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Acoel
APRIL 14, 2022
A common result of corporate bankruptcies is the creation of environmental response trusts or “ERTs”. ERTs are created to address environmental issues for which the bankrupt company has responsibility. Posted on April 14, 2022 by Elliott P. Laws.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 17, 2022
About ten percent of all investments in the world are now in some kind of environmental or socially aligned fund. And big financial firms like BlackRock – under pressure from shareholders – have joined the trend, attracting investors and positive media coverage by touting environmentally responsible strategies. Read the full story from NPR.
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Earth 911
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Earth911 talks about the challenge of making ethical and environmentally responsible investment decisions with Newday. The post Earth911 Podcast: Newday Impact’s Doug Heske on Investing to Lower GHG Emissions appeared first on Earth911.
Earth 911
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Environmentally responsible investing requires we apply carbon sense thinking, says our guest, Doug Heske, CEO. The post Earth911 Podcast: Newday Impact’s Doug Heske on Responsible Energy Investing appeared first on Earth911.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 13, 2022
EPA forwarded to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a proposed rule that seeks to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Read the full story at JD Supra. On January 10, 2022, U.S.
Inhabitant
MARCH 29, 2022
It becomes challenging to find environmentally-responsible alternatives. As consumers, we make countless purchasing decisions daily. Moreover, we are often limited by the options companies provide. A newly-developed packaging company, however, is changing the entire landscape of single-use plastic. Their zero-plastic bottles can be used for countless everyday products
Inhabitant
MAY 5, 2022
In relation to environmental responsibility of the fashion industry, that doesn’t mean changing styles with the seasons, but rather changing the entire concept of fast fashion. As consumers become increasingly aware of the damage traditional fashion is having on the planet, they are demanding garments that make a positive impact. Enter Catherine Fisher Clothing, a brand dedicated to the craft of making clothes with an emphasis on ethical and sustainable design
E2 Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit decided Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response Trust v. Last month, the U.S. National Grid USA , No. 20-1931-cv (2d Cir.
E2 Law Blog
MAY 9, 2022
Greenberg Traurig Environmental Shareholder David Mandelbaum is joined by William Hengemihle of FTI Consulting for a second conversation on Superfund allocation disputes under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the federal program for cleaning up sites contaminated by historic operations.
Environmental Leader
AUGUST 26, 2021
Facility solutions provider ABM will acquire Able Services for $830 million; the acquisition will bolster ABM’s sustainability and energy efficiency offerings amid growing demand for environmentally responsible solutions, the company says.
Environmental Leader
AUGUST 26, 2021
Facility solutions provider ABM will acquire Able Services for $830 million; the acquisition will bolster ABM’s sustainability and energy efficiency offerings amid growing demand for environmentally responsible solutions, the company says.
SPR Law
MAY 27, 2021
United States that a party’s claim for contribution under Section 113(f)(3)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. On May 24, 2021, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Territory of Guam v. 9613(f)(3)(B), and therefore the commencement of the limitations period for such a claim, requires resolution specifically of… The post U.S.
Circle of Blue
APRIL 21, 2022
” For the next several years, Greg and Nadine Mort cultivated relationships with leaders in environmental science and activism, including Circle of Blue Co-Founder J. Greg Mort painting “Circle of Blue” in 2007. Photo © Greg and Nadine Mort.
Law Columbia
AUGUST 10, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated that offshore carbon storage projects may also be regulated under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA). By Romany M.
MGKF Law
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
On November 17, 2021, the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a decision of the lower court that the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) was prima facie liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. § that it could not avail itself of the contiguous property owner defense, and that the selected response action was not arbitrary or capricious.
MGKF Law
AUGUST 23, 2021
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a district court order dismissing claims for violations of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. § Response Tr. On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, the U.S. § 9601 et seq. See Revitalizing Auto Cmtys. Envtl. Nat'l Grid USA, No. 20-1931-cv (2d Cir. 18, 2021).
MGKF Law
MAY 24, 2021
20-382 (May 24, 2021), the eagerly anticipated opinion on whether consent decrees and administrative orders that do not expressly resolve liability for claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) nevertheless give rise to a claim for contribution under Section 113(f)(3) of CERCLA. Less than a month after hearing oral arguments, the United States Supreme Court issued its unanimous decision in Guam v. United States , Docket No.
MGKF Law
APRIL 13, 2021
Finding that mere notice of potential liability failed to meet that standard, the Court held that under the terms of the agreement, the buyer, Wisconsin Central, Ltd. (“Wisconsin Central”), must indemnify a seller, Soo Line Railroad Company (“Soo Line”), for liability arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”).
A Greener Life
APRIL 28, 2022
I suppose it’s somewhat inevitable, but the more people become aware of the environmental crisis, the more likely it is that companies will exaggerate or fabricate their green credentials. in response to what I would consider being honest attempts to do the right thing.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 11, 2022
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County supports environmentally responsible wind and other renewable energy development as an important measure to combat climate change. A NextEra Energy Inc.
