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Environmental Protection in China Gets Legal Support from New Web Site

In an effort to strengthen the legal framework for environmental protection in China, EPA today launched the EPA - China Environmental Law Initiative Web site. The Web site, announced by EPA General Counsel Roger R. Martella, will provide a forum for sharing information and fostering an ongoing dialogue with China on environmental law. China suffers severe environmental problems. Strengthening ...

Dec. 3, 2007

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

What ever happened to Canadian environmental law?

Three writers from York University's Osgoode Hall Law School have prepared a thought provoking examination of Canadian environmental law to explain why they believe Canada has become a laggard in both legal reform and environmental ...

May 10, 2010

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

EU pledge to drive compliance with green laws

The European Commission is preparing a strategy for improving implementation of environmental legislation. With 20% of infringement cases launched by the EU executive on environmental law, this initiative isset out in an annex to the Commission's annual work programme, adopted on 27th October. It will take the form of a 'Communication on implementing EU environmental law and policy'. The ...

Nov. 3, 2010

By Environmental Protection UK

TODAY: EPA Administrator in Chicago to Tour Coalition: Energy and Announce Target of Installing One Million New Smart Thermostats Initiative

WHO: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Brien Sheahan, Chairman, Illinois Commerce Anne Pramaggiore, CEO, ComEd Howard Learner, Executive Director, Environmental Law & Policy Center Rob Kelter, Senior Attorney, Environmental Law & Policy Center David Kolata, Executive Director, Citizen’s Utility Board **Executives from ecobee and Nest, as well as customers with smart thermostats will ...

Oct. 8, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Lynn L. Bergeson inducted into the American College Of Environmental lawyers

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson on June 9, 2011, was inducted into the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL), which is a professional association of preeminent lawyers who practice in the field of environmental law. Membership is invitation only and members are ...

Jun. 15, 2011

By Acta Group

Lynn L. Bergeson Inducted Into The American College Of Environmental Lawyers

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson on June 9, 2011, was inducted into the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL), which is a professional association of preeminent lawyers who practice in the field of environmental law. Membership is invitation only and members are ...

Jun. 16, 2011

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

West Coast Environmental Law Reacts to Prime Minister`s Statements About Potential

Jessica Clogg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel at West Coast Environmental Law, made the following comments in response to reported statements of the Prime Minister regarding the potential "hijacking" of regulatory processes like the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines hearings by foreign interests "Thousands of ordinary Canadians have signed up to participate in the review process for ...

Jan. 8, 2012

By West Coast Environmental Law

EPA reports a successful year enforcing environmental law in Puerto Rico (PR)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today posted information illustrating its very successful past year in enforcing environmental law. In the past federal fiscal year, which ran from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, the Agency took actions that reduced pollution and ensured that environmental laws are being followed. In the past fiscal year, EPA took enforcement and compliance ...

Dec. 6, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA reports a successful year enforcing environmental law in U.S. Virgin Islands (VI)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today posted information illustrating its very successful past year in enforcing environmental law. In the past federal fiscal year, which ran from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, the Agency took actions that reduced pollution and ensured that environmental laws are being followed. In the past fiscal year, EPA took enforcement and compliance ...

Dec. 6, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EU trade treaty needs revision, says environmental law association

The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is calling for dramatic improvements in the Canadian and European-Union trade agreement currently in its final stages of negotiation. The Association has published a report about the negative environmental effects that could result from the agreement if enacted in its present form. The Canadian and European-Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade ...

Oct. 16, 2011

By GLOBE SERIES

EPA reports a successful year enforcing environmental law in the state of New Jersey (NJ)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today posted information illustrating its very successful past year in enforcing environmental law. In the past federal fiscal year, which ran from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, the Agency took actions that reduced pollution and ensured that environmental laws are being followed. In the past fiscal year, EPA took enforcement and compliance ...

Dec. 6, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

ELI announces winner of fifth annual “endangered environmental laws” student writin0g competition

Nathan Howe, a second-year student at Washington and Lee University School of Law, was named the winner of the fifth annual ELI-ABA-NAELS “Endangered Environmental Laws” Student Writing Competition. Mr. Howe will receive a $2000 cash award and publication in the Environmental Law Reporter (ELR), ELI’s flagship journal and the most often cited law review covering environmental ...

May 6, 2010

By Environmental Law Institute (ELI)

EPA reports a successful year enforcing environmental law in New York state (NY)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today posted information illustrating its very successful past year in enforcing environmental law. In the past federal fiscal year, which ran from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, the Agency took actions that reduced pollution and ensured that environmental laws are being followed. In the past fiscal year, EPA took enforcement and compliance ...

Dec. 6, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

University of Toronto team wins 2015 Environmental Law Moot Court (sponsored by Maxxam)

Maxxam congratulates Serin Remedios, Grace Smith and Chris Wong, members of the University of Toronto’s environmental law team, on winning this years’ Environmental Law Moot court. This event brings together top environmental lawyers and consultants and promotes the environmental industry to the next generation of legal professionals. “This is the 3rd time that Maxxam has ...

Apr. 24, 2015

By Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

Election Results: What Is in Store for Environmental Law and Policy?

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) is pleased to host a video webinar on the implications of the election results on federal environmental law and policy on November 14, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. (EST). This webinar will focus on the implications of the elections, including what policies and initiatives can be expected in the next four years, and how any likely regulatory directions may affect ...

Nov. 7, 2012

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Election Results: What Is in Store for Environmental Law and Policy?

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), an affiliate of The Acta Group, is pleased to host a video webinar on the implications of the election results on federal environmental law and policy on November 14, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. (EST). This webinar will focus on the implications of the elections, including what policies and initiatives can be expected in the next four years, and how any likely ...

Nov. 7, 2012

By Acta Group

State invasive species programs require federal support

The Environmental Law Institute and the Union of Concerned Scientists announce the publication of Status and Trends in State Invasive Species Policy: 2002-2009. The new report reviews developments in state laws and regulations governing invasive species in eleven states. It finds that invasive species laws and regulations are often fragmented and incomplete and have developed primarily on a ...

May 10, 2010

By Environmental Law Institute (ELI)

Citizens to Ottawa: We Will Not Be Shut Out of Environmental Decisions

Living Democracy from the Ground Up, a new mini-documentary film series released today is part of the latest wave of pushback from concerned citizens and organisations to the federal government's reckless gutting of Canada's environmental safety net. Its release comes as Bill C-45, another massive 'omnibus' bill that weakens protections for our land and water is expected to return to the House of ...

Nov. 28, 2012

By West Coast Environmental Law

West Coast Environmental Law Reacts to President Obama`s Decision to Reject TransCanada`s Proposed Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline

Jessica Clogg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel at West Coast Environmental Law issued the following statement in response to today's announcement that President Obama's has rejected TransCanada's proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. "President Obama's decision today to stop Keystone XL does not make it any more likely that the oilpatch will succeed in pushing tar sands crude through ...

Jan. 18, 2012

By West Coast Environmental Law

Lynn L. Bergeson listed among top women lawyers in the northeast

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson is included on Martindale-Hubbell's list of top women lawyers in the Northeast, in the category of environmental law. Martindale-Hubbell used its comprehensive database of Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings to identify women lawyers who ...

Jul. 22, 2011

By Acta Group