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New York Plan Could Inspire Sustainable Phila. Programs
Thursday, July 17, 2008
These are exciting times in Philadelphia. Mayor Michael Nutter carries a mandate from the voters of Philadelphia to change the way our city is governed.
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Sustainable Building: Anticipate Potential Liability to Manage Risk
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Whether motivated by environmental responsibility, economic efficiency or regulatory necessity, construction project stakeholders are increasingly incorporating sustainable or green design into their projects.
Managing Water Resources in a Changing Environment
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Although much attention has been given to the effects of climate change on air resources, such as holes in the ozone layer and emissions trading, climate change also will have serious effects on water resources, affecting both water quantity and water quality.
ASTM Misses Mark with New Vapor Intrusion Standard
Friday, May 9, 2008
Standard Practice E 2600 Assessment of Vapor Intrusion into Structures on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions (VI Standard Practice), released on March 3, by ASTM International's Committee E 50 (the committee), is intended to assist real estate buyers or lenders in evaluating relevant environmental conditions.
Carbon Offset Market –– Buyers and Sellers Beware
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A few weeks ago, as I was completing my travel arrangements on a national airline's Web site, I was given the option to pay a few extra dollars to "offset" the carbon dioxide emissions attributable to my flight.
Some Pa. Municipalities Oppose Bay Tributary Strategy
Thursday, March 20, 2008
On Feb. 28, 2008, more than 60 Pennsylvania municipalities and municipal authorities commenced an action in the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court attempting to bar the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) from implementing its Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy (CBTS).
Climate Challenge Pushes Law Offices to Go Green
Friday, February 29, 2008
Last year, the American Bar Association section of environment, energy and resources, in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched the ABA-EPA Law Office Climate Challenge.
Pennsylvania Adopts Uniform Environmental Covenants Act
Thursday, January 17, 2008
On Dec. 18, Gov. Edward G. Rendell signed the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA) into law in Pennsylvania. Effective 60 days after signing, UECA provides a legally valid and consistent method for creating and recording environmental covenants that impose activity and use limitations on real property.
Protecting Aquatic Organisms at Cooling Water Intake Structures
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Congress enacted the Clean Water Act to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the nation's waters. The act seeks to reduce the quantity of pollutants discharged to navigable waters by establishing a permitting regime that subjects point source dischargers to technology-based standards and limitations.
Activity in the Past Year Causes Climate Change Litigation to Heat Up
Thursday, December 20, 2007
In early 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the most comprehensive assessment of climate change to date and concluded "unequivocally" that climate change is occurring and that human activity is its primary cause.
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