environmental settlement Articles
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Environmental degradation and conflict in Karamoja, Uganda: the decline of a pastoral society
Throughout history, the Karamojong people of northeastern Uganda practiced a method of pastoralism. Limited surface water, a hot, arid climate, and a short season of torrential rains guarantee excessive soil erosion and land degradation. However, the Karamojong's mobility ensured that their herds grazed throughout the year without jeopardising future grazing. Despite their ecologically ...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution and Cost Allocation - case study
Untangling liability and legal responsibility for cleanup costs in hazardous waste cases The Summary We combine extensive ADR experience and legal and technical knowledge to successfully address the wide range of factors and situations that arise in cost allocation/Potentially Responsible Party matters, providing our clients with extensive and innovative expertise throughout the process. ...
By AlterEcho
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EPA Cites 2 AZ Companies for Lead Paint Violations
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced settlements with two Arizona companies for violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule (RRP) — Tucson-based Davis Kitchens and Tempe-based Holtzman Home Improvements. “Exposure to lead paint is one of the most common ways children develop lead poisoning,” said Mike Stoker, EPA’s ...
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Environmental groups seek to rally support for Obama`s climate action plan
Environmental advocates have held rallies and public outreach events and are rolling out advertisements to build public opinion in support of President Obama's climate change plan. The events, including public rallies, screenings of environmental films, and advertisements targeting congressional Republicans who doubt the science of climate change, are intended to show that Obama's plans to ...
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