Global Green
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Global Green is thrilled to partner with Acceler8 to bring environmentally responsible and promising career opportunities to the young adults in our communities. The Two LA-Based Non-Profits are on A Mission to Change Lives and Bring Climate Equity to the Community.
MGKF Law
JULY 6, 2021
A three-judge panel of the Third Circuit held on January 29, 2021 that air emission exceedances governed by a state air permit and duly reported to state or local authorities pursuant to the permit need not be reported again to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) pursuant to the Section 103 reporting requirements of the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”).
Acoel
DECEMBER 17, 2021
ASTM announced revisions to its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments (E1527-21) on November 1, 2021 (the “Standard”). Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. Posted on December 17, 2021 by William L. Thomas.
MGKF Law
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The First Circuit recently affirmed the District of Rhode Island’s approval of a superfund consent decree entered into between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the State of Rhode Island and several Potentially Responsible Parties despite opposition by third party PRPs that the settlement was arbitrary and capricious and contrary to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”).
Vermont Law
MARCH 23, 2022
A Step Towards Environmentally Conscious Pet Waste Disposal. Whether these laws are based on public health, public convenience, or environmental concerns—it may be time to challenge their effectiveness. Why the Waste? By Tommi Mandell.
E2 Law Blog
MARCH 7, 2022
Superfund lawyers often confront vexing problems in allocating responsibility among parties jointly and severally liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
E2 Law Blog
JANUARY 4, 2022
When your neighbor’s property is contaminated, the environmental regulators may want access to your property to investigate whether the contamination has affected your property. Environmental Protection Agency , No.
Breezometer
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Companies across all industries now seek to integrate environmental intelligence into their offerings and provide actionable insights to improve daily health choices. Dr. Shelly Miller - Environmental Engineering Professor at UC Boulder. Jeffrey K Smith - Environmental Health Solutions.
Cole Sholtz
MAY 27, 2021
Supreme Court unanimously held that a settlement of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”)-specific liability is required to give rise to a contribution action under §113(f)(3)(B). On Monday, the U.S.
E2 Law Blog
JANUARY 19, 2022
Even if this were a remedy under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the court of appeals opined that a state court damage claim, at least, would not constitute an impermissible challenge to a remedy.
Greenbuilding Law
JULY 25, 2021
The Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 will sunset in late 2021, eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013. This is hugely significant because a Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is conducted in the vast majority of the 5.6
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 9, 2021
This industry does not have a good track record in terms of their environmental responsibility and their ability to adequately control the contaminants that would be added to the bay. This is a guest blog by Gwen MacGregor from Bruce Peninsula Water Watch.
Environment Blog
JANUARY 24, 2019
When you know what factors have the biggest impact, you know what actions have the biggest bearing on your business’s environmental impact, or that have the greatest return on investment. Compare the Financial and Environmental Impact of Each Decision.
E2 Law Blog
MAY 11, 2022
Montrose
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
4, 2021) – Cory Davis, an internationally recognized scientific consultant, will serve as Montrose Environmental Group’s newest Executive Vice President (EVP). Davis will be EVP of Montrose and CEO of the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health (CTEH), a Montrose subsidiary specializing in environmental emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. About Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.
A Greener Life
JUNE 10, 2021
The new focus on Bitcoin’s environmental costs makes it even more likely the currency will remain an outlier. Research shows most consumers are less willing to buy from a company that doesn’t take its environmental responsibilities seriously. By John Hawkins.
Enviromental Defense
JANUARY 19, 2022
Environmental Defence spokespeople are available for interviews about the key facts and actions required for housing affordability that should be part of the Provincial-Municipal Housing Summit.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 21, 2022
Jones, who served six Governors in a variety of cabinet positions, including Secretary of the Department of Environmental Resources.
Ohio Environmental Law
OCTOBER 23, 2021
EPA is developing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to designate PFOA and PFOS as Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) “hazardous substances” for Spring 2022.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Environmental Protection Agency recognized two Pennsylvania companies-- Pittsburgh-based Armada Supply Chain Partners , and Reading-based Penske Logistics LLC -- as industry leaders in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. On October 29, the U.S.
Law and Environment
JULY 22, 2021
Despite the fact that utility regulators play a huge role in our energy sector–the sector primarily responsible for historical U.S.
Environment Blog
AUGUST 3, 2020
It is a simple task but it will give them the opportunity to contribute to the running of the household and it instills the importance of environmental responsibility. It can endanger the health and safety of the rubbish collection staff as well as be an environmental hazard.
Onya
OCTOBER 10, 2019
As a business that has fought for ethical and sustainable business practices for many years, it was so exciting to see so many in the business community also stepping up to the plate and taking responsibility for how they conduct business. Why strike for climate?
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