLUTION: PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE

Cleannovate

I once stumbled upon a sterling article by Dr Festus Mwangi highlighting the plight of children living with cancer. Though it was written in 2017, its message still resonates audibly with me. Not only did he highlight about the increase in instances of childhood cancers but also about the lack of awareness especially among the poorest of the poor. More often than not, parents assume symptoms and dismiss them for minor infections only for the discovery of a tumor to be made when it’s too la

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Prohibitions on Certain HFCs in Refrigeration, Chillers, Aerosol Propellants and Foam End-Uses

Capaccio

On December 20, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) promulgated amendment 310 CMR 7.76 under the Air Pollution Control regulations 310 CMR 7.00. This amendment regulates certain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in the following end-uses: refrigeration, air conditioning/chillers, aerosol propellants, and foam. HFCs are a class of greenhouse gases that are saturated organic compounds containing hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon, and are commonly found in the listed

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As Plastic Pollution in Rivers Gets Worse, Species Are Increasingly Living on Litter

Yale E360

Scientists have long warned that the world’s major rivers and estuaries are hotspots for plastic waste , as trash and microparticles wash down tributaries and congregate before entering oceans. Now, new research has found that as this waste accumulates, aquatic river species like insects and snails are increasingly choosing to settle on plastic rather than natural features like rocks or fallen branches.

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New Associate Editor: Wenhai Chu

Water Research & Technology

We are glad to announce that Wenhai Chu (Tongji University) has joined the Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology team as an Associate Editor. Wenhai Chu is a Professor at College of Environmental Science and Engineering at Tongji University, China. His research focuses on water disinfection and disinfection by-products (DBPs). He has made achievements in identification, transformation and collaborative control of DBPs as well as other emerging contaminants.

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Riding to the Danger Zone: U.S. Fifth Circuit Panel Considers the Zone-of-Danger Test for Maritime Emotional Distress

The Energy Law Blog

In In re Deepwater Horizon , No. 20-30300, 2021 WL 96168, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal held that fishermen who intentionally came upon the scene of the wreckage of the Deepwater Horizon failed to state a claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress under general maritime law. The district court dismissed their case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital

As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.

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Massachusetts Aboveground Storage Tank Use Permit Renewals

Capaccio

REMINDER: 2021 is a renewal year for Massachusetts Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Use Permits. Use Permits are issued for ASTs with a capacity of more than 10,000 gallons that store any fluid other than water, expire every 5 years and must be renewed before their expiration date. In accordance to 502 CMR 5.05(4) , the following must be completed to renew the permit: .

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Shell Plans to Expand Natural Gas Business Despite Climate Pledge

Yale E360

Shell has set new carbon emissions goals to become a net zero carbon energy company by 2050, but will continue to grow its gas business by more than 20 percent in the next few years. Read more on E360 ?.

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CMP project faces delays and hurdles

BCM Environmental Land Law

After the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals halted CMP’s Construction in segment 1 of the environmentally destructive 154 mile transmission corridor known as NECEC, CMP shifted work to a portion of the corridor route previously disturbed by transmission lines and clearing. CMP’s strategy appears to be to get as much work done as possible while their permits are in effect to gain “vested rights” all while Environmental groups and our clients represented by Beth Boepple , contin

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New Advisory Board Members for Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology

Water Research & Technology

We are delighted to announce new members of the Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology Advisory Board. David Weissbrodt. David is an Assistant professor at TU Delft, the Netherlands. His research interests are in microbial systems, process engineering, water, energy and health sciences. Read his work in the journal. Tom Bond. Tom is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey, UK.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Riding to the Danger Zone: U.S. Fifth Circuit Panel Considers the Zone-of-Danger Test for Maritime Emotional Distress

The Energy Law Blog

In In re Deepwater Horizon , No. 20-30300, 2021 WL 96168, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal held that fishermen who intentionally came upon the scene of the wreckage of the Deepwater Horizon failed to state a claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress under general maritime law. The district court dismissed their case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).

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Illinois Issues Conservative PFAS Health Advisories

Environment Next

Illinois has become the latest state to issue formal Health Advisories for a number of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The Health Advisories are for four compounds—Perfluorobutanesulfonic (PFBS) (140,000 parts per trillion “ppt”); Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) (140 ppt); Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (2 ppt); and Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) (560,000 ppt)—and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to issue them after each chemical was det

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NHANRS 2021 Annual Conference

BCM Environmental Land Law

Attorney Jason Reimers spoke at the 2021 New Hampshire Association of Natural Resource Scientists (NHANRS) Conference on January 29th. This is the second year that Jason has covered the topic of ethics at this conference. Read more about the conference and the NHANRS here. The post NHANRS 2021 Annual Conference appeared first on BCM Environmental Land Law.

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OUR ENVIRONMENT & OUR BODIES: ORGAN FAILURE

Cleannovate

There’s a silent epidemic around us: an organ failure epidemic. Public and private hospitals are teeming with patients both young and old with diverse types of organ complications. But such an increase in health challenges are not without cause and for the most part, we lay the blame on lifestyle. Though plausible, some cases beg for more questions since the patients lead a clean lifestyle free of junk food, intoxication and are in many ways active.

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Deja Vu All Over Again…Unwinding Trump ERA Regulations

Ohio Environmental Law

Remember four years ago when newly elected President Trump promised to dramatically reduce Obama-era environmental regulations? President Trump vowed to eliminate two existing regulations for every newly adopted regulation. The Trump Administration argued that Obama era regulations added $1 trillion in additional costs on businesses. However, what President Trump and many in the business community quickly learned is that it is much more difficult to undo regulations once they are on the books.