April 2016
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Earth Day: 2016 Interesting Insights
Celebrated on April 22, more than one billion people every year celebrate Earth Day in more than 190 countries. Continue reading
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More Than 150 Countries to Sign the Paris Climate Agreement on Earth Day
The United Nations has announced that up to 155 countries, including the United States, are planning to sign the Paris Climate Agreement at the Ceremony for Opening Signature, on Earth Day, April 22, 2016. Continue reading
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What is Your Global Footprint?
As part of our ongoing focus on Earth Day 2016, I found an interesting tool that allows one to measure one’s global footprint. Continue reading
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Earth Day: U.S. Business Perceptions of Water Scarcity
In the U.S., water scarcity often seems a non-issue when you turn on a faucet and receive plentiful, clean, and sometimes even free water. Water also is fundamental to business to heat, cool, clean, and manufacture goods. Continue reading
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Earth Day: Climate Change Attitudes and Perceptions
One of the most significant environmental and energy policy issues today is climate change. One of the biggest events of the past year in environmental and energy policy was the Paris talks. More countries than ever have pledged to significant carbon cuts, yet in many people’s views, those pledges fall short of what a lot… Continue reading
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Earth Day 2016 Special Series: April 18–22, 2016
In celebration of Earth Day 2016, the Corporate Environmental Lawyer blog will host a special campaign April 18-22 featuring unique news and stories about Earth Day events and activities taking place around the world, in addition to important developments in environmental law. Continue reading
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EPA Limits TCE Use in Consumer Goods
EPA recently took action under the Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA) to ensure no TCE containing consumer products enter the marketplace before the Agency has the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and take appropriate action. Continue reading
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Can A Smartphone Be Used To Verify Compliance With My Air Permit—Surprisingly, the Answer Soon May Be Yes—and Other New Enforcement Initiatives
In an effort to capitalize on what U.S. EPA characterizes as the successful integration of its Next Generation Compliance strategy into its enforcement arsenal, U.S. EPA recently confirmed that it intends to incorporate Next Generation Compliance into future environmental settlements. Continue reading
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Alexander Bandza Moderating Young Professionals in Energy Event on Hydraulic Fracturing in Illinois
On Thursday, April 7, 2016, Young Professionals in Energy (Chicago) is hosting an event titled “Hydraulic Fracturing in Illinois: What Has The National Frenzy Meant For Our State?” at Jenner & Block’s Chicago office. The event will be moderated by Jenner & Block attorney and YPE Board Member, Alexander Bandza, and will feature presentations from… Continue reading