July 2016
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California Proposes MCL for TCP
The State Water Resources Control Board has proposed a new maximum contaminant level (MCL) for 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP) of five parts per trillion (ppt). Continue reading
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2016 Democratic Party Platform: Combat Climate Change, Build a Clean Energy Economy, and Secure Environmental Justice
Last week, we examined the key environmental issues raised in the 2016 Republican platform. Now that the political focus has shifted from Cleveland to Philadelphia, where Democrats are holding their convention, we will examine what the Democratic Party has to say about its environmental priorities in the 2016 Democratic Party Platform. One of the Democratic… Continue reading
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U.S. EPA’s New eDisclosure System—Six Month Snapshot
Rolled out in December 2015, U.S. EPA’s eDisclosure system has received mixed reviews. Continue reading
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2016 Republican Platform – A Focus on American Natural Resources
On Monday, Republicans gathered in Cleveland to kick off the Republican National Convention and adopted the official 2016 platform of the Republican Party. One of the platform’s six main sections is titled “American Natural Resources: Agriculture, Energy, and the Environment.” Continue reading
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SEC Disclosure Project—ESG/Sustainability Update
The latest Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure effectiveness project outreach seeks input on sustainability metrics important to investor decisions. Continue reading
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Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing is an innovative program designed to incentivize commercial businesses to undertake green efforts. Continue reading
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New Focus on Health and Safety of Infill Associated With Synthetic Turf Fields
The National Toxicology Program (“NTP”) recently announced that it intends to join the crowded playing field of state, federal, and international agencies that are evaluating the potential human health risks associated with synthetic turf fields. Continue reading
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Companies Publishing More Sustainability Reports
According to the Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), 81% of S&P 500 Index companies published a sustainability or corporate responsibility report in 2015. Continue reading