Environmental Law

Cement Industry Honors 2012 Leaders in Environmental Improvement – YAHOO!

The awards honor individual cement facilities that exemplify the spirit of continuous environmental improvement and support this spirit with action. These plants went beyond government regulations and local laws to ensure that their processes and policies …

Environmental group challenges Calif stadium bill – AP – msnbc.com

An environmental group is challenging the constitutionality of a new California state law that was designed to aid construction of a downtown football stadium in Los Angeles. The Planning and Conservation League filed a lawsuit Monday in Alameda County …

Environmental group challenges Calif stadium bill – CBS News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An environmental group is challenging the constitutionality of a new California state law that was designed to aid construction of a downtown football stadium in Los Angeles. The Planning and Conservation League filed a …

New group will examine Miss. business regulations – Yahoo Finance

Senate Bill 2398, which becomes law July 1, establishes a 12-member Small Business … “But it can do a remarkable job of creating the environment that allows jobs to flourish, that allows the economy to grow.”

Brazil lawmakers set to vote on overhaul of forest law – CTV

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Activists are warning that a proposed revamp of Brazil’s tough environmental law could roll back historic gains in the fight against Amazon deforestation by opening parts of the rainforest to farming and increasing impunity for violators.

Brazil congress set to vote on divisive forest law – CBS News

SAO PAULO — Activists are warning that a proposed revamp of Brazil’s tough environmental law could roll back historic gains in the fight against Amazon deforestation by opening parts of the rainforest to farming and increasing impunity for violators.

Brazil congress set to vote on divisive forest law – AP – msnbc.com

Activists are warning that a proposed revamping of Brazil’s tough environmental law could roll back recent historic gains in the fight against Amazon deforestation by opening parts of the rainforest to farming and increasing impunity for violators.

Trevali Receives Key Environmental Impact Permit for Its Santander Mine in Peru – msnbc.com

“Receipt of the environmental approval is the culmination of many months … including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits and the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining,; diminishing quantities or grades …

Brazil congress set to vote on divisive forest law – msnbc.com

SAO PAULO — Activists are warning that a proposed revamping of Brazil’s tough environmental law could roll back recent historic gains in the fight against Amazon deforestation by opening parts of the rainforest to farming and increasing …

Environmental group challenges Calif stadium bill – San Francisco Gate

An environmental group is challenging the constitutionality of a new state law that was designed to aid construction of a downtown football stadium in Los Angeles. The Planning and Conservation League filed a lawsuit Monday in Alameda County …