Law and Environment

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

I’ve written previously about the urgency associated with the problems caused by waste plastic. And the news this week was that Michael Bloomberg is putting $85 million into a new “ Beyond Petrochemicals ” campaign. .

Waste 130

Waste Regulations Technology Technology 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

Lisa Johnson, the attorney representing Latkanich said, “It was news to me that the Department is admitting that there's a widespread presence of PFAS in public water sources. “I Johnson noted the Environmental Health News test results “were not considered or included in their determination letter.” Read more here.

Radiation 105

Radiation Waste 2019 2012 105

Onya

JULY 19, 2017

To say plastic pollution is a widespread problem is not doing it justice: Only about 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled with 12% of all plastic waste having been incinerated. One million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die each year from plastic pollution in our oceans. Think again.

Recycling 94

Recycling Waste Upcycling Biodegradable 94

Acoel

MARCH 7, 2022

While tragic global events make all news seem bad, there was some great news last week. This means, to the adults – and perhaps engineers – in the room, there is no free lunch, no room for magical thinking, and generally no place for the myth of “disposal.” Now, back to plastic waste.

Waste 98

Waste Ocean Clean Water Act Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2022

As we think about how this can affect health, we have to think about all these accumulating effects and how this can happen over time. And so what's important, as we think about health, is that we have a mix of exposures that can affect health in many ways. I think we should believe these findings.

Natural Gas 119

Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels 2007 119

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2023

Passes Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags; 16th Municipality In PA To Pass A Ban -- TribLive: Aspinwall Cleans Up Through ‘Green Streets’ Program -- TribLive: Leechburg Recycling Center Volunteers Carry Heavy Burden -- Beaver County Times: Earth Day Celebrated At Sisters Of St.

Conservation 93

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Recycling 93

ESA

AUGUST 30, 2021

trillion and is expected to pass a bill in late September ( see ESA Policy News, Aug. trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill ( see ESA Policy News, Aug. This proposed rule also designates 1,944 river miles as critical habitat for the species. More News: U.S. plastics complex – Associated Press. 16, 2021 ).

2021 98

2021 Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act Conservation 98