Environmental Law

In Springfield, man arrested for attacking red-tailed hawk on Pearl Street – Boston Globe

The two law enforcement officers stopped to take a picture of the … The hawk suffered “serious damage to its wings,” and Environmental police were called to the scene to care for it. Reggie Zimmerman, a spokesman for the Massachusetts … Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Gateway Pacific Terminal – Bellingham Herald

I doubt a local company would put their reputation on the line unless they have done extensive research and addressed relevant environmental laws. This “nothing at all” attitude that opponents have taken lends nothing to the process. In the end … Continue reading

Serica Energy-Commencement of Seismic Survey – msnbc.com

changes in laws and regulations including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, fluctuations in …

A Grim Portrait of Palm Oil Emissions – New York Times

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed finding … only 5 percent of the region’s producers take part — it was important that laws already on the books be enforced. “We could talk about new protections and …

In One of America’s Biggest Gas Fields, Law Rollback Could Deter Industry – AOL Travel News

“The Corbett Marcellus Shale law falls woefully short of providing adequate protections of our public water supply and critical environmental resources,” said state Rep. Phyllis Mundy, who sponsored one of the bills. “The Marcellus Compact aims …

United Water fined for pesticide use at Lake Deforest Reservoir, improper record-keeping – LoHud.com

State Environmental Conservation Law regulates how and when chemicals and pesticides may be applied to the state’s water bodies. The DEC’s pesticide regulations authorize the application of copper sulfate for the control of algae …

United Water fined for pesticide use at Lake Deforest Reservoir, improper record-keeping – Democrat and Chronicle

State Environmental Conservation Law regulates how and when chemicals and pesticides may be applied to the state’s water bodies. The DEC’s pesticide regulations authorize the application of copper sulfate for the control of algae …

Ambassadors and Experts Examine New Developments in Peacebuilding and Natural Resource Management – Cocorioko

The meeting marked the formal launch of a series of six flagship books on the topic developed by the Environmental Law Institute, the United Nations Environment Programme, the University of Tokyo, and McGill University.  Published by Earthscan …

EPA Region 6 chief resigns over 2010 ‘crucifixion’ remark – Oil & Gas Journal

“It was an offensive and inaccurate way to portray our efforts to address potential violations of our nation’s environmental laws. I am and have always been committed to fair and vigorous enforcement of those laws.” In his Apr. 29 resignation … Continue reading

Levees.org Book Review: "Facing Catastrophe: Environmental Action for a Post-Katrina World" – msnbc.com

Environmental Action for a Post-Katrina World” (http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674047914) (Harvard University Press, 2010). While portions of Rob Verchick’s book are required reading at several law schools and graduate programs in disaster